Woodstock Percussion Recalls Toy Drums

Another lead paint recall is in the news, the U.S. CPSC and Woodstock Percussion, Inc. have announced a Calypso Steel Drum recall because of excessive levels of lead paint on the drums.

The toy drums are made of steel and have a wooden stand with two wooden drum sticks. The sides are painted red and the drum pan is black, with silver markings showing the locations of the musical notes. The rim is stamped with #5 or #6. Some of the drums with #5 are not affected by the recall.

The toy drums were made in Trinidad and sold for between $50 and $100 by mail order catalogs, websites and retailers nationwide from December 2006 through December 2007.

Consumers have been advised to immediately stop using any of these recalled products and to contact the manufacturer for replacement products. You can read the CPSC's recall notice here.

Facebook Breastfeeding Photos

As a father I'll admit I don't fully understand the battle going on over at Facebook about the breastfeeding photos.

If you are not aware of the story. Some breast-feeding mothers, who have the support of many online followers, is protesting Facebook's removal of breast-feeding photos that reveal the nipple or areola.

The Palo Alto social networking site says that they are removing the photos to maintain a safe, secure and trusted environment. Because they are a private company, they can set the rules.

On Saturday, a group of about 30 mothers did a three-hour protest in front of Facebook's Palo Alto, Calif., headquarters. The mothers marched, chanted, and even nursed their children in a show of defiance. Though the "nurse-in" itself was a small gathering, more than 78,000 people have joined an online group called "Hey, Facebook, breastfeeding is not obscene!"

Here is what I know and or believe;

1. It is legal for mothers to breastfeed their babies in most places in the US.

2. Breastfeeding is not obscene (this is my opinion).

3. Some woman want to be able to share pictures of themselves breastfeeding their babies.

Here is what I am confused about;

1. Why is there a need to share your photos on Facebook. You could just start your own blog, here on blogger.com for example. Then you don't have to worry about someone eleses rules.

2. Why do we still have the double standard for men and woman. Did we not just witness the mainstream media go crazy over photos of the president elect topless while on vacation. One news web site that I frequent even did an layout of past presidents going shirtless.

So what is the big deal here.

Munire Recalls Baby Cribs Due To Lead Paint

Munire Furniture, Inc. issued a recall for their Newport Rubbed Black 4-in-1 baby cribs, and all matching furniture pieces sold in the United States since April 2006.

The red paint which is under the black finish on the cribs and furniture exceeds federal lead levels. According to the U.S. CPSC, at least one child has been diagnosed with lead paint poisoning after ingesting paint from the crib.

The children’s furniture recall applies to;

• Munire’s Newport Lifetime Crib (Model 7900)


• Hutch for Combo and Double Dresser (Model 7918)


• Mirror (Model 7915)


• Combo (Model 7908)


• Nightstand (Model 7902)


• Conversion Kit for Lifetime Crib (Model 7907)


• 5 Drawer Dresser (Model 7905)


• Armoire (Model 7929)


• Guardrail for Lifetime Crib (Model 7975)


• Double Dresser (Model 7906)


• Bookcase (Model 7914)


• Newport OldeWorld Crib (Model 7901)

If you have this crib or any furniture from this line, then you are advised to immediately stop using it and to contact the manufacturer for replacement products.

You can see the cpsc posting here. And contact Munire at 866-586-9639 or visit their website, MunireFurniture.com. They will send a coupon that allows you to exchange your crib or recalled furniture free of charge.

Helpful Check List for New Parents

Having a healthy baby doesn't start when mom delivers the baby. There are a lot of steps to be taken prior to the baby's birth and after the baby is born. In an attempt to provided parents who read my blog with good useful information, I have collected some sites from around the Internet that give good check list.

Breast Feeding Checklist from Laborcompanions.com.

Workingmom.com Babysitter Checklist from Working mom.com.

Positioning and Attachment checklist from the association of breastfeeding mothers.

Signs of Labor from Parent's Nest.com.

Nursery Necessities from the Expectant Mothers Guide.

As I find more interesting and well written checklist I will add to this list, so check back often. I hope this helps.

Merry Christmas to You and Yours

May this Christmas find you and yours in good cheer and good health.

Merry Christmas to you and yours
from me and mine.

Fitzgerald

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