What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of labor? Many women say “Pain!” Others say, “Work … waiting … time … fear … excitement … hospitals …” The list is endless. Do you think of anything else? How about -a baby? That is the work of labor-giving birth to your baby. This is bout the work that labor involves. Read the rest of this entry »
In addition to the 40-plus diseases already being treated, researchers are now looking to see whether cord blood stem cells have the potential to treat common conditions such as heart disease and diabetes. Our scientists have identified a stem cell in cord blood (the Unrestricted Somatic Stem Cell or USSC) the has demonstrated improved cardiac function following a heart attack in pre-clinical studies. Read the rest of this entry »
Your baby’s umbilical cord blood is a valuable source of non-controversial stem cells. Cord blood stem cells, like bone marrow stem cells, are free of political and ethical debate. The benefits of cord blood stem cells are clear-cord blood has already saved thousands of lives and medical researchers are now exploring potential new uses for conditions like diabetes, heart disease and stroke. Read the rest of this entry »
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Playhouse Disney “Handy Manny” Toy Tool SetsSold at:
The Disney Store nationwide from October 2007 through January 2009 for about $15.
Problem:
The tools contain eyes that can separate, posing a choking hazard to young children. Read the rest of this entry »
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Construction Play SetsSold at:
Home centers, hardware stores and farm stores nationwide from October 2008 through December 2008 for about $20.
Problem:
Surface paint on the play sets can contain lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Read the rest of this entry »
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Rolling Toy XylophonesSold at:
The Land of Nod catalogue, Web site (www.landofnod.com), and retail stores nationwide from October 2007 through March 2008 for about $45.
Problem:
The pegs on the xylophone can break, posing a choking hazard to children. Read the rest of this entry »
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“High Speed” Pull Back Toy CarsSold at:
Small retail stores in Houston and Hidalgo, Texas from June 2008 through July 2008 for about $2.
Problem:
Surface paint on the toy cars contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Read the rest of this entry »
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Shape-O Toy MaracasSold at:
Tupperware’s Holiday 2007 and Spring 2008 product catalogs from September 2007 through April 2008 for between $5.50 and $11.
Problem:
The maracas can break and expose small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children. In addition, the handle poses a suffocation hazard to young children.
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What’s Inside? Soft Toy BoxesSold at:
Lakeshore Learning Materials stores nationwide and Toys To Grow OnTM catalogs from September 2008 through February 2009 for about $40.
Problem:
The head of the stuffed butterfly toy can detach from the body, posing a choking hazard to children. Read the rest of this entry »
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Aviva Leaps and Bounds Folding Trampolines with Safety Pad (”L&B”) and Aviva Pirate Jump ‘N Play Trampolines (”Pirate”)
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Sports equipment e-retailers and catalog companies and by Chelsea & Scott through its Web site and the “Leaps and Bounds” catalog from September 2006 through January 2009 for about $100 to $200. Read the rest of this entry »
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Solar System Kits and DNA KitsSold at:
Wal-Mart, Michaels, Jo-Ann Stores, Hobby Lobby and other retailers nationwide from January 2003 through February 2009 for between $10 and $30.
Problem:
The surface coating on the educational kit’s wires can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Read the rest of this entry »
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State Farm Good Neigh BearsSold at:
The bears were given away free through State Farm agents and at State Farm sponsored events from September 2005 through March 2007.
Problem:
The eyes on these bears can come off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately take these bears away from young children and discard them. Read the rest of this entry »
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Shakespeare Casting Game and Fishing KitsSold at:
Specialty fishing retailers nationwide from November 2008 through January 2009 for about $15.
Problem:
The label on the fishing rod contains a surface coating containing high levels of lead in violation of the ban on lead in paint. Read the rest of this entry »
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Infant ToysSold at:
Babies “R” Us, Target, Wal-Mart, Meijer and other specialty stores from June 2007 through February 2009 for between $10 and $20.
Problem:
The infant toys have blue metallic fabric that can detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard to young children. Read the rest of this entry »
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Fishing Games, Rattles, Pull-A-Long Cars, Mini Pull Back Cars, and Cartoon Bubble GunsSold at:
Dollar stores and toy stores nationwide from July 2007 through December 2008 for between $1 and $5.
Problem:
The fishing games, baby rattles and pull-a-long cars contain small parts, which can detach and pose a choking hazard to children. The mini pull back cars and bubble guns have surface paints which contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Read the rest of this entry »
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Stuffed Animal and Creature ToysSold at:
Old Navy stores and on the Web at www.oldnavy.com from July 2008 through February 2009 for between $6 and $10.
Problem:
The stuffed toys have two button eyes that could detach from the toy, posing a choking hazard to young children. Read the rest of this entry »
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Evenflo Activity Centers
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Juvenile product and mass merchandise stores nationwide, including Toys ‘R Us and Burlington Baby Depot, from October 2006 through February 2009 for about $120. Read the rest of this entry »
Miscarriage May Mean Future Pregnancy Complications
According to Scottish researchers, women who experience a miscarriage are more likely to have complications in their next pregnancy.
New Findings To Help Preeclampsia
Researchers at Cornell University and Weill Cornell Medical College are studying mice with preeclampsia to better understand the condition. Preeclampsia is the number one cause of both maternal and fetal death and kills 500,000 women annually. Read the rest of this entry »
Is There A Connection Between Caffeine In Pregnancy And Childhood Leukaemia?
A new study, headed by Dr. Marcus Cooke of the University of Leicester, is examining the potential connection between the intake of caffeine in pregnancy and the increased risk of childhood leukaemia. “We want to find out whether consuming caffeine could lead to the sort of DNA changes in the baby that are linked to risk of leukaemia,” said Dr Cooke.
