Evenflo Booster Seat Recall

I recently had a discussion in a Mom’s group about children being able to get out of their car seats in the car.  Evenflo has recalled one of their booster seats due to this happening, and giving owners a new harness so it doesn’t happen again.  Check out the full press release below for directions if you have one of these models:

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MIAMISBURG, OH (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Evenflo has announced a voluntary recall on select models of its Evolve Booster Seat over concerns that some children can access and activate the harness adjustment button without adult assistance, and potentially loosen the harness. Evenflo is providing owners with a new harness adjustment button which will effectively eliminate this possibility. No injuries have been reported, but Evenflo wants to remind caregivers that a snug harness is essential to proper restraint.

Approximately 32,000 seats in the U.S. and Canada with model numbers 34411700, 34411741 and 34411700C, manufactured before February 9, 2016, are included in this voluntary recall.

To determine if your seat is affected and to order your remedy kit, visit http://www.evolve.evenflo.com or call 1-800-233-5921 (US)/1-800-265-0749 (Canada), Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST. The remedy kit includes a push-style harness adjustment button, to replace the existing pull-style button.

“Child safety is at the forefront of every decision we make,” said Sarah Haverstick, Evenflo Safety Advocate. “In conjunction with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Transport Canada, we are working to ensure all owners are aware of the voluntary campaign.”

About Evenflo
Evenflo is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Goodbaby International Holdings Limited. Goodbaby International is a durable juvenile products company that is listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (1086:HK). The Group designs, researches and develops, manufactures, markets and sells strollers, children’s car seats, cribs, bicycles and tricycles and other durable juvenile products.

Get Styled for School with Gymboree and Stitch Fix

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With school starting up soon, one of the struggles I have on a daily basis with my school-aged daughter is picking out her outfit each day. It is a delicate balance between letting her style herself and making sure that her clothes are functional enough to get through the school day. This year, Stitch Fix has teamed with Gymboree to make the process a lot easier. The site, well known for effortless styling for women, has done the same for kids.

I have always loved being able to go into a Gymboree and find a complete, coordinating outfit for my girls — not only tops and bottoms, but even with the little details like hair bows and matching shoes, without much effort on my part.  That was sufficient enough when my oldest was a young girl, but now that she’s older she wants to be able to pick out her own outfits.  The Stitch Fix bundles are cool and stylish enough for her, and she loves that they were put together by real stylists (not Mom).  Here are our favorite picks:

 

Mom’s choice ~

Gymboree Stitch Fix my pick

This bundle looked like something that my daughter would love to wear — the jacket/skirt combo, sparkly tights, ballet flats, and even a matching bracelet.  I love that they paired jeggings with it to be able to switch it up for the colder months.

Addyson’s choice ~

Gymboree Stitch Fix Addyson's pick

Her favorite parts are the colors and the boots.  All of these pieces would look great on her, and give her a few different outfit options.  I love that she could pick any of them without needing my help, and still have a perfect outfit for school.

 

I encourage you to visit the site and see all the different bundles they have put together.  They are also all on sale right now, so it’s the perfect time to get prepared for back to school!

Check Out The Girls Back to School Bundles Created by Stitch Fix at Gymboree

They haven’t left out the boys either. Check out all the stylish options available:

Check Out The Boys Back to School Bundles Created by Stitch Fix at Gymboree

 

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Piperoos #Giveaway

Piperoos are the best thing that has so many different uses. The uses are to be used as a parent or as a pet owner. These were created in 2014. When the creator had her baby, she received gifts that were homemade cotton pads. She found so many uses for them that she wanted to make them available to every parent. Piperoos are located in Los Angeles, California. She, Sara Masterson, started up the company in in 2014 with the environment in mind. They are made of cotton. She had the environment in mind for babies and parents of the future.

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Piperoos can be purchased here. They can also be found on Amazon and purchased here.

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As a mom with a newborn, changing pads are something we go through on a daily basis. I would love to have a few of these available for my baby. I especially love that they are eco-friendly in addition to cute.

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Summer Movies for Kids

Looking for something fun to do this summer in North Iowa with the family that won’t break the bank?  Take a hiatus from the heat and enjoy an excursion to the movie theatre.

Again this year, CEC Theaters in Mason City will be showing kid-friendly movies on Wednesday mornings.  Each ticket is only $2, and it is an environment where others don’t tend to mind a little bit of noise and/or restlessness from other little ones.  My toddler was a little too young for these last year at only 1 year old, but we are excited to try them again now that she is 2.  Her big sister, who is 9, loves a chance to see a movie any chance she gets.  We also haven’t seen many of the options this year yet, so it will be fun to check them out.

The series is as follows:

Image from CEC Theaters
Image from CEC Theaters

6/15 ~ Norm of the North

6/22 ~ Pan

6/27 ~ Hotel Transylvania 2

7/6 ~ Home

7/13 ~ Goosebumps

7/20 ~ The Peanuts Movie

7/27 ~ Alvin & The Chipmunks: The Road Chip

Add on a Kiddi Combo for a snack, and this is the perfect way to spend a hot, summer morning before your kids head off to other activities.  For more details, see the Cinema West page.  

2016 North Iowa Citywide Garage Sales

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I love garage sale season, and finding a great deal, especially for baby stuff.  Here in North Iowa, almost every city has a dedicated day and/or weekend for citywide sales, so shoppers can hit a bunch of sales all at once.  I will keep a running list all year so you can make sure to take advantage of these:

 

April

16 ~ Rockford

22-23~ Mason City

22-23~ Nashua

29-30~ Osage

29-30~ Sheffield

29-30~ Forest City

30~ St. Ansgar

 

May

6-7~ Buffalo Center

6-7~ Hampton

6-7~ Garner

7~ Parkersburg

7-8~ Greene

13-14~ Kanawha

13-14~ Grafton

14~ Clear Lake

14~ Clarksville

27-28~ Britt

 

June

4~ Aplington

18~ Clear Lake

24-25~ Nora Springs

 

July

2~ Shell Rock

9~ Dumont

 

August

13~ Clear Lake

 

September

1-3~ Hwy 3

24-25~ Greene

 

October 

8~ Clarksville

 

What great deals have you found at a garage sale recently?

Newborn Essentials

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Everyone loves to get newborn babies cute little outfits, and Gymboree has added a new line of newborn essentials that would be that perfect first gift. I brought my first baby home from the hospital in an adorable outfit from Gymboree, and they have always been a brand that I have liked and respected.

For Baby Girls

The baby girl line features a soft pink and cute giraffes. The collection includes everything that would be not only cute, but comfortable as well, for a new little baby girl born this spring or summer. This includes soft bodysuits and pants, one-piece outfits and pjs, as well as matching towels, hate, burp cloths, and even a lovey. Each item has yellow, teal, and grey accents, which are perfect together. With my girls, they basically lived in onesies and footed pjs the first few months, and everything in this collection is perfect for that. Leave the frilly stuff for when they get older and aren’t sleeping 20+ hours a day.

Gymboree Baby Girl

For Baby Boys

The baby boy collection is a bright teal color, featuring a tiger and other zoo animal theme. The accents are orange, grey, and bright green. Again, it’s perfect for spring or summer, with a variety of matching clothing items and accessories. One of my favorites is a bodysuit that says “mommies are for hugging.” That will be put on my wish list for sure if my baby due this summer ends up being a boy (or even if she is a girl). The teal color would be cute for either gender.

Gymboree Baby Boy

Unisex Options

I am a person who doesn’t find out the sex of my babies before they are born, and there are so few items out there that are gender neutral, yet cute at the same time. This collection not only features the zoo animal theme items that would be perfect for either a newborn girl or boy, but also some items in grey that feature a zebra theme. I love having a few items on hand to bring baby home those first few days/weeks, when all you want to do is recover at home and not worry about going out shopping. These would be perfect for those who keep baby’s gender a surprise, or don’t always want to have a pink/blue outfit on baby.

Gymboree Unisex

Overall, I love the collection, and can’t wait to get to a Gymboree to see the entire collection in person. It is so convenient to be able to shop online, however, and right now everything in the newborn essential collection is 30% off, so it’s a great time to stock up for your own little one, or for those baby gifts. I know that you know at least someone having a new baby coming up soon! If not, I’d be happy with gifts from the line as well. 😉

   Adorable Gifts for New Arrivals at Gymboree!

 

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Lenava Ovia Baby Video Monitor Giveaway

A baby monitor is a must-have for many families with new babies. The best ones are video monitors, allowing new parents to not only hear, but also see their precious child. Here is your chance to win one of your own:

 

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Seize the day and do more while keeping a close eye on baby with Levana Ovia PTZ Baby Monitor. Intuitive touch panel controls and silent pan/tilt/zoom camera mean that a full view of every nook & cranny of your baby’s nursery is just a touch away. Save photos and video to the included micro SD card and upload them to your computer, or view them directly on Ovia’s large 4.3” LCD screen. With Talk to Baby™ two-way communication, 8-hour battery life and invisible night vision LEDs, both you and baby will find a lot to love while getting more done with Ovia.

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– 4.3” LCD Screen & Touch Panel Controls
– Whisper-quiet Pan/Tilt/Zoom Camera
– Record Video & Snap Photos
– 8-hour Battery Life in PEEP Mode
– Secure 750ft ClearVu® Digital Signal
– Talk to Baby™ Two-way Communication
– Invisible LEDs Keep the Nursery Dark
– Smart LED Indicator Ring
– 3 Remote-Controlled Lullabies
– Expandable up to 4 Cameras

 

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One lucky Nanny to Mommy reader will win a Ovia™ PTZ Baby Video Monitor in Giftbox, RV $224.99, but on sale for $149.99! Entry is simple, just follow the prompts on the Rafflecopter below. Open to US Residents, must be 18+ to enter. Make sure to follow us on Facebook so you can stay up to date with our current giveaways. Good luck!a Rafflecopter giveaway
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Can I Caucus with Kids?

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caucusing with kids

As Iowans, we have the chance to kick off the 2016 presidential election season with the Iowa Caucus.  Many parents have a newfound interest in the outcome of political decisions once they have children, as so many issues affect our family’s future.  However, it isn’t as easy to participate in the political process with little ones in tow.  If you don’t have a reliable teenage babysitter on speed dial, and think that your only option is to skip it this year, you are wrong.  Here’s a few tips for bringing your kids along to the caucus:

1. Babywear
If you are bringing along an infant, a carrier or sling will be your perfect accessory. During the caucus, supporters are gathered in a large room (our location is a school gymnasium) and pick a designated area to stand in support of their chosen candidate. The trick is to get other people to join your group, which involves walking around, having conversations, and it can get a big crowded. Pushing around a stroller would be pretty difficult, and not very appreciated by other attendees.    During the 2008 caucus, I wore my daughter in a sling, who was 9 months old at the time, and it worked great.  She was able to stay close to me where she was comfortable, yet watch everything that was going on.  If you get lucky enough for your little one to take a nap in the carrier, that’s even better.

2. Come Early
Even though our caucus location is only about a few minutes from our home, we plan to get there a half our early. Who knows what the parking situation is, how far we will have to walk, and how long it will take to get inside, checked in, and settled. With kids, no matter how early you plan to be, something can always come up too, so leaving with plenty of time to spare is essential. The event starts promptly at 7pm, and doors close at that time, so there is no one walking in late. You don’t want to get prepared to go, only to have something come up which causes you to run a few minutes behind, and then you miss the entire thing.

3. Come Prepared
Just as you would with any outing with little ones, it’s helpful to come prepared.  Toddlers and preschoolers can be easily entertained with simple books and toys, which can also encourage them to stay put if you are “in your corner” for a while.  Even something new from the dollar store could go a long way.  I have seen many posts encouraging parents to bring along plenty of snacks and drinks.  We will be packing our favorite no-spill sippy cup and fruit snacks, so the school janitor isn’t cleaning up our crumbs after the event.

4. Enjoy Sharing the Experience
No matter how hectic it can get, this experience is not one that many kids will get to have in their lifetimes. There is a special energy surrounding the Iowa caucuses, and we get to share that with our kids. How great to be able to teach them about the politics first hand, which can be a dry subject. I know that I have enjoyed taking my daughter to see political candidates who have been here in the last couple months, right here in our hometown. I hope this is something both of my girls can grow up to remember (or at least see in photos) how we participated. I want my girls to know change starts with us, and the only way to do that is to exercise our right to vote!

 

Are you participating in the caucus and bringing your children?

 

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