Garage sales and online swap sites are great ways to stretch your dollar when it comes to keeping your kids clothed and entertained, but it's important to keep some basic safety tips in mind. Google the item to make sure it hasn’t been recalled. People often don’t have a clue that their favorite baby gear from 5 years ago has been recalled. They’re so excited to sell it for a good price—never … [Read more...]
Are Hand-Me-Down Baby Carriers Safe?
A hallmark of a well-made carrier is that someone loves it enough to pass it along! On the other hand, no one wants Aunt Nancy’s sketchy patched carrier from the 70s. Even if a used carrier is your own, baby gear can sometimes wear out from child to child. This doesn’t mean it wasn’t well-made or well-taken-care-of, but fabric wears out over time, and things like how often you carried your child … [Read more...]