We hadn’t planned on purchasing the Aqua Dots kit ever. James and I took one look at the toy and said, “wow those look way too edible, and not safe for kids”. Now there is a massive recall on the Aqua Dots toy, due to children consuming them and becoming unconscious after swallowing them. It is very scary, I’m glad to see those pulled from the shelves.

The next item, I had thought maybe for Dylan’s birthday, but not now. Thade had spotted the Laugh & Learn Kitchen in a magazine, and we both thought that Dylan might like it. I put it on the maybe list, and James saw the recall on Tuesday. The Laugh & Learn Kitchen is being recalled due to Choking Hazards, so it is staying off of my shopping list.

All of these recalls really have me worried about Christmas gifts this season, and Birthday gifts coming soon. I’m trying (really hard) not to harp on the Grandmas about what they can and can not buy, but everyday there is another recall. I worry if the recalled item is gift-wrapped and on its way to my house. I’m one stressed out Mommy this holiday season. I want my kids to have a happy Christmas, I just don’t want it filled with choking hazards and toys with lead paint.

How are the recent toy recalls affecting your holiday shopping? What about your kids wish lists?  Are you asking for other items instead of toys?

Well this one got me fired up this morning. Usually I wouldn’t write such a grumpy post, but this one got me more than a little mad. My hubby came in and asked if I saw the news, because they are recalling the Bumbo seat. I missed the story at 6:oo a.m. but I stayed glued to the t.v. waiting for the story to cycle through again, while James got busy researching the recall on the web.

About 6:45 a.m. here come the recalls: yet again more Fisher-Price toys, and yes my beloved Bumbo seat. The Bumbo recall was due to injuries from falls from a raised surface, such as a KITCHEN COUNTER TOP or KITCHEN TABLE! The stock film on the news even showed a lady placing the Bumbo seat on a granite kitchen counter top (there was no child in the seat), it is one of those moments when you have to say DUH! Why on Earth would you ever set your baby on a KITCHEN TABLE or COUNTER TOP in any seat is beyond me. I think this one really comes down to common sense, let’s use some when it comes to our children’s safety.

Even the Bumbo box states : WARNING, do not place on a raised surface. Designed for floor level use only, do not leave your child unattended.

Bumbo has updated their website with the warnings and downloads are available for further information. Make sure and check out www.bumbosafety.com for all the information on the recent recall.

My seat is safely on the living room FLOOR, and my little one is always under Mommy’s watchful eye. What will be recalled next Potty Chairs, Boppy’s, and Binky’s? Let me know what you think about the recent recalls… Are you as grumpy as me?

I thought a good nights sleep with rest and relaxation would cure my out of place back, but neither sleep nor relaxation were anywhere to be found. Both of the boys were up all last night, so Mommy didn’t get enough sleep either. I woke up this morning, and the same stinging pain is still with me. Will relaxation and healing rest happen today, probably not 😉

Well I don’t think we will be painting at all this weekend. This morning I had something that has never happened to me before happen. I was getting up after nursing Dylan, and I completely threw out my back. My right side burned with pain, and I couldn’t move.Thank goodness my hubby was home to take care of the boys and me too.

I hope to be up and going soon, but there is no way that the dining room is getting painted this weekend 😉