However, on 3 August 2010 the CPSC announced a Pottery Barn Madeline Bunk Bed recall.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission responds to incident or injury reports about possible product issues that may present a risk to consumers.

The Pottery Barn Madeline Bunk Bed recall followed after reports were received about an entrapment danger.

Roughly 400 Madeline Pottery Barn Bunk Beds are involved in the voluntary recall. The beds were available at Pottery Barn Kids stores, as well as from the website. Dates of sale range from around the middle of 2009 to March 2010.

How Should You Respond To The Pottery Barn Madeline Bunk Bed Recall?

• Stop using the Madeline Bunk Beds immediately
• Contact Pottery Barn as soon as possible
• Make use of the free repair kit installation the company offers

The child safety issue has to do with the end structure of the bunk beds. A young child may get caught in the opening between the molding and the bed post.

The Madeline bunk bed is white and came fully equipped with guard rails, as well as a ladder.

So, if you have a Pottery Barn Madeline Bunk Bed in your child’s room, please take note of this CPSC recall and take the necessary steps to rectify the situation.

The Petunia Pickle Bottom Meadowlark touring tote was a hand-woven herringbone design in an elegant tweed-blue and green combo.

What made it special, was the picture-perfect bird applique on the bag. It came with a blue water resistant liner, a double-headed easy-open zipper and the much-needed detachable dirty diaper pouch.

In addition these Petunia Pickle Bottom diaper bags sported a removable changing pad, handy zippered pockets for mom’s cell phone or iPod and four bottle pockets. The Petunia Pickle Bottom Meadowlark bag also had an interior pacifier pocket and three strap options. You could even turn it into a hands-free backpack!

All is not lost, though! Petunia Pickle Bottom diaper bags still include a variety of touring totes. There is a shade and look for every taste, from upmarket elegance to down-to-earth convenience.

You can choose from Touring Totes such as:

• Calypso Roll
• Winterberry Roll
• Dancing in Dublin
• Granada Nights
• Sleepy Santorini
• Springtime in Surrey
• Tranquil Tibet

The fabrics include stunning, textured brocade or a wonderfully soft chenille. You can also look at Petunia Pickle Bottom Glazed Diaper Bags. These can be wiped clean with ease and are water-repellent to boot.

The Touring Totes not quite to your taste? How about one of the following as a practical alternative:

• A Petunia Pickle Bottom Cake Diaper Bag
• A Petunia Pickle Bottom Society Satchel
• A Petunia Pickle Bottom Boxy Backpack

Meadowlark was by no means your only Touring Tote choice! Check out the whole range of Petunia Pickle Bottom Diaper Bags, one of the practical solutions to handling traveling with babies!

The Simplicity Ellis Convertible Crib requires a standard crib mattress. Make sure that you choose one that fits snugly to keep your baby safe. You will be able to make use of four-position mattress supports as your baby grows. The side rail is fixed, but most parents are happy about this.

Before you know it that tiny bundle will be too big for her crib. At that time (when she is more or less 90cm tall or trying to climb out of the crib), you simply make use of the included safety bed rails to create a transitional bed for your toddler. Alternatively, you may want to change the crib into a day bed for a young visitor.

Later on, you can get a mattress, frame and box spring and transform the toddler bed into a regular full size bed.

Care and maintenance of the 4-in-1 Simplicity Ellis Convertible Crib is easy. Mild household soap on a slightly damp cloth is all you need. Be sure to dry the crib thoroughly afterwards. Never make use of abrasive cleaners or household bleach. Follow the maintenance instructions of the manufacturer closely in order not to void your warranty.

The tools you will need for the assembly process, are included. Some parents find that assembling the crib is a big job. It may be a good idea to do this when you have more than enough time. The cot bed comes with a 5 year limited warranty. This crib is also JPMA certified.

The dimensions of the cot is 54″ (L) x 33″ (W) x 41″ (H). It is manufactured from Alder wood and comes in shades from antiqued black to cherry, ebony and honey.

The convertible Simplicity Ellis 4-in-1 Crib ‘n’ Changer Combo in honey has softly curved lines and will go well with any baby boy or baby girl nursery furnishings. It features three useful drawers and a changing pad. It includes the toddler rail, but not a day bed rail.

Just imagine how cute and cozy that little bundle of joy will be in her brand new 4-in-1 Simplicity Ellis Convertible Crib…

From the nursery and baby furniture review desk of Rika Susan

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The totes have room for everything from cell phones to makeup pouches. Best of all, once baby is past the diaper stage, they double as travel companions or that must-have daily carry-all.

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This is just a taste of the designer diaper bag fun that is to come. More from the nursery and baby furniture review desk of Rika Susan soon!

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Most of the cribs were manufactured in 2005, although one is a 2007 model. The recall concerns the Crib Trigger Lock with Safety Peg drop side hardware design. Full details can be found on the CPSC website. The cribs were sold through major retailers such as KMart, Walmart and Target stores.

The Delta crop side crib recall requires you to stop using any of these cribs immediately. The cribs need to have all their safety pegs in place – in the case of a single drop side crib, there should be two pegs, and in the case of a double drop side crib, four pegs. You can get a free repair kit with replacement pegs and installation instructions. This will allow you to continue to use the crib.

This is yet another baby nursery scare, following a massive Jardine Enterprise crib recall and a Simplicity bassinet warning.

We can only hope that the recent new guidelines for manufacturers from the likes of Babies “R” Us will prevent issues like the latest Delta Enterprises crib recall in the future.

From the nursery and baby furniture review desk of Rika Susan

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The latest Simplicity recalls involve older drop side cribs. The company has recently been taken over by a new owner, so the recalled baby beds were made by the previous manufacturer. The model numbers involved are 8620, 8745, 8748, 8755, 8756, 8778, 8810, and 8994. These were sold between January 2005 and August 2008. Please read the CPSC report and check with your supplier to make sure that your baby remains safe and sound.

Luckily the major retailers are now getting involved, putting pressure on manufacturers to comply with stricter regulations. If a manufacturer don’t comply, Toys ‘R’ Us will no stock their baby beds. This is a step in the right direction.

If you want to make sure that you receive notification of issues such as the Simplicity recalls, you can join the CPSC’s email alert program.

From the nursery and baby furniture review desk of Rika Susan.

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Recent scares resulting in CPSC crib recalls have resulted in many alerts about the possible dangers in baby furniture and other nursery decor. Toys “R” Us has also reacted by coming up with a strict set of rules for baby crib manufacturers. But baby safety month goes far beyond the nursery.

A report in Reuters concentrates on the massive dangers lurking in window coverings. Many of us never give a thought to the cords on window blinds. These rate among the top 5 hazards today. It is so easy to avoid an accident in this area, such as making sure that cribs aren’t placed next to a window, or choosing cordless blinds and shades.

The Pediatrics Blog on About.com, under the care of Vincent Iannelli, M.D. warns specifically about choking hazards as far as toys are concerned. Parents need to be aware of small toys, toy parts, balloons, balls and marbles. We all know how keen babies are to put small items into their mouths.

A Marketwatch baby safety month story looks at general crib safety, as well as safety around the house in terms of toys, toy chest lids, magnets and play yards. Many parents are not aware of the dangers hiding in the pillows used in the crib. According to the report, the CPSC is aware of at least 47 infant deaths in a two year period, associated with pillow use in the sleeping environment. It is simply far better to go without these.

A few months ago the Jardine Enterprise CPSC crib recall caused consternation. Consumers rely on suppliers to make sure that cribs and nursery furniture collections are safe. Until the recent steps by Toys ‘R’ Us, too many oversights slipped through the slats, so to speak.

According to statistics, far too many folks still allow babies to travel without car seats. Unfortunately this can be quite an expensive purchase to manage when the bills pile up as a result of new-baby expenses. Perhaps it is time to decide to pool baby shower gift funds in order to help with this big-ticket item. While other necessities such as video baby monitors and baby safety gates are also important, no baby should ever be without a safe car seat.

We trust that this baby safety month will be the start of a new, safer baby environment in every home. Parents don’t need to panic. It is mostly a case of sharper awareness, doing some reading and a dose of good old common sense. Here’s to safety first, folks!

From the nursery and baby furniture review desk of Rika Susan

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Crown Crafts Infant Products Inc has come up with another baby winner in their Nojo Jungle Babies crib set. The characters are cute and lovable and the accessories just right. This is an alternative for the Wendy Bellissimo Petite Safari set.

A jungle baby shower theme is an idea that can be packed with fun games, treats and favors. And if you have the Crown Crafts Nojo Jungle Babies crib set to start from, it will be easy to give your creativity free reign in order to come up with a wealth of complementary party ideas.

The Nojo Jungle Babies crib set itself is a baby bedding delight that includes a comforter, sheet, crib bumper, dust ruffle, valance and diaper stacker. The sheet has been made to fit a standard crib mattress of 28″ x 52″. The set can be machine washed. Cute elephant, giraffe, monkeys and lions parade over the textured fabric – all the best of buddies.

The Jungle Babies mobile plays a Brahms melody. Another favorite is the Jungle Babies 4 piece wall hanging. Each of the four squares measures 11″ x 11″. How about a darling elephant with a frog on his head, a giraffe, a friendly-looking lion and a frolicking monkey to welcome a new baby to his or her nursery? The same characters are having fun on the 6″ x 30′ Nojo Jungle Babies wall border.

For night-times, you can use the lamp base and shade or the night light. Also available is a coral blanket with applique and a luxury plush throw. Add further color and interest to the nursery decor with the help of the Nojo Jungle Babies rug.

It is a given that with any nursery decor and crib bedding purchases, the safety regulations of the CPSC should be kept in mind.

If the jungle scene isn’t quite your thing, take a look at other infant bedding sets for a Nojo nursery:

• Nojo Princess Dreams
• Nojo Critter Chater
• Nojo Day At The Zoo
• Nojo Dreamy Nights
• Nojo Garden Party
• Nojo Razzle Dazzle
• Nojo Como
• Nojo Wild Wild West
• Nojo Jungle Tales
• Nojo Vintage Plaid

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You can also get an old hand to show the mom-to-be how to use the infant-loving Nojo baby sling.

Who knows, pretty soon that little sweet pea who is snuggled into her Nojo Jungle Babies crib set, will begin to dream about going on her own adventures among the creatures in the wilds of Africa…

From the nursery and baby furniture review desk of Rika Susan

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In the last few months there has been a number of nursery furniture scares, such as the recent massive Jardine Enterprises crib recall by the CPSC. What good is a nice, printable Toys “R” Us coupon code if you can’t be sure of the safety of the product you are purchasing? In another recent episode, there were newspaper stories about a Simplicity Bassinet recall request from the CPSC.

Consumers buying baby cribs in online stores like Toys “R” Us or through a Babies “R” Us gift registry are losing confidence in the ability of the industry to offer them protection and safe shopping. So, this announcement will be widely welcomed.

The new regulations from Toys “R” Us will, for example, require manufacturers to make sure that crib spindles are inserted to a specified depth into both the top and bottom railings. There are also rules about the way in which the spindles are fastened and the glue used in the process. Wood density has also attracted some attention from Toys “R” Us.

This is an encouraging development that will hopefully spread the safety net wider. In the end, the pressure must come from the major suppliers who have the necessary clout. Let’s hope that the result of this action will lead to fewer recalls, safer babies and reassured parents.

So, it looks like we can expect to see safer cribs in the Babies “R” Us gift registry very soon.

From the nursery and baby furniture review desk of Rika Susan

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According to the story, the company hasn’t complied with the Simplicity crib recall request. The manufacturer claims that these particular bassinets were manufactured before the new owner took over.

Just recently there was a massive Jardine crib recall. The Jardine incident luckily didn’t result in serious injuries. Unfortunately, two deaths occurred in the case of the Simplicity bassinets, according to the Reuters report.

It is reassuring to note that the CPSC acts swiftly and decisively when these kinds of incidents come to its attention. Any baby bed scare is frightening for parents. This again highlights the importance of doing thorough research before making decisions about the safety of nursery furniture and decor.

Get full details about the CPSC’s Simplicity crib recall request and the bassinet models involved.

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