Fertility treatment is crazy expensive and there are no guarantees, but a recent NIH-sponsored study “concluded that women who were fast-tracked to IVF [in vitro fertilization] got pregnant three months faster on average, and spent $10,000 less than those who went through the usual preliminaries.” The conclusion: it may not be wise for insurers to require women to run the gauntlet of other treatments before trying IVF.
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By 9.25.07
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A class-action lawsuit was filed yesterday against Simplicity Inc., Target Corp., and Graco Children’s Products Inc. for their roles in the unfolding defective crib recall. The lawyer who filed the suit originally represented the family of a 9-month-old who died in 2005 from one of the badly-designed cribs, which can be dangerous if assembled incorrectly. [Chicago Tribune]
Offended Mother Says Fisher-Price Piano Says "F— Me, Rape Me."
By 8.20.07
There are lots of moms out there who have filthy, filthy minds. They buy toys that make noise for their children, then become convinced that there are secret offensive messages in the toys.
University Of Washington Stands Up To Disney, Will Not Retract "Baby Einstein" Press Release
By 8.17.07
"Baby Einstein" Videos Probably Don't Work, Might Even Hurt
By 8.8.07
A new study quoted by the LA Times says that the popular “Baby Einstein” videos don’t work—and may even stunt your child’s vocabulary.
Choking Concerns Prompt Gerber To Recall Organic Rice And Oatmeal Cereals
By 7.15.07
475,000 affected 8 ounce cereal boxes were sold nationwide. Any organic rice with UPC codes 15000 and 12504, or organic oatmeal with the UPC codes 15000 and 12502 are part of the recall; the UPC codes are on the bottom right side of the boxes. Customers can return the cereals and receive a refund by calling Gerber at (800) 443-7237 or (231) 928-3000.
Are Car Seats Made Of Toxic Chemicals?
By 5.19.07
Bromine, chlorine, and lead may be just a few of the chemicals in your child’s car seat, according to a recent study from the Ecology Center. The study tested 62 car seats sold at Babies “R” Us and Target, and found that over 30% contained significant levels of toxic chemicals that could adversely affect a child’s development; 60% contained brominated flame retardant, which can cause thyroid problems and memory impairment.
Baby Sleep Positioners Are Useless
By 4.20.07
Apparently, sleep positioners and bumpers are out. They say any of this pillow plush can lead to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome if the child turns its nose into it.
Babies And Razor Blades Don't Mix
By 3.21.07
e was getting tired and she wanted to take the baby upstairs and put her in our bed so they could both get some sleep. I folded it up, brought it upstairs, and unfolded it on the bed. That’s when I saw it: the silhouette of a razor blade beneath the mattress cover for the Sleeper.
The rest of Ted’s email and more pictures inside…
Baby Born on Plane Headed for Chicago
By 12.11.06
A 42-year-old woman gave birth to a healthy girl late Wednesday aboard a plane destined for O’Hare International Airport from Mexico, officials said Thursday.
UPDATE: Boiled Walmart Baby
By 8.8.06
Yesterday we spoke at length with Ritta over the phone. According to her statement these are the
UPDATE: Boiled Walmart Baby, With Pix
By 8.5.06
Dramatic photos of Ritta’s car in the Walmart parking lot after they broke the window to get her trapped baby. Note, these were taken a few hours after the incident occurred.
Boobie Magazine Not That Bad Considering…
By 8.4.06
For those puritans shocked by the sight of a real live breast adorning Baby Talk magazine, or even those shocked by those who were shocked… remember, it could be much worse. Last month someone got stoned (as in, pelted with heavy rocks) in Ethiopia for simply breastfeeding in public. Further shocked was visiting world humanitarian and sometimes U2 band member, Bono. Reports CBS2 Chicago:
UPDATE: Gazonga Outrages BabyTalk Readers
By 8.2.06
Zulkey agrees with the outrage over a giant breast gracing the cover of BabyTalk.
Correction: Boiled Walmart Baby
By 8.1.06
Rita, who had a baby trapped in the van in the Walmart parking lot in 104 degree weather, wrote in to make sure we got one detail straight:
Baby Nearly Killed By Walmart’s Indifference
By 7.31.06
With the heat wave searing American soil lately, it becomes more and more important to not lock your baby in the van in a Walmart parking lot.
