Archive for May, 2010

Pampers Dry Max Recalled?

We keep reading about it more and more that customers are calling for the recall of the new and “improved” Pampers Dry Max. Its so sad to hear the stories about raw, blistery bottoms   Even sadder still that these are products approved for sale in our civilized country and no one seems to be forcing Proctor and Gamble to recall them.  Here is a very active Facebook page where parents have been sharing their thoughts and issues.

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#!/pages/RECALL-PAMPERS-DRY-MAX-DIAPERS/124714717540863?ref=ts

Parents are complaining about red, blistering, raw and irritating rash – some after just minutes of contact with the new Pampers Dry max.  Some poor children taking weeks to have the painful rash clear up even after discontinuing use of the diapers.  This week the news even hit the headlines that there are at least 9 families that are suing Proctor and Gamble because of the severe, oozing diaper rash that their children suffered as a result of the new Pampers inner design.  For more on this story check out the Boston Examiner.

http://www.examiner.com/x-22460-Seattle-Family-Examiner~y2010m5d21-Seattle-Parents-stories-about-Pampers-Dry-Max-mothers-demanding-a-recall-Video

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More about the Sling Controversy

For all of  us seasoned sling-wearing mamas at MCDC, it’s heartbreaking to hear the chatter going on in the news about how slings aren’t safe.  Since the original warning by the CPSC that slings are unsafe for small babies and those under 4 mos – they have since gotten more specific by recalling the Infantino Slingrider which was the culprit of the 3 most recent sling-related deaths which sparked this media frenzy. The CPSC is currently working with the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), Infantino, other sling manufacturers, consumer advocates, and test labs, among others, to develop voluntary standards that can be used as the basis for industry-wide, third-party certification. Unfortunately as consumers, we all have to be aware that not all products that are on the market are safe for our families and we have to use our own good judgement and parents’ intuition and hope for the best.

Its important to remember that women have been wearing their babies since the early ancient civilizations and is not only practical but extremely beneficial to the child.  Not all parents realize how important attachment is – babywearing facilitates breastfeeding, decreases crying, and helps babies sleep better.  Studies have also shown a marked difference in the attachment of a child carried in a car seat as opposed to worn in a sling.  Here are some general rules of thumb to follow if you are concerned about the safety of your own child when using a wrap or sling.

• Choose only a sling that lets you see baby’s face.
• Be sure baby is not curled up tightly, chin to chest. This position can restrict breathing, especially in newborns or infants who cannot yet hold up their heads.
• Make sure that the sling fabric is “breathable,” and keep baby’s face clear of the fabric.
• Do not press baby’s face tightly against your body.
• Position baby’s face upward.
• Reposition baby if there are ?any signs of respiratory difficulty: rapid or labored breathing, grunting or sighing with every breath, or restlessness.

 If anyone has any questions about babywearing or any sling/wrap in particular, let us know.  If we don’t know the answer we will do our best to point you in the right direction toward finding it!

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