寶寶就快滿周歲了!媽媽辛苦所養育的寶寶,自5、6個月大時,由喝奶漸漸轉進吃離乳食的階段,如今,離乳食階段就快結束了,很快地,寶寶就可以和爸爸媽媽一同在餐桌上吃飯了。
9/30/2008
[轉載]振興醫院營養師謝宜芳的嬰兒副食品食譜(11-12個月)
寶寶就快滿周歲了!媽媽辛苦所養育的寶寶,自5、6個月大時,由喝奶漸漸轉進吃離乳食的階段,如今,離乳食階段就快結束了,很快地,寶寶就可以和爸爸媽媽一同在餐桌上吃飯了。
[轉載]振興醫院營養師謝宜芳的嬰兒副食品食譜(10-11個月)
早上8點喝一次奶,10點左右餵一次離乳食,中午12點左右吃水果,下午2點餵第二次離乳食,晚上6點左右餵第三次離乳食,睡前10點再喝奶。
[轉載]振興醫院營養師謝宜芳的嬰兒副食品食譜(9-10個月)
這個階段的寶寶長高了,身 體變得修長,活潑好動,抓到東西會自己站起來。孩子的世界變大了,會開始爬到桌面上搗亂,而屋子裏的任何東西都會引起他的興趣,所以孩子會用小手抓起這些 東西,放到嘴巴裏感覺一下,有時,他放進嘴巴裏的東西連大人都想像不到。正因為寶寶的活動力增強了,活動範圍也擴大版圖,所以媽媽們除了要更注意其安全 外,在離乳食的數量上也應有所增加。
早上8點喝一次奶,10點左右餵一次離乳食,中午12點左右吃水果,下午2點餵第二次離乳食,晚上6點左右餵第三次離乳食,睡前10點再喝奶。
[轉載]振興醫院營養師謝宜芳的嬰兒副食品食譜(7-8個月)
◆早上8點喂一次奶
◆10點左右喂一次離乳食
◆中午12點左右吃水果
◆晚上6點左右喂第二次離乳食,量可以少一點,睡前一次的1/3量
◆睡前10點再餵奶
9/29/2008
[轉載]振興醫院營養師謝宜芳的嬰兒副食品食譜(4-5個月)
振興醫院營養師謝宜芳的嬰兒副食品食譜(4-5個月)
1. 寶寶開始伸手想要拿大人的食物
2. 看到其他的食物會流口水
3. 張開嘴巴好像很想吃東西的樣子
4. 手中握東西會想往嘴裏塞
如果媽媽發現孩子有這些現象時,就表示該開始進入離乳期了。
9/25/2008
[轉載]含汞的疫苗治療方式安全嗎?
[轉載]含汞的疫苗治療方式安全嗎?
加拿大自然醫學醫師 王宥驊博士的部落格
延續之前疫苗的話題, 有網友問到, 含汞的疫苗治療方式安全嗎?
在這方面, 國內外的西醫的共識是, 只有在安全範圍內都沒有問題.
在這邊請問, 什麼樣是合理的安全範圍? 世界上每個人的體質都不一樣. 光從解剖學來看, 成年人的胃部尺寸最大跟最小之間差別就有四倍之多~ 而從統計學來說, 所謂安全範圍的平均值大約是百分之八十到九十吧~ 換言之, 打了疫苗之後, 理論上會有百分之十到二十左右的人們會落在無效跟有害的範圍內. 更別說是重複性的施打含有汞的疫苗導致過量累積而使人體產生過敏或其他的為害.
一些研究報告如下:
1989年Tosi的研究顯示一群有過敏症狀的病人裡面, 百分之三十七是由於含汞的疫苗注射所引起的.
1991年Aberber的研究顯示, 百分之十六的皮膚紅腫濕疹是因為對汞過敏所產生的反應.
1995年根據 Schafer的研究指出, 百分之九的人口對疫苗裡的汞有過敏的反應.
大部分的汞過敏症狀是由於長期重複施打含汞的疫苗所引起的, 即使裡面含汞的成分很低(0.1%到0.01%), 都足以引發免疫系統而導致過敏的反應.
要知道, 汞是劇毒, 它對人體有相當大的破壞力跟毒性. 而汞的毒性會隨著它存在的方式有所不同. 但是, 根據Clement指出, 即使是存在的方式不同(金屬汞或是乙基汞), 其毒性的差異並不大, 總之對人體的傷害性是絕對存在的.
腎臟, 對於汞所造成的傷害是首當其衝! 接著就是免疫系統. Hirsch在1986年的研究指出, 汞會造成一種抗組織的抗體, 特別是針對腎臟來做出攻擊. 而Dieter在1983年的老鼠實驗中也發現汞會產生抑制免疫系統的現象.
以上的種種現象都指出含汞的疫苗對人體所造成的影響, 而幾乎所有的影響都是跟受到抑制的免疫系統有關.
除了腎臟跟免疫系統以外, 神經系統也是汞毒素主要攻擊的目標. 神經性的疾病像是發抖, 老人失智, 癡呆, 等等(之前有三起醫師跟護士在注射疫苗後出現顏面神經麻痺就是在這個範圍內).
含汞的疫苗有哪些呢? 大家比較熟知的有DPT疫苗, 百日咳疫苗, B型肝炎疫苗, 當然還有流感疫苗了~
有趣的是, 由汞所引起的神經系統症狀通常是在注射後過某些時候才會發生, 這或許也可以說明很多小朋友自閉症, 學習困難, 智能障礙, 還有過動等等的情形.
一般而言, 當嬰兒出生後的六個月內接受西醫所施打的疫苗裡面所累積的汞量會有187毫克. 這已經遠遠的超出美國環保署在1999年所提出的安全值. 另一項研究則指出, 只要在出生後三個月內累積超過62.5毫克的汞毒素, 就會大幅的增加小朋友演變成自閉症的機率. 而目前西醫在新生兒出生三個月內要求注射的疫苗內汞的累積量已經在75毫克. 換言之, 在這樣高度汞毒素的影響下, 小朋友得到自閉症的機率比沒有汞毒素的整整高出了兩倍!
2001年在美國小兒科協會的會議上, William Walsh教授指出, 在他503位自閉症兒童的研究裡面, 有499位小朋友的病因是由於大腦對金屬的代謝失常而導致大腦發育不良, 進而引發對重金屬的高度敏感(過敏)現象.
在2001年美國國會議員Burton要求所有的疫苗內不得含汞. 除此之外, 更有十家以上的法律事務所與被害人開始對生產疫苗的藥廠提出法律訴訟.
寫到這裡, 含汞的疫苗對人體到底有沒有害, 相信大家都很清楚了.
所以建議大家, 平常多注重飲食(吃錯了, 當然會生病!), 還要有良好的生活習慣, 多喝水, 多運動. 把自己身體的免疫系統保持在良好的狀態.
像我幾個星期前也不小心著涼, 有些感冒的症狀出現. 於是我服用了一些自然醫學裡提升免疫機能的草藥跟微他命, 並大量的喝水與休息. 雖然我還是有咳嗽流鼻水的症狀, 但是不會像平常人一樣嚴重, 鼻水也只是清清的而已, 不會像有人要擤鼻涕擤到人中都破皮! 整個感冒的過程從症狀出現到結束只有短短的五天. 會有症狀是因為畢竟整個免疫系統的運作是不能去抑止的. 但是透過自然醫學的力量卻可以讓整個生病的過程比吃西藥好的快, 症狀也相對輕微許多. 根本就不需要什麼流感疫苗啊~
我認為, 每個人的體質不同. 並沒有所謂一個絕對適合每一個人的疫苗注射合理範圍. 毒素原本就不是健康人體所需要的東西. 想用毒藥來讓人體變健康更是緣木求魚! 人體擁有的是上天給予最完美的免疫系統. 請大家多多利用~
本文轉載自加拿大自然醫學醫師 王宥驊博士的部落格
9/21/2008
[Recall] Infants Strangled to Death in Simplicity Bassinets
Infants Strangled to Death in Simplicity Bassinets: CPSC Urges Consumers To Stop Using Simplicity 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 Convertible “Close-Sleeper” Models
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging parents and caregivers to stop using convertible “close-sleeper/bedside sleeper” bassinets manufactured by Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa. CPSC has learned that on August 21, 2008, a 5-month-old girl from Shawnee, Kan. was strangled to death when she became entrapped between the bassinet’s metal bars. This is the second strangulation death CPSC has learned of in the close-sleeper bassinets. On September 29, 2007, a 4-month-old girl from Noel, Mo. became entrapped in the metal bars of the bassinet and died.
CPSC is issuing this safety alert because SFCA Inc., the company which purchased all of Simplicity Inc.’s assets at public auction in April 2008, has refused to cooperate with the government and recall the products. SFCA maintains that it is not responsible for products previously manufactured by Simplicity Inc.
The Simplicity 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 convertible bassinets contain metal bars spaced farther apart than 2 3/8 inches, which is the maximum distance allowed under the federal crib safety standard. The metal bars are covered by an adjustable fabric flap which is attached by velcro. The fabric is folded down when the bassinet is converted into a bed-side co-sleeping position. If the velcro is not properly re-secured when the flap is adjusted, an infant can slip through the opening and become entrapped in the metal bars and suffocate. This warning does not cover bassinets produced in recent months that have fabric permanently attached over the lower bar.
Due to the serious hazard these bassinets pose to babies, CPSC urges all consumers to share this safety warning with day care centers, consignment stores, family and friends to ensure that no child is placed to sleep in a Simplicity convertible bassinet covered by this warning.
The Commission voted, using its new authorities in the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, to release this warning upon making a finding that the health and safety of the public require immediate notice.

Six Retailers Agree To Stop Sale and Recall Simplicity Bassinets Due To Strangulation Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging retailers across the country to protect the health and safety of babies by stopping sale and recalling nearly 900,000 dangerous Simplicity bassinets. On August 27, 2008 CPSC warned parents, caregivers and consumers to immediately stop using convertible “close-sleeper/bedside sleeper” bassinets manufactured by Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa., due to a serious safety risk. On August 28, 2008 CPSC is announced that the following retailers have voluntarily agreed to recall the product and provide a refund or store credit to consumers who return the product to the store where purchased:
- Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. – (800) 925-6278 or www.walmart.com
- Toys "R" Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J. - (800) 869-7787 or www.toysrus.com or www.babiesrus.com
- Kmart Corp., of Hoffman Estates, Ill. – (800) 659-7026 or www.kmart.com
- Big Lots!, of Columbus, Ohio – (866) 244-5687 or www.biglots.com
- Target of Minneapolis, Minnesota sold at www.target.com only
- J.C. Penney, of Plano, Texas – (888) 333-6063 or www.jcp.com
These additional retailers have subsequently agreed voluntarily to recall the product and provide a refund or store credit to consumers who return the product to the store where purchased:
STORE | CITY | STATE |
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AAFES | Dallas | TX |
Amazon.com, LLC | Seattle | WA |
Bed Bath & Beyond | Union | NJ |
Burlington Coat Factory | Burlington | NC |
Buy Buy Baby | Garden City | NY |
Chelsea & Scott, LTD (OneStepAhead) | Lake Bluff | IL |
CSN Stores | Boston | MA |
Fingerhut Direct Marketing | Eden Prairie | MN |
Frogs and Lily Pads | St. Johnsbury | VT |
Kohl’s Department Stores | Menomonee Falls | WI |
ShopKo Stores, Inc. | Green Bay | WI |
Sweet Pea Décor | North Beach | MD |
USA Baby #47 | Overland Park | KS |
USA Baby #58 | Brookfield | WI |
USA Baby #136 | Berlin | CT |
USA Baby #141 | Waipahu | HI |
USA Baby #142 | Virginia Beach | VA |
USA Baby #147 | Clovis | CA |
CPSC learned that on August 21, 2008, a 6 ½-month-old girl from Shawnee, Kan. was strangled to death when she became entrapped between the bassinet’s metal bars. This is the second strangulation death CPSC has learned of in the co-sleeper bassinets. On September 29, 2007, a 4-month-old girl from Noel, Mo. became entrapped in the metal bars of the bassinet and died.
The Simplicity 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 convertible bassinets contain metal bars that are covered by an adjustable fabric flap which is attached by velcro. The fabric is folded down when the bassinet is converted into a bed-side co-sleeping position. If the velcro is not properly re-secured when the flap is adjusted, an infant can slip through the opening and become entrapped in the metal bars and suffocate.
Due to the serious hazard these bassinets pose to babies, CPSC urges all consumers to share this safety warning with day care centers, consignment stores, family and friends to ensure that no child is placed to sleep in a Simplicity convertible bassinet covered by this warning.
Recalled models have removable fabric that is fastened by Velcro over the bars (see top picture). Models that have been modified or redesigned so that the fabric is permanently attached and stitched over the lower bar creating a barrier are not included in this recall (see bottom picture).

Recalled Model

Modified Model
Some Recalled Simplicity Bassinets Include Graco and “Winnie the Pooh” Brand
WASHINGTON, D.C. – – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is aware that some bassinets in the Simplicity recall announced August 28, 2008 include the Graco logo and “Winnie the Pooh” motif licensed by Disney Consumer Products. Consumers are urged to check their bassinets to ensure they are not using one of the recalled Simplicity models, including those with the Graco logo or “Winnie the Pooh” motif.
The Simplicity bassinets with the Graco logo were sold between 2001 and 2004. The Simplicity bassinets with the “Winnie the Pooh” motif were sold between 2002 and 2008.
The following retailers have voluntarily agreed to recall the product and provide a refund or store credit to consumers who return the product to the store where purchased:
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CPSC learned that on August 21, 2008, a 6 ½-month-old girl from Shawnee, Kan. was strangled to death when she became entrapped between the bassinet’s metal bars. This is the second strangulation death CPSC has learned of involving the co-sleeper bassinets. On September 29, 2007, a 4-month-old girl from Noel, Mo. became entrapped in the metal bars of the bassinet and died.
The Simplicity 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 convertible bassinets contain metal bars that are covered by an adjustable fabric flap which is attached by velcro. The fabric is folded down when the bassinet is converted into a bed-side co-sleeping position. If the velcro is not properly re-secured when the flap is adjusted, an infant can slip through the opening and become entrapped in the metal bars and suffocate. This warning does not cover bassinets produced in recent months that have fabric permanently attached over the lower bar.
Due to the serious hazard these bassinets pose to babies, CPSC urges all consumers to share this safety warning with day care centers, consignment stores, family and friends to ensure that no child is placed to sleep in a Simplicity convertible bassinet covered by this warning.
9/18/2008
[Recall] Regent Sports Recalls Soccer Goal Nets Following Strangulation Death of a Child
Regent Sports Recalls Soccer Goal Nets Following Strangulation Death of a Child
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Products: MacGregor Folding Soccer Goals, Mitre Folding Soccer Goals
Units: About 190,000 units
Distributor: Regent Sports Corporation, of Hauppauge, N.Y.
Hazard: The fixed knot flexible openings in the soccer goal net can pose a head and neck entrapment or strangulation hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: Regent Sports and CPSC have received two reports of head entanglement, including the strangulation death of a 20-month-old child who was found with his arm and neck tangled in the soccer goal net.
Description: Both soccer goals have a foldable white frame with a white net that is attached by Velcro strips. When upright, the MacGregor goal measures 6 feet wide by 3 feet high and the Mitre net measures 8 feet wide by 6 feet high. Each has a recalled net with squares measuring 5 inches on each side. The MacGregor soccer goal has model number 97236 printed on the assembly instructions and UPC code number 029807972365 printed on the net’s packaging. The Mitre soccer goal has model number 89186 printed on the assembly instructions and UPC code number 029807891864 printed on the net’s packaging. Nets manufactured after April 2007 with 4 inch by 4 inch square openings are not included in the recall.
Sold at: Wal-Mart, Ace Hardware and sports and toy stores nationwide from May 2002 through May 2008 for $26.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled soccer goal nets immediately and return them to Regent Sports to receive a free replacement net.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Regent Sports at (877) 516-9707 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.



[Recall] Pottery Barn Kids Recalls Children's Metal Water Bottles Due to Choking Hazard
Pottery Barn Kids Recalls Children's Metal Water Bottles Due to Choking Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Children’s Metal Water Bottles
Units: About 20,000
Manufacturer: Pottery Barn Kids, of San Francisco, Calif.
Hazard: The sip top on the water bottles can pull off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The metal water bottles are about 9 inches tall and have a black rubber pull up sip top. The following water bottles are included in this recall. The style number and “Pottery Barn Kids” are printed on a white sticker on the bottom of the water bottle.
Color | Style Number |
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Lavender | 5795141 |
Pink | 5795166 |
Pink | 9121591 |
Navy | 5795158 |
Navy | 9211583 |
Green | 5795133 |
Sold at: Pottery Barn Kids’ stores nationwide, Pottery Barn Kids’ catalog, and online at www.potterybarnkids.com from January 2007 through August 2008 for about $10.
Manufactured in: Taiwan
Remedy: Consumers should take the recalled water bottles away from children immediately and return them to any Pottery Barn Kids’ store for a full refund. If purchased through the catalog or online, contact Pottery Barn Kids to receive a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Pottery Barn Kids toll-free at (877) 800-9720 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.potterybarnkids.com

[Recall] Simplicity Brand Drop Side Cribs Recalled By Various Retailers Due To Serious Entrapment And Suffocation Hazard To Infants and Toddlers
Simplicity Brand Drop Side Cribs Recalled By Various Retailers Due To Serious Entrapment And Suffocation Hazard To Infants and Toddlers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firms named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Simplicity Brand Drop Side Cribs
Units: About 600,000
Retailers:
AAFES, of Dallas, Texas
Babies“R”Us, of Wayne, N.J.
Burlington Coat Factory/Baby Depot, of Burlington, N.J.
K’s Merchandise (out of business)
Meijer Distribution Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Nebraska Furniture Mart, of Omaha, Neb.
ShopKo, of Green Bay, Wis.
Target, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc, of Bentonville, Ark.
Importer/Distributor: Simplicity Inc., of Reading, Pa. (this company is no longer in business)
Hazard: Due to sizing problems with the crib’s hardware, the drop side can come off the tracks. When the drop side detaches or partially detaches, it creates a hazardous gap, which can lead to infant entrapment and suffocation.
Incidents/Injuries: SFCA and CPSC are aware of nine incidents in which the drop side detached on cribs that are part of this recall. There have been no injuries.
Description: This recall of Simplicity drop side cribs involves models that used a different style of hardware from those cribs recalled in September 2007. The recalled model numbers include: 8620, 8745, 8748, 8755, 8756, 8778, 8810, and 8994. The recalled drop side cribs have a date code, which can be found on a label on the headboard under the mattress support, which ends in 05DH, 05GB, 06DH, 06GB, 07DH or 07GB (examples: 1806 DH or 0507 GB). The recalled model names include: Aspen and Crib N Changer Combo, Gabrielle, Camille, Providence and Shenandoah. Only the brand name “Simplicity” can be seen on the label on the headboard.
Sold by: Department stores, children’s stores and mass merchandisers nationwide from January 2005 through August 2008 for between $150 and $300.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cribs and find an alternative, safe sleeping environment for their baby. Consumers should return the recalled crib to the place of purchase for a refund or store credit. SFCA Inc., of Reading, Pa. is working with retailers to carry out this recall program.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact:
AAFES - (800) 866-3605 – www.AAFES.com
Babies “R” Us - (800) 869-7787 – www.babiesrus.com
Burlington Coat Factory/Baby Depot - www.babydepot.com
Meijer Distribution Inc. - (866) 280-8419 – www.meijer.com
Nebraska Furniture Mart – 800-359-1200 - www.nfm.com
Shopko - (800) 791-7333 – www.shopko.com
Target - (800) 440-0680 - www.target.com
Wal-Mart - (800) 925-6278 - www.walmart.com
SFCA Media Contact: Amanda Lahan, (202) 466-6210, amanda.lahan@pbnco.com





9/12/2008
[News] FDA Issues Health Information Advisory on Infant Formula
FDA Issues Health Information Advisory on Infant Formula
In response to reports of contaminated milk-based infant formula manufactured in China, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today is issuing a Health Information Advisory. This is to assure the American public that there is no known threat of contamination in infant formula manufactured by companies that have met the requirements to sell infant formula in the United States. Although no Chinese manufacturers of infant formula have fulfilled the requirements to sell infant formula in the United States, FDA officials are investigating whether or not infant formula manufactured in China is being sold in specialty markets which serve the Asian community.
The FDA is advising caregivers not to feed infant formula manufactured in China to infants. This should be replaced with an appropriate infant formula manufactured in the United States as mentioned below. Individuals should contact their health care professional if they have questions regarding their infant’s health or if they note changes in their infant’s health status.
The FDA began investigating the reports of contamination immediately and received information from the companies who manufacture infant formula for the American market that they are not importing infant formula or source materials from China. The following manufacturers have met the necessary FDA requirements for marketing milk-based infant formulas in the United States: Abbott Nutritionals, Mead Johnson Nutritionals, Nestle USA, PBM Nutritionals, and Solus Products LLC. Also, one manufacturer, SHS/Nutricia, Liverpool, England, markets an amino acid based exempt infant formula that does not contain any milk-derived ingredients.
We are asking state officials to work with the Agency to assist with the removal of any Chinese infant formula found on store shelves, and to warn members of the Asian community to avoid using Chinese manufactured infant formula.
It has been reported that a number of infants in China who have consumed Chinese manufactured infant formula are suffering from kidney stones, a condition which is rare in infants. The Chinese manufactured infant formula may be contaminated with melamine. Melamine artificially increases the protein profile of milk and can causes kidney diseases such as those seen in these Chinese infants.
FDA requires that all infant formula manufacturers register with the Agency and adhere to specific labeling and nutritional requirements. All properly registered infant formula manufacturers marketing infant formula in the United States undergo an annual inspection of their production facilities.
9/04/2008
[Recall] Optave Inc. Recalls Action Baby Carriers Due to Fall Hazard

Optave Inc. Recalls Action Baby Carriers Due to Fall Hazard
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 3, 2008
Release #08-389
Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 208-0269
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
Optave Inc. Recalls Action Baby Carriers Due to Fall Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Action Baby Carriers
Units: About 250
Manufacturer: Optave Inc., of Alpena, Mich.
Hazard: The baby carrier’s chest strap can detach from the shoulder straps, posing a fall hazard to the baby.
Incidents/Injuries: Optave Inc. has received two reports of the chest strap detaching from the shoulder straps on the baby carrier. No injuries have been reported.
Description: The recalled carriers were sold under the “Action Baby Carrier” brand name. The carriers are sold in various colors and patterns: blue, brown, green, "so square", "the larrisa" and "spring breeze."
Sold at: Specialty retail stores nationwide and Internet sites from May 2008 through June 2008 for between $80 and $90.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the carrier in the positions that require the use of the chest strap and contact Optave to receive free replacement straps.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Optave Inc. at toll-free (866) 208-0269 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.actionbabycarriers.com
Picture of Recalled Baby Carrier
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