Recession Survival Guide

The United Way of Indian River County Florida has very kindly provided us with a Recession Survival Guide for use by community residents in these uncertain economic times. Take a moment to see the "helping agencies" of the United Way available to help in times of stress and need. And if you don't need the help right now, maybe you can volunteer to help one of these worthy agencies.

The first Recession Survival Workshop will be held Wednesday, June 3, 5:15 pm at the Gifford Youth Activity Center, 4875 43rd Avenue. The workshop is free and open to the public. Snacks and child care provided.

http://www.unitedwayirc.org/documents/workshop.pdf

When Breastfeeding is Accepted, It Won't Be Noticed

An interesting campaign in Marin County California.

Could we do it in Indian River County Florida?  Click here to learn more.

Breastfeeding and Swine Flu

Just one more of the many advantages of breastfeeding - protection from Swine Flu. Read the United States Breastfeeding Committee's stance in this May 1, 2009 release. You now know to click on the title of this post to go to the whole piece right? I love the internet!

Crib Recall

JARDINE has expanded its crib recall to include seven more models that pose entrapment and strangulation hazards. The cribs were sold between September 2005 and April 2009 at Toys R Us, Babies R Us, KidsWorld and Geoffrey Stores. Click on the title of this post to go to cpsc.gov for the complete details.

The cpsc.gov site also provides information on Bassinet, Crib and Play Yard recalls which have occurred over the last two years. Parents should always be vigilant about baby's safety. Get into the habit of looking at toys and baby equipment beyond how cute it looks and consider how it's going to hold up to daily use by your active, exploring, grabbing, reaching, mouthing, climbing, bouncing, jumping little one. Periodically inspect your baby gear to make sure nothing is loose, broken, frayed, coming apart or missing and regularly check the recalls - they seem to be happening with frightening frequency these days.