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Daniel said: What a brilliant idea!
[Printable world: Printies' sorta-DIY stuffed friends] 
Karla W. said: So glad she’s feeling better. “The bug” has been going around our house too. :)
[Sick kid]
Tara said: Just an aside… The CPSIA in the U.S. is retroactive. So if a level BECOMES too high due… [Breaking: Melissa & Doug, Imaginarium toys recalled in Canada appear to violate U.S. limits]
Karen said: I keep seeing this post, and couldn’t help but relay a story with this piece of playground equipment. We have… [An amazing playground digging toy]
Matt said: I just bought a Sigg bottle 12/26/09. Now just a month later the liner is peeling at the screw threads.… [Two new "BPA-free" problems that could drive away the last loyal SIGG users (whoever you are)]
marc said: Without access to cheap second hand toys, I imagine we’re going to see more new-toy drives; meaning all that extra… [Toys, trash and the CPSIA]
Cecily T said: I got one of these for my birthday...love it! I don’t travel w/ beverages much, but wasn’t able to find… [Irony and sincerity collide in my favorite new travel mug]
Jen Mueller said: We went mostly to dry beans some time ago for this reason (Not as hard as you think and you… [What the FDA's admission to "some concern" over BPA really means]
Helen said: This is a great article! We started a tradition with our now 14 month old to volunteer first thing every… [Travel, volunteer opportunities, and kids]
Enter the challenger! said: @Anitra I have to agree with you. We focus group tested modern Sesame Street and found opposite results… [Not Elmo's world: Classic "Sesame Street"]
Jeremiah said: We give Z an allowance each week that includes money for spending and money to set aside for charitable giving.… [Giving to Haiti: Making charitable giving real for young children]
caly said: oh no! we just rec’d this as a gift. think it was purchased @ target. what am I to do… [JAKKS Pacific's "Spa Factory" still a ticking time balm]
Rapid Share said: I believe relations with grandparents depends on the national traditions. I’m from Russia and in our culture the role of… [ZRecs Family follow-up: Dealing with challenging grandparents]
Chris Rutherford said: The original Snack Traps (by Mossworld) are awesome. They work really well.
[Hansel & Gretel's favorite snack holder: Gerber Graduates Lil' Snackin' Bowl]
Monika said: How is the tag-less label testing of the Carter’s clothing going?
[Ask ZRecs: Safer nail polish, BPA-free claims, cloth diapers, tagless rashes, and straw cup cleaning]
Jennifer Taggart, TheSmartMama said: Having worked on several recalls for clients, I can tell you the process can be very extended, although the CPSC… [How long is too long to wait to recall a product with a known hazard?]
Mommy Bridget said: You are a wonderful example to people everywhere. I love your web site and appreciate the work you do help… [Why we are adopting a "Keep No Stuff" reviewing policy]
Jeremiah said: @Cara: The testing found lead in the label, not the screen print. We can confirm this, as we coordinated the… [Target onesie cited for illegal lead levels due to ZRecs reader product search]
Michelle said: I absolutly reccomend this product! My children love their “eco dough” and make it clear to their friends that it… [Eco-Kids USA's play dough makes us willing to pay for stuff you can make for free]
Lucia said: I only like the stainless and glass options presented here, and I give low marks to companies like Nalgene and… [The ZRecs 2009 BPA-Free Water Bottle Showdown]
CK said: I love the Nuby cup. My main issue is that my toddler bites the tips off the straws. I cannot… [2009 BPA-Free Sippy and Straw Cup Showdown, Toddler to Pre-K Division, Middle Tier]
My Boaz's Ruth said: Neat! My husband learned by Suzuki. His sister is still playing Violin (he changed to viola as he got older)… [And... we're back!]
Marie said: I bought the Joey dress up wooden figurine - is it safe? How do I find out that information? Have… [Exclusive: Melissa & Doug answer recall questions, pledge to test all toys to Canadian standard]
Jeremiah said: We saw and played with it at the ABC Kids Expo, and Z was not with us on that day.… [2009 ZRecs Gift Guide, Part 2: The best learning products for holiday gifts]
Jenna Glatzer said: So glad to be of help. :)
[Mini Media Mogul: Four fun Christmas books]
Bridget Bielowicz said: Love the idea, as a preschool teacher this would be a great way to have a in house field trip.....now… [For Sale By Owner: One Bubble Bus]
Karen Rogers said: I’m usually aware of how my behavior impacts my granddaughter, but after a particularly stressful two and a half hour… [ZRecs Family: How our stress affects our kids, and how to lessen the impact - and relax!]
Teri Thompson said: Just bought this camera tonight for my almost 3 year-old for christmas...he uses my canon like a pro so we… [Z's new digital camera - the Polaroid a530 - and criteria for choosing a camera for a five-year-old]
Alex said: Hi, I am using glass botlles with my baby girl, and I was wondering if there is a great trick… [New options for glass baby bottles]
Tasha said: I agree with Joshua’s comment. I have had a terrible time trying to find toys with a diversity of complexions… [Mighty World, Playmobil, and the role of realism]
Margie said: Great idea! I’m going to give it a try.
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Jeremiah said: Lanie, GoodGuide appears to have no evidence of safety problems with Razor scooters. However, their listing for the Razor… [Zhu Zhu Pets are safe, but consumer advocacy can be hazardous to your health]
My Boaz's Ruth said: Are you going to post the 5th gift guide you mentioned here?
[2009 ZRecs Gift Guide: Classic Toys]
Amanda said: I think that they should ban the plastic tracks and do the metal support rods for dropside cribs. My son’s… [The drop-side crib ban: Is there more to this than meets the eye?]
Nicole said: I have a 10 month old daughter who started wearing her brother’s hand-me-downs a few weeks ago . . .… [Carter's Tagless Update: Have eco-friendly labels reduced infant skin rashes?]
Sandra said: Beware of Nurture Pure. I ordered 2 cups from Nurture Pure’s website on 11/6/09 after reading this blog (which I… [Finally, a small straw cup for toddlers]
Jeremiah said: Heather, Natasha, Lila, and Lynnette: Please see our new post on this for an update and a Q&A;with Melissa… [The Melissa & Doug Recall: An open letter to Doug Bernstein]
Helen said: I have two of them both of which the top cover broke within a few weeks of purchasing. Was looking… [Redesigned Thermos FUNtainer's potential choking, laceration hazards not so fun]
Jennifer Maron said: But your flickr set is private! How can we check against it if it’s private?
[The Nuby Teether Recall: Recalled teether photos]
Shan said: My daughter loves these and we’ve never had a problem with them. And Rubbermaid does sell replacement straws for them.… [Meet the World's Worst Straw Cup: The Rubbermaid Litterless Juice Box]
amy said: thanks!
[Recess!]
Monique said: I decided not to buy this type of crib as soon as I looked at it. It looks like it… [Industry moves to ban drop-sided cribs]
Jason said: the new liners peel and sigg doesnt do anything about it. this is crap for such an expensive bottle from… [SIGG, on the record: An interview with CEO Steve Wasik]
Jacki said: We used this with our son - it is wonderful. The flight attendants all commented on how much easier it… [Make young kids safer on flights, without the car seat]
Kristen O'Donnell said: Yes, their 2009 line is also causing problems for children. My son was one of them.
[CPSC releases rash advisory for Carter's tagless apparel. Is it enough?]
Casey said: Occasionally I feel silly having spent so much money on our convertible crib, but every time I read about another… [Notes on the recall of 2.1 million Stork Craft drop side cribs]
Lisa @growingyourbaby said: I like this! Like many sites, we do review products given to us by manufacturers, but some go back to… [A proposal for disclosure on Twitter]
corrine staveley said: I am having trouble locating the heavy blanket material in infants sleepers of 40-50 years ago doing away… [Carter's responds to ZRecs inquiry]
kenm said: By the folks who brought you “Snoozy Snake” and “Rockabye Rotweiler,” no doubt!
[JPMA certifies grizzly bear to industry crib standard]
Naomi said: I did think the Upton Sinclair reference was seriously awesome…
[World's best in-flight magazine publishes world's best article on the mommyblogging mess]
Leighann said: I need to take on this exact task, moving board books and lower level books from my daughter’s room to… [Organizing children's books for young children: A simple category method]
Jennifer M said: Thanks Julie! The Holt book is the first we read too - it’s a well loved copy. I can’t wait… [Our favorite homeschooling resources for all families]
Katy Ellison said: My gracious! “Lead tainted onesie” is perhaps the most frightening phrase I’ve heard in my life!
[Can you help ZRecs get a lead-tainted onesie recalled this weekend?]
mel said: Jeremiah- Cool idea. How did you store the homemade moonsand after you made it? Namely, did you cover it in… [Making safe homemade moon sand]
LEC said: My 3-yo has the Green Toys Cookware and Dining set and loves it-thanks, grandma! It is very nice quality and… [From the archives: Recycled Play Dishes from Green Toys]
Julie said: Ooh! I like these. What an excellent link. Thanks for sharing.
[Make holiday pop-up cards with help from Robert Sabuda]
Theresa said: Ok, I’m also wondering about the Disney Pix Junior camera that says it’s 1.3 MP! Anyone try this one???
[Our pick for a good kids' digital camera]
Mominator said: We exchanged “We” for the “I” portions of the statement...amazingly, this seemed to have worked with my MIL!!!!
[ZRecs Family: How "I" statements can help dislodge disagreements and dispel dischord]
Jeremiah said: @Melanie: Keep your child away from the stroller when you are unfolding it. Be careful you do not allow your… [Beyond the Maclaren recall: Take our stroller safety survey and help the CPSC]
mk said: Where would one get a form for Guarianship that would be seen as a legal document in case something was… [Preparing for the stuff parents don't like to think about: Wills, trusts, guardianship, and more]
David M./ Sprig Toys said: Thanks again for your fair, honest review. We always appreciate the feedback and recommendations for improving the play and function… [Sprig's Dolphin Adventure: A great toy boat, in and out of the tub]
My Boaz's Ruth said: I LOVE it! I was looking at wooden stackers for my son but I’ll have to see if these would… [The Food Chain Friends: Consuming fun]
Annie said: Thanks so much for all of your really great feedback and questions about the unlimited sweets experiment! I am taking… [The Unlimited Sweets Experiment: Final observations on free candy access in a healthy household]
My Boaz's Ruth said: I keep hearing songs I like from Pop Fly on Pandora and its on my “to buy” list on Amazon.… [Mini Media Mogul: Sizing up CDs by Justin Roberts, Hullabaloo, Rebecca Frezza and Laura Freeman]
Karen said: I’ve pondered this post for a while. I think like almost everything.... it depends. It depends on the relationship between… [ZRecs Family: Whose rules rule? Parenting and the role of the grandparent]
Dan said: If you bought the stroller and car seat combo, good luck at getting your money back. Mia Moda is refunding… [Strike two for Mia Moda: NHTSA recalls 5,500 car seats]
Karen said: Well in my defense, I figured the sharpie permanent marker on the granite stone would be tacky!
[Day of the Dead, day of the living]
Kim said: I couldnt understand what was giving my daughter a rash at the nape of her neck. Almost like a burn… [Carter's tagless rashes update: Company admits some clothing still not Oko-Tex certified]
Karla W. said: It looks like she had a blast! Cute Cape too. I love that you’re family’s bowling scores are in the… [Recent family photos]
Jim said: Caillou regularly cries about not getting his way and often fights with his sister and even his friends. Of course,… [Four new ways to get Caillou in print]
Berliner said: I now live in Europe, and I emailed the SIGG office here about exchanging bottles. They say that because they… [The SIGG BPA Confession: You aren't going to like it any more than we do]
lace said: I’ll have to look into that pen trick. My stroller (Silvercross Dazzle) has that same issue of not being able… [The Britax Blink: A nice compact stroller at a great price point]
My Boaz's Ruth said: Interestingly, we still have candy leftover from Easter last year so I’m not too concerned about candy overload. Maybe when… [Halloween: So much candy, too many calories and cavities!]
Terry McNichols said: The line I trace with my feet walking to the museum is more important and more beautiful than the lines… [Playing near a broken water main]
Jeremiah said: Sorry to hear it, Susan. I’d suggest calling the company directly for a resolution to your problem, particularly the replacement… [Advocacy-based retail: A ZRecs 50/50 Sale]
Jennifer said: That was hilarious. My 2 year old thought it was even funnier. I can’t wait to show my husband. He’ll… [Alexei Alexeev's KJFG, and its many fans]
Amy Kraft said: We’ve been loving that DVD of The Three Robbers, too. After watching the video a hundred times, we bought Olive… [Notes on preparations for Halloween 2009]
Shawn said: Monster Mischief</a> by Pamela Jane. The misadventures of little monsters making monster stew on halloween. Beautiful watercolor illustrations, rhyming text… [Mini Media Mogul: Three great picture books for the young child's Halloween]
Genevieve said: I’m only on day one, but the bowl/suction cup worked great. I live in London and bought the bowl set… [The quest for the spill-proof bowl: Could Vital Baby have broken the curse?]
Emily said: We will be headed to the theaters in November. We’ve read Fantastic Mr. Fox to our five year old… twice. … [Wes Anderson's "Fantastic Mr. Fox"]
Jeremiah said: Jenna, I don’t think we can expect all great children’s artists to be alike, or all of them to be… [Why "Where the Wild Things Are" is not a film for young kids]
KiwiLog said: Hi! We loved your post over at KiwiLog and decided to feature it as a part of our weekly mom… [ZRecs Family: Empathy for pirates: Teachable moments in compassion for young children]
kenm said: LOL funny! Well done. Worthy of The Onion.
[Checking in with Corduroy]
Linilla said: Discouraging news. I have a couple of glass bottles with screw caps that I just keep reusing. They are small… [Gaiam admits aluminum bottles leach BPA at nearly 20 times SIGG's levels]
My Boaz's Ruth said: I’m looking forward to more reviews like this one.
[Cheekeyes: Serenity, for a price]
Jeremiah said: Erica, are you saying these dehydrators are still on the market, with the window-screen material? Or that the window screens… [Food dehydrating: A natural way to preserve and enjoy your food]
Alisha said: We don’t let our kids eat many sweets, but they do LOVE these lollies! This is a great deal too!… [Halloween candy you can feel awesome about, and three new ZRecs columns]
Mominator said: As I suspected (and why I said “limiting” as opposed to “eliminating")...I just cannot bring myself to use the “tulip”… [ZRecs joins Safer Cans]
succession said: The article says antibacterial soaps contain triclocarban & triclosan. What about hand sanitizers like Purell? Purell mostly just alcohol. As… [Two good reasons to get away from antibacterial cleaners]
cancan said: This would be a cool gift along with a story book featuring rabbits, like Uncle Wiggley.
[Three surprising toy sets from Playmobil, Part 1]
Jessica said: Thanks so much for the review! The one I found on Amazon wasn’t very helpful. I’ll definitely try it out… [Building fun with the Plan Toys Construction Set]
Michelle said: Is Thermos doing anything about the broken products? I have two Funtainers where the lid broke and the plastic bottom… [Thermos changes Funtainer and Foogo plastics in response to consumer complaints]
soozle said: We bought our daughter a doll from Curly Q Cuties for her first birthday. She loved her right off, and… [CurlyQ Cuties: Design-your-own customized plush dolls get a handmade touch]
realgreengirl said: Jennifer Lance - the Ecousable bottles, according to their own website, is Made in China. At least the stainless steel… [What Gaiam knows: How one of America's most trusted brands is playing possum on BPA]
Lori said: I love reading about all the games you review because we are truly a game playing family! Thanks! Any time… [Catching thieves with Haba's "Suitcase Detectives" game]
Amy said: I bought the Mermaid book on your recommendation. Just got it and and I have to say you are so… [Five great books about mythic creatures]
Jordan said: I am a student doing research and i deff think that before giving stuff to your children you should check… [Sassy releases new list of BPA-containing products]
Katy said: Brings back good memories of making popcorn on the stove with my mom. How fun—can’t wait until my son is… [Popcorn: A tasty and very nutritious snack]
Tiffany said: We have the Sprig dump truck- and my son (now 3.5) LOVES it. And it’s exactly what you highlighted- the… [Sprig Toys Eco-Trucks nearly 50% off, and even better than we expected]
Jessica Maedchenspiele said: OMG! All these handmade giveaways are really cool. Thanks for sharing, I will take a look to the website you… [PRIZEY Editors' Picks: Green Living and Handmade Giveaways]
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