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KGS said: My 5yo daughter would love this game! Our favorite pet is our Golden Retriever. She’s big, very hairy, and overzealous… [Puppies, puppies everywhere: Peaceable Kingdom's Lost Puppies game] 
elana said: we love haba! we’ve been playing ‘treasure, ready, go!’ around here (recommended by you guys, i think) and… [HABA picks a winner with Hit the Throttle]
Jean Kubitschek said: You were blessed with a beloved friend whose legacy you carry on with your passionate words. Peace to… [Missing a friend today]
Mominator said: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44718393/ns/world_news-world_environment/
An update, a step in the correct direction…
[An Open Letter to the Girl Scouts of the USA]
Carolyn Thomas said: Hello ZRecs and thanks for including the link to my ‘Ethical Nag’ essay on P&G;’s diaper marketing efforts to Chinese… [Pampers to settle Dry Max class-action lawsuit]
Casey said: That is terrific! We do the free-range bedtime too with our 6 and 3 yr old. They create all sorts… [Superbaby]
Jeremiah said: Very cool. Z has a James Marshall book (Three Up A Tree, I think) that Marshall signed and doodled in.… [Doodle Roll: Short takes on a long idea]
Paula said: So funny. Nice to have my suspicions confirmed. Every time I see commercials for these, all I can think is,… [Crayola Colored Bubbles Wand Set eager to paint shoes, driveway, house]
Jeremiah said: We will, Tracy! A few notes: I’ve read about RPGKids, as well as a couple other kid-based RPGs… [Playtesting]
adrienne said: Thanks for this post. It lit a fire under me to find all those old receipts, credit card bills, or… [Bought Britax, Maclaren, or other baby gear from Toys/Babies R Us in the last decade? Read this.]
lace said: Glad to hear that you were unable to break them. The magnets were my one concern when the girls started… [Tegu Blocks: Sustainability, play, and inner blockness]
David Rosenstein said: Thank you for sharing this information. I am so proud of the Girl Scouts that are taking action to make… [More on Girl Scouts and orangutans]
Brenna @ Almost All The Truth said: That is so, so cool. Wish I had $150 to spend on one too. That would be perfect for my… [The Loog: A great idea for a three-stringed kids' guitar that doesn't exist (yet)]
Meredith said: I LOVE this book and will admit to being so sad when seeing the trailer for the movie. Its nothing… [Kids don't need "Mars Needs Moms"]
Lynn from OrganicMania.com said: I love this too! Can’t wait to show my son, the Lego fanatic!
[Long live Legos, Part 1]
Julie said: I still have mine too! Love it. It hadn’t even occurred to me to search it out again for my… [Dr. Seuss & Roy McKie's "My Book About Me"]
Anna said: I hope I bought the right game, it was only $0.99! My 6-year-old’s favorite app right now is cut-the-rope. I… [Playable Angry Birds birthday cake]
Jeremiah said: Z had her ears pierced at Sacred Heart in Houston. It’s at Westheimer and Taft.
[Notes on a five-year-old's ear piercing]
Dennis said: Cool! My son is still in his duplo (not lego) age, but he already loves watching this. Thanks for sharing.… [More Lego music madness: (Long live) The White Stripes]
Emily said: Wow, GREAT article! I use a Klean Kanteen bottle, and I’m totally hooked! I actually like the way it “sings”… [The ZRecs 2009 BPA-Free Water Bottle Showdown]
kaseychandler said: Are these wipes strong enough to scrub down the tub with? I use baking soda to cut down on soap… [The art of green compromise: Bathroom cleaning]
Naomi said: Super cool!
[Playmobil and Lego musicians rock the casbah]
Tania said: I love the Claire and the Bakery Thief book and i love reading the 2nd graphic novel too. I think… [Two great graphic novels for early pre-teen girls]
Hallie said: I am wondering why none of the other products in the same line--all of which presumably have the same general… [Cloud b's Dozy Dolphin recalled in EU for choking and burn hazards]
green said: THANK YOU!!!!! The restaurant.com coupon just rocks… Hello date night for me. $8 for $100 of gift certificates to the… [Best and worst last-minute gifts]
Rachel R. said: I’m not sure Carter’s can “just tell consumers what ingredients are in their tag ink.” If you read the full… [CPSC releases rash advisory for Carter's tagless apparel. Is it enough?]
dianna said: I’m curious about what other games Z plays on the Wii. We’ve had one since before my daughter was born… [What we bought Z for Christmas]
maya said: we allow unlimited tv. she gets bored with it quickly and turns it off herself. she rarely turns it on… [Chat transcript: A radical (for us) parenting idea]
mamaseoul said: I started with my daughter at 7 months. She got it very quicky. I still used diapers but offered potty… [One family's experiences with early start potty training (elimination communication)]
r said: Thanks for this. I have been wondering ways to improve this recipe. I still regret the secret being highly-processed cereal,… [Naked "Chex Mix": A more natural, heart-healthy version of a classic snack food]
Amanda said: I would suggest saying things such as, “I see you’re using your whole arm to color that paper”, or, “I… [Chip away at your child's creative instincts with P'kolino's "Color Like An Artist" coloring book]
paul said: I think this is very good information. The ASTM standard comprehensively addresses falls because falls represent the primary hazard which… [Shopping cart safety: Buckle up, but then what?]
Leighann of Multi-Minding Mom said: I purchased a used Playmobil 123 train at a consignment sale and I have to say it’s one of my… [The Playmobil 123 Farm will grow with your child]
Courtney said: Caitlin, I too have a glass blender but it’s about 4 years old. A Cuisinart Smartpower Duet. It says it… [BPA, PVC and phthalates in food processors and blenders]
Julie Rhodes said: On October 29, 2010, I ordered two goodbyn products from their home website. Today is December 5, 2010 and I… [The Goodbyn lunch box: It's clever, but is it good?]
Tracy @ Ascending Butterfly said: My deepest sympathy regarding the loss of your friend. I can certainly empathize! Glad to see you back,… [The quiet game]
Anitra said: I love the YBike - got one for my daughter at just 20 months old. By her 2nd birthday, she’s… [Holiday shopping deals on Amazon (Cyber Monday and beyond)]
lace said: What an amazing marble run! The girls love to create marble runs from their blocks. Can’t wait to show them… [Kid's bedroom marble run]
ken mcnichols said: What fun! Even more fun than live rats in a maze!
[DIY Hexbug Nano Lego racetrack]
Jill said: I appreciated the time and thorough review that I found at your website. We are a Britax Family (I have… [Large and In Charge: The Britax Chaperone Infant Car Seat and Stroller]
William said: We have a total of 6 SIGG bottles of different sizes that we bought over the years. 4 of them… [Two new "BPA-free" problems that could drive away the last loyal SIGG users (whoever you are)]
Katie said: These Mighty World toys look great. Can I assume since they are highly recommended here on http://www.zrecommends.com/ that they… [Mighty World, Playmobil, and the role of realism]
MyFeminineMind said: I just discovered this post and I tried the same thing a few months ago with our (then) 3-year-old daughter.… [The Unlimited Sweets Experiment: Final observations on free candy access in a healthy household]
Dewey Darsow said: I have to say that the cost really depends on the overall value. We have a larger family, my husband… [The Baby Bjorn Travel Crib]
bkwyrm said: My daughter just broke out in the same kind of chemical burn/rash from a Fall/Winter 2010 Carter’s nightshirt. I’ve left… [Carter's responds to ZRecs inquiry]
Natasha said: We use cloth diapers as well and my son has never ever had a diaper related rash from them. When… [A warning about Pampers Dry Max diapers]
marykay said: ah, it’s okay. We raised our kids on these, they’re convenient. Though once you loose the straw you’re skrooed. LOL… [Meet the World's Worst Straw Cup: The Rubbermaid Litterless Juice Box]
SEM said: I’m having issues in getting a refund as well, for 2 carseats and bases! Even without the refund I would… [Strike two for Mia Moda: NHTSA recalls 5,500 car seats]
Asia said: We registered for the blue/green OXO Candela Tooli set while expecting our first and they have been a lifesaver since… [OXO's cute, functional night lights]
Lisa Wilcox said: I came across your blog about getting sun exposure while doing a google search for a story about children needing… [Do you need a boost of Vitamin D?]
Wan Hoon said: This is a fabulous shot. Z showed so much energy and vibrancy in this shot. Happy Birthday, Z.
[Z at 6]
Lynn said: Cool! I remember doing this! Thanks! My 2-year-old is probably not quite ready yet ;) but I have a couple… [Finger knitting: A perfect craft for a six-year-old]
Danielle said: Thank you so much for this very informative series. Casey in this article is almost a spitting image account of… [The true story of Pampers Dry Max, Part 2: What Dry Max is doing to kids]
Jeremiah said: Natalie and Lorraine, Z had her ears pierced at Sacred Heart in Houston. It’s at Westheimer and Taft.
[No guns allowed: Why our five-year-old's ears were pierced by a pro]
JS said: How can I tell whether or not my “Hamilton Beach Big Mouth deluxe 14 Cup Food Processor” which I recently… [Updated info on BPA, phthalates and PVC in Hamilton Beach blenders and food processors]
Heather said: I think GeoTrax look like a fun toy for kids, especially considering our 2 yr old boy loves trains! I… [From the archives: Tree frogs and Geotrax]
Nicole Frets said: My baby girl had an awful rash from the dry max diapers (samples, never put any on her that I… [Initial results of our Pampers Dry Max skin testing: Things are getting interesting]
HappyMom said: This looks interesting for my 10-year-old daughter with dyslexia. She loves word games, but has a terrible time succeeding. Finding… [Scrabble Junior is EF UE EN]
kalb said: Thanks for the great reviews and for the videos...they were very helpful in my decision to buy a PlanetBox for… [The PlanetBox: A lunch box for those inheriting our planet]
Jeni said: Good ideas for E (B eats no fruit/veg). Can’t find Fruitabus lately at the store :(
[Packing a vegetarian lunch for kids or adults]
Sarah said: Help! I am pretty sure there was a post on cool tools from australia that help build with cardboard. I… [Hands-on building and creativity toys from the 2010 Toy Fair]
Katy said: Wow—thanks for sharing this. I can’t wait until my son is a little bigger. Of course, my husband would happily… [Lego Games: Race 3000]
Georgette Farren said: Can you walk on them without them breakeing ?
[DIY family stepping stones]
Dave - Raleigh said: Just found your site by looking for the words Family and Expectations. I wondered if you have any better way… [ZRecs Family: Expectations]
Shannon said: I know this is an old post but I have a Mutsy Spider I won on a blog last year.… [The Mutsy Spider: A great mid-range stroller you won't be able to get for long]
Erin S said: I’m stroller shopping for my first and have eyed the Indie as my primary stroller. I thank you for your… [The Bumbleride Indie: A good stroller, but not for a baby]
Lynne Terrabla said: My kids also love Tiny Cool (and so does my husband and I). We were thrilled to hear that they… [Mini Media Mogul: Recent kids' music by Starfish, Princess Katie and Racer Steve, and more]
Karen said: These sound like reasonable suggestions to make difficult changes easier. I tried taking a different route to work every day… [Do one thing different]
Karen said: I knew there was a reason I was overly watchful. Now I have a reason for my over protectiveness.
[Drowning doesn't look like drowning]
Doreen said: If I remember correctly, the ZRecs website benefits from our clicks from off your site to purchase items you recommend.… [2009 BPA-Free Sippy and Straw Cup Showdown, Toddler to Pre-K Division, Top Picks]
Kaely said: We have a PlanetBox lunchbox for my son and he used it all last year. I love it. We have… [ZRecs Q&A: Planetbox]
Sharon Thomas said: What is the difference between Swaddlers and dry max
[The true story of Pampers Dry Max, Part 1: The Diaper Wars]
RookieMom Whitney said: The first thing I thought when I saw that toy is that it looks like the NBC logo peacock. Do… [A lovely teething toy: Plan Toys' Baby Car]
Mominator said: Cloth convert here with a note on the gDiapers - we use the gDiapers pants with either cotton prefold or… [ZRecs Cloth Diaper Showdown]
JP said: Here’s my question, when considering lead in food, does it make sense to really understand how it came to be… [The juice box lead scare: Parents as pawns (again)]
LooneyJen said: Funny, that was my comment above… Caught site of the “related post” off of the Plan Car post and it… [Don't underestimate the power of a HexBug]
Shannon said: OK we got these today and I have to say I am pretty disappointed. I really like Green Toys, but… [Great "first blocks" from recycled plastic]
N. said: Brenna- I’ve had the same question on whether more affordable sunscreen is available! We need at least 4 tubes to… [New from thinkbaby: The sunscreen we're using this year]
Kathleen said: Sounds exciting! You guys are always up to the best and informative stuff. Keep up the great work.
[What we're up to]
may said: I never would buy Sigg because its aluminum, did not even know about BPA. I got the one at Whole… [What Gaiam knows: How one of America's most trusted brands is playing possum on BPA]
AJsMomma said: Can’t wait to see this movie! It will be DD’s first trip to the movies. Very exciting. :-)
[The dreamy life of Ken]
Leighann of Multi-Minding Mom said: We began reading Little House in the Big Woods (the 1st Little House book) and my vegetarian daughter was at… [Still life with cow heart]
Rosie Girl Dreams said: I loved this post. As we embark on our first year of homeschool/unschooling this fall, I know I’ll be re-reading… [An unschooling primer]
Sarah said: We have the Me-Me cup too and we hate it. We have the problem with plug falling out all the… [2009 BPA-Free Sippy Cup Showdown: Baby and Toddler Division, Top Picks]
Pampers bring back the OLD CRUISERS said: Firstly, I want to clear the misinformation about our page. We did not remove the posts from Ms. Allen. Facebook… [Pampers, on the record: An interview with Jodi Allen]
Annie said: Absolutely the WRONG action to take. Drop-Side cribs have been around since WWII and only recently have become a hazard… [The drop-side crib ban: Is there more to this than meets the eye?]
Sara said: This song is fascinating as you mentioned. I was so happy to find this song when I was first learning… [Pop Korean counting song]
MIke Loves Water said: Hello- I think Klean Kanteen has done a great job with the replacements- I received mine 3 days after sending… [Klean Kanteen recalls 1.3 million sports caps]
BoycottPampers said: Great dissections of possible causes. I peronally believe that perhaps their “tests” of the diapers weren’t using urine. And maybe,… [Five possible sources of irritation in Pampers Dry Max diapers]
Christa Jenkins said: Ugh! Thank you! I somehow now have pink eye and had already been on bed rest for th past 4… [Getting rid of pink eye, naturally: Three lessons from the front lines]
Candace said: That was quick...I just went to make a donation and saw you reached the goal! Next time!
[Pampers Dry Max research: We're halfway to our goal!]
Sandra Little said: Otto’s Orange Day, part of this series, is one of our favorites.
[Toon Books: Comics for four-year-olds? Bring 'em on!]
Maria said: I love it! My oldest son was 3 and still addicted to his pacifiers, even when his baby brother came… [They shoot mice, don't they? A visit from the Pacifier Fairy]
Maria said: Melissa and Doug don’t seem to be “tight lipped” about this. Company owners cannot open themselves up to lawsuits and… [Exclusive: Melissa & Doug answer recall questions, pledge to test all toys to Canadian standard]
helen said: Thanks for sharing this. The sad thing is that this is not highly advertised as opposed to the whole CPSIA… [Why we have so little confidence in the safety of Mattel products]
Jenna said: Cracked me up.
["Tiny Art Director": playful collaboration between an illustrator and his toddler daughter]
Aari Ludvigsen said: Thanks for the videos—incredible innovations. I’m upgrading to this.
[Checking out the Britax Advocate]
Annie @ PhD in Parenting said: We watched the first few episodes before we left for Germany and loved it and were appalled by it. … [Thoughts on Jamie Oliver's "Food Revolution"]
Mom with life said: With kids it is certainly not necessary and, Imho, way too coddling to respond every they make a bid for… [How do you respond to your partner's daily "bids" for your love and attention?]
Holger said: This is a disgrace! I have a bottle with the new Eco line coating since a couple of months. I… [SIGG, on the record: An interview with CEO Steve Wasik]
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