When I look back on all of A.J.’s old electronic devices and his very first tablets or electronic games as a preschooler, I either donated them or passed them along to a family friend. But then what? I don’t know where they ended up when they eventually stopped working. They’re …
Read More »Custom children’s clothes and toys from 5Continents Gallery in Buckhead
Mommy Talk Show taped the February series of webisodes at 5Continents Gallery (www.5continents.us) in the Buckhead section of Atlanta. It’s a fair trade gallery featuring handmade children’s clothes and toys from Peru, India, France and other countries. Anything you see at 5Continents can be customized and shipped anywhere. Gallery owner, …
Read More »CNN: Choking hazards prompt consumer group to warn about hazardous toys
This is the time of year when we buy Christmas toys for our children. Here's a reminder that you can't always trust the "age suggestion" about which toys are appropriate because they can still pose a choking hazard. In this CNN video, a mom describes how she helped her son when she realized he was choking on a toy she thought was safe. Her description is an alarming reminder that sometimes you won't hear your child choking. So it's important to keep an eye on them at all times. If you must be in another room, set up your baby video camera to watch them.
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