The Dear Dr.MOZ Baby Blog

Hello moose fans! There’s a lot going on out there in the world of baby products and services, so we’ll start with something “old” and something “new“. As always, let us know what you think by joining the conversation with a of the comments bubble above.

The “old” is yet another collection of recalls covering toys, cribs, and bunk beds.

• Tuesday night’s recall from Mattel covers 844,000 Chinese-manufactured toys for excessive levels of lead paint. We’ll likely see an increase in recalls as the toy manufactures tighten-up their quality control process, but hopefully this will result in fewer products making it out to our kids in the long run. Until then, you can keep visiting us for updates or read one of our past posts on how to receive warnings straight from the Consumer Product Safety Commission. (see CSPC website for full Sept recall list or info below)
• A recall getting less coverage is Netto’s recall of approximately 400 “Moderne” and “Loft” Cribs. No injuries have been reported, but there is an issue with the side rail spindles separating from the top rail posing an entrapment and strangulation hazard. (more from the CPSC)
• Approximately 500 Jubee Bunk Beds distributed by d-Scan have been recalled due to collapse hazard. (more from the CPSC)

The “new” is a strange and interesting new service called The Right Baby Name. It advertises itself as the only scientific method for choosing your baby’s name. It uses a step-by-step process asking your for your name idea, due date, baby gender, ethnicity, and other details. It then gives you a full analysis of the baby name by describing the uniqueness of the name and the “implications of your choice” on your child among other details.

Expecting parents can visit the website, purchase a book, and/or buy a membership which offers name reports, comparisons, analysis, and a downloadable audio book. (more at www.therightbabyname.com)

For a full description of the latest Mattel product recalls, visit the CSPC website for the full September recall list or click on the link below for Tuesday night’s full Mattel recall toy title list.

Have fun and stay healthy,

Dr.MOZ

Mattel Recalls (released Tuesday night Sept. 5th, 2007)

• Dream Puppy House™– orange on miniature dog
• Dream Kitty Condo™– brown on miniature cat
• Table & Chairs Kitchen Playset – yellow food on two dinner plates, brown on miniature dog, yellow and orange on potato chip bowl, orange on salad bowl
• Bathtub & Toilet Playset – brown on miniature cat
• Desk & Chair Bedroom Playset – brown on miniature dog
• Living Room Playset (deluxe) – brown on miniature cat
• Living Room Playset (premium) – yellow flower on purse
• GEOTRAX™ Rail & Road System Freightway Transport™– yellow headlights on train car and miniature ladder
• GEOTRAX™ Special Track Pack™ – yellow headlights on train car and miniature ladder
• “It’s a Big Big World” 6-in-1 Bongo Band – painted decal on top of clear plastic on drum