Update: Mount Sinai NICU Closed

As reported this morning the NICU in Toronto was closed due to an infection outbreak. Not much information was available at that time about the particulars of the infection or how many babies were effected.

Here is what was reported this afternoon:

Four other infants have tested positive for serratia but are showing no [...]

Pregnant Moms Told To Skip Iron Supplements

Pregnant women are being warned that unless they are anaemic, say doctors, extra iron could cause her to develop high blood pressure, which in turn may lead to her baby being born smaller.
For more than 20 years, mothers-to-be have been advised to take iron supplements, although the Food Standards Agency now recommends they get the [...]

Oligears

I found these neat connecting gears that are magnetic from architect Daniel Oakley. Your child can construct cars, spinning tops, or stick to the fridge and put the gears outside.

This crazy toy can go together many different ways, providing your child endless hours of design and play.

I found the gears at oliblock.com for $37 for [...]

Introducing Ireland’s Most Famous Newborns Rocco and Jay

Thrilled parents Nicky Byrne and his wife Georgina Ahern hold their newborn twins Rocco and Jay, while her father, the Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, beams with pride.

The twins have just recently been able join their parents at home after needing to spend some extra time in the NICU. Rocco and Jay arrived [...]

RECALL:Fisher-Price Rainforest Infant Swings Recalled Due to ENTRAPMENT Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Rainforest Open Top Take-Along™ Swings
Units: About 112,000 (an additional 15,000 were sold worldwide)
Importer: Fisher-Price, of East Aurora, NY
Hazard: Infants [...]

Cute Pregnancy Top

This is a really cute top for expectant mommies. It has a comfortable crew neck, made of 100% cotton and fits nicely over your belly.

Slogans on pregnancy t-shirts have become popular because they announce to the world that you are, in fact, expecting a baby and not carrying extra weight.
This shirt is sold [...]