Good Links - Recalls, Compassion Int'l, AAP Carseat Guidelines, and more

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Hi all!  I have so much on my mind that I want to share but just don't have time at the moment to get it all typed!  I definitely want to share some links today with you.

• First of all, there has been a massive baby sling recall.  Infantimo slings have been recalled.  Click through to read all the details.  I will say that babies have been in slings and "worn" for hundreds of years.  I am all for keeping products safe.  I am all for recalls when products are not safe.  I am not in favor of the following hysteria that claims every sling will kill babies (yes, I have heard that often lately).  I use a sling.  I will use it when Baby gets here.  The close contact is fantastic for both milk supply and baby's weight gain and transition into the outside world (think of the very popular "kangaroo care" that helps nicu babies grow better).  It is safest to have baby more upright until they have good head/neck control.  Read your instructions, watch proper use videos online, and be safe!

• I have been following the amazing journey of Kristen from We Are THAT Family as she traveled with Compassion International to Africa and blogged  about her experience.  Definitely check out that series of posts here.  Most importantly, check out this post regarding the importance of writing letters to those children you may sponsor through Compassion or other programs.  How eye opening!

• I found a link to the AAP's car seat recommendations.  I was surprised to hear that a 1 year old Graco carseat a friend has had in it's manual, "as soon as baby's feet touch the seat of the car while rear facing, you must turn them forward facing so baby can be comfortable."  It didn't mention the LAW of 20lbs AND 1 year.  It didn't mention the AAP's stance on staying rear facing to the limits of the seat and continuing if the limits are reached before 20lbs AND 1 year.  It didn't mention all the mounting research of how much safer it is to rear face until age two when baby's neck muscles are strong enough to support the head forward facing.

• Lastly, here is a link to some great Campbell's soup coupons!  Check out Penny Pinching Penguin for all sorts of deals - especially great deals on diapers this week!