Thursday, January 18, 2007
Consumer Reports Retraction
Hi all-
Just wanted to let everyone know (if you haven't already heard) that Consumer Reports is retracting its carseat study. A full article can be found at:
http://www.cnn.com/2007/AUTOS/01/18/car_seat/index.html
It's so frustrating that carseat safety is so difficult for consumers to research! Who can you trust? I just wish we had higher standards and better independent testing!
-Angie
Just wanted to let everyone know (if you haven't already heard) that Consumer Reports is retracting its carseat study. A full article can be found at:
http://www.cnn.com/2007/AUTOS/01/18/car_seat/index.html
It's so frustrating that carseat safety is so difficult for consumers to research! Who can you trust? I just wish we had higher standards and better independent testing!
-Angie
Friday, January 12, 2007
Such an Old Man!
Rowan turned 15 months old on January 12. He acts so funny when we tell him he's 15 months old. Here's a cute video showing some of his antics. Notice the funny walk he does after we tell him he's sooooo old.
He also attempts to hold Maddox in this video. Quite funny since Maddox weighs a whopping 17+ pounds!
He also attempts to hold Maddox in this video. Quite funny since Maddox weighs a whopping 17+ pounds!
Thursday, January 11, 2007
What year is it?
We broke out some of Kyle's old clothes from when he was Rowan's age (in the 70s!). Rowan looked so cute in his oversized collar and slim pants. He's since had his hair cut, but a shaggy style really compliments his vintage duds, don't you think?
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Christmas Eve Recap
Oh, I'm so behind on my posts! Life with a toddler seems to be much busier than life with a baby.
Before I move on to more recent happenings, I have some more Christmas pics to share. On Christmas Eve, we had brunch at my mom and dad's house and opened presents. I was really surprised how much Rowan enjoyed opening his presents. I thought he'd still be too young to care, but he LOVED it! Every time he pulled out a toy, he'd start frantically doing the sign for "help" so that someone would get the toy out of its packaging (why is there so packaging!?). We had such a fun and relaxing morning!
Before I move on to more recent happenings, I have some more Christmas pics to share. On Christmas Eve, we had brunch at my mom and dad's house and opened presents. I was really surprised how much Rowan enjoyed opening his presents. I thought he'd still be too young to care, but he LOVED it! Every time he pulled out a toy, he'd start frantically doing the sign for "help" so that someone would get the toy out of its packaging (why is there so packaging!?). We had such a fun and relaxing morning!
Grandma Michelle helping Rowan open a present. 
Rowan with his new Legos.
Rowan with his new wooden block train.
Rowan with his beautiful new push/pull sled from Grandma and Grandpa. We've only been able to use it once so far (what's up with winter?!).
In the evening we traveled to Kyle's Uncle Brian and Aunt Jenny's house to celebrate with Kyle's dad's side of the family. Rowan had a fun time running around Brian and Jenny's new house and opening MORE presents!
Rowan with his new football (foo bough, according to Rowan) and mini picture of Great Grandpa Obert and Great Grandma Alice.
Rowan with his new John Deere tractor.
Christmas Day Recap
On Christmas day, we went to Kyle's mom and dad's house to have dinner and open presents. Rowan enjoyed yet another day of wrapping paper and brightly colored plastic! But he especially loved climbing on the presents before we opened them (see picture below).
After the pajamas finally went on, Rowan got another ride in his littler wagon. Cozy!
One of Kyle's favorite presents was the "big guy" "little guy" shirt set that he and Rowan received. Kyle can't wait until Rowan is big enough to fit in his "little guy" shirt.
By the end of the night, Rowan was down to his skivvies and taking rides in the new Radio Flyer wagon he got from Grandma and Grandpa. What a wild night!
After the pajamas finally went on, Rowan got another ride in his littler wagon. Cozy!
One of Kyle's favorite presents was the "big guy" "little guy" shirt set that he and Rowan received. Kyle can't wait until Rowan is big enough to fit in his "little guy" shirt.
Friday, January 05, 2007
Infant Car Seats: Buyer Beware!
I received a Consumer Reports e-mail alert today about infant car seats. Apparently, only two seats (Graco Snugride and Babytrend Flex-loc) performed well. All of the others they tested FAILED! We used the Snugride with Rowan and are now way beyond the infant car seat phase, but I thought some of you might be interested in seeing the article and ratings.
Here's the article (copy and paste the URL): http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/babies-kids/child-car-booster-seats/car-seats-2-07/overview/0207_seats_ov.htm
Here are the ratings (copy and paste the URL): http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/babies-kids/child-car-booster-seats/reports/child-car-seats-ratings/ratings-child-car-seats/latest-ratings/index.htm
Frankly, I'm horrified that NONE of the seats got an "excellent" rating. I'm also more than horrified by how rediculous and inadequate our testing standards are (30 mph? what would happen in a highway collision?)!! Europe has much tougher standards and the car seats sold there are WAY safer than the ones sold by the exact same companies in the U.S. Makes me want to order a car seat from England! Oh wait...using European seats is prohibited in the U.S. (how convenient).
Sometimes I really wonder about this country...
-Angie
*On a Rowan-related note, I promise to post the rest of my Christmas pics and about a few more recent happenings soon. I've had a bad cold and haven't been very motivated lately (Rowan keeps me upbeat, though).
Here's the article (copy and paste the URL): http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/babies-kids/child-car-booster-seats/car-seats-2-07/overview/0207_seats_ov.htm
Here are the ratings (copy and paste the URL): http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/babies-kids/child-car-booster-seats/reports/child-car-seats-ratings/ratings-child-car-seats/latest-ratings/index.htm
Frankly, I'm horrified that NONE of the seats got an "excellent" rating. I'm also more than horrified by how rediculous and inadequate our testing standards are (30 mph? what would happen in a highway collision?)!! Europe has much tougher standards and the car seats sold there are WAY safer than the ones sold by the exact same companies in the U.S. Makes me want to order a car seat from England! Oh wait...using European seats is prohibited in the U.S. (how convenient).
Sometimes I really wonder about this country...
-Angie
*On a Rowan-related note, I promise to post the rest of my Christmas pics and about a few more recent happenings soon. I've had a bad cold and haven't been very motivated lately (Rowan keeps me upbeat, though).
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