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NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- About one million Chinese-made, Simplicity brand cribs are being recalled after three infants died and seven were trapped when the drop side of cribs detached causing a dangerous gap, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Failures in the crib's drop side are due to a combination of hardware and design flaws that allow consumers to unintentionally install the drop side upside down. This installation could weaken the hardware and cause the drop side to detach from the crib, creating a gap that could lead to the entrapment and suffocation of infants.

The affected cribs include the following models: Aspen 3 in 1, Aspen 4 in 1, Nursery-in-a-Box, Crib N Changer Combo, Chelsea and Pooh 4 in 1. The recall also involves Simplicity cribs Aspen 3 in 1, Ultra 3 in 1, Ultra 4 in 1, Ultra 5 in 1, Whitney and the Trio using the Graco logo.

The recalled cribs have the model numbers 4600, 4605, 4705, 5000, 8000, 8324, 8800, 8740, 8910, 8994, 8050, 8750, 8760, and 8996, which can be found on the envelope attached to the mattress support and on the label attached to the headboard.

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I have always dreamed of having a Dyson vacuum! I have heard so many great things about Dyson like the effortless steering, the high-power suction, the clean air filter, the lightweight design and the list goes on.

There is a Dyson contest courtesy of 5 Minutes for Mom. They are giving away a PINK limited edition vacuum and you can enter the contest by clicking here - good luck!

Just in case you don't win one of these fabulous PINK Dyson vacuums, it is available for purchase at Target. Dyson is also donating $40 from each sale to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, too!

Chicco, USA is having a special promotion that I know my stylish readers would love! They will be giving away one of their high-end strollers (the Ct 0.1) every day during the month of September. Visit their site and fill out a brief survey to be eligible. There is no purchase necessary and no strings attached.

Chicco is an Italian company that produces high quality, safe, and stylish products, and the Ct 0.1 is a premier stroller in their line. Enter the contest by clicking here - Good Luck!


***UPDATE*** Just in case you don't happen to win during September, no worries because Stylish Moms will be giving away one of the same Chicco strollers next month - so stay tuned!

As a parent, the thought of your child with a cell phone can be quite scary. However, kajeet makes your child having a cell phone fun, safe, and real easy to manage! It is actually the first pay-as-you-go cell phone created just for families and offers tons of customizable features.

One of the coolest things about kajeet is the configurator feature. It helps you customize and configure your phone and service to meet the unique needs of you and your family. In the configurator, there is a time manager which lets you determine when the phone can and can't be used (like during study hours or after bedtime); a contact manager which lets you determine who can call or text the phone; an account activity manager which lets you know how much time is spent on calls, downloads or games; and a wallet manager which lets you manage how much money is on the account.

kajeet also allows you to set up parent and child wallets to give you better control over spending on the account. In addition, it helps you decide who pays for calls and services (great way to teach kids financial responsibility), transfer money from parent's wallet to child's wallet (great for allowances or a reward for grades), and to setup automatic transfers for when the account balance is low.



Our family tried the sleek and stylish blue Sanyo Katano (pictured above). The phone featured a digital zoom camera, speakerphone, picture messaging, a large main screen and of course call screening (you can listen to a caller while a message is being left on your phone). It was very easy to use and the preloaded wallpapers and ringtones were hip & colorful. I love that everything can be tracked especially call logs, account balances, and which features were being used. Also, calls to 900 & 976 numbers are automatically blocked.

I definitely recommend kajeet to families with kids. My little fashionista Brianna is only 2, but I used the phone with my 14 year-old niece this past week. She told me that she had a blast using the kajeet phone and playing fun games. She also mentioned that she is waiting on me to refill her wallet, too :)

So, how much does all of these great features cost? The service is competively priced and includes 5 cents per text message, 10 cents per minute of talk, 25 cents per picture message, 35 cents daily access charge (about $10 a month), and unlimited AIM for $6.99 per month. There is no extra charge for domestic long distance, no long-term contracts, no activation costs, no early termination fees and no hidden fees!

You can purchase your child's kajeet phone service online or at Best Buy, Limited Too and Longs Drugs!

Real Toys is unique online store that makes toys for children from recycled and savaged fabrics. Recycled clothes, scraps and remnants make up the eclectic mix of fabrics used. They are chosen based on their visual and textural appeal. Real Toys aim to provide children (and grown up children) with simple, friendly toys that stimulate the senses of sight and touch and encourage imaginative play.

Being resourceful in the materials that Real Toys use contributes in a small way to the environmental problems we face, as well as demonstrating that everything does not have to be brand new to be beautiful.

Click here to get your child's real toy today!

Enjoy your Labor Day Weekend!

The Stylish Mom & Crew will be headed out of town to visit relatives - see you next week.

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With all the news surrounding toy recalls, I wanted to address it on our site. Here are some toys that are on the recall list. PLEASE make sure you are paying attention to the news about these toys because I have found at least 2 toys that Brianna had from Fisher Price that were on the list and contaminated with lead.




Name of Product: Imaginarium Wooden Coloring Cases

Units: About 27,000

Importer / Retailer: Toys "R" Us Inc., of Wayne, N.J.

Hazard: The printed ink on the outer packaging of the wood case contains lead. Also, some of the black watercolor paint contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the products away from children and return the item to the nearest Toys "R" Us store for store credit.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Toys "R" Us at (800) TOYSRUS/869-7787 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, and between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday, or visit the company’s Web site at toysrus.com

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Name of Product: Robbie Ducky™ Kids Watering Cans

Units: About 6,000

Importer: Jo-Ann Stores Inc., of Hudson, Ohio

Hazard: The beak of the watering can contains lead in the paint, which violates the federal law prohibiting lead paint on children's toys. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the watering can away from children and return it to any Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Jo-Ann Stores Inc. toll-free at (888) 739-4120 ext. 7 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email the firm at guest.services@jo-annstores.com or visit the firm’s Web site at joann.com

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Name of Products: Various Polly Pocket dolls and accessories with magnets

Units: About 7.3 million play sets (about 2.4 million play sets were recalled on November 21, 2006)

Importer: Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif.

Hazard: Small magnets inside the dolls and accessories can come loose. The magnets can be found by young children and swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforation or blockage, which can be fatal.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel to receive a voucher for a replacement toy of the customer’s choice, up to the value of the returned product.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Mattel toll-free at (888) 597-6597 anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at service.mattel.com

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Name of Product: Doggie Day Care™ play sets

Units: About 1 million

Importer: Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif.

Hazard: Small magnets inside the toys can fall out. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforation or blockage, which can be fatal.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel to receive a free replacement toy.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Mattel toll-free at (888) 597-6597 anytime or visit the firm’s Web site at service.mattel.com

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Name of Product: Barbie and Tanner™ play sets

Units: About 683,000

Importer: Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif

Hazard: A small magnet inside the “scooper” accessory can come loose. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforation or blockage, which can be fatal.

Description: The recall involves Barbie and Tanner™ play sets -- model numbers J9472 and J9560. The toys include a “scooper” accessory with a magnetic end. Recalled scoopers have a visible, silver-colored, disc-shaped magnet on the end of the scooper. Scoopers with a white material covering the magnet and products manufactured after January 31, 2007 are not recalled.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel to receive a free replacement toy.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, call Mattel toll-free at (888) 597-6597 anytime or visit the firm’s Web site at service.mattel.com

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Name of Product: “Sarge” die cast toy cars

Units: About 253,000

Importer: Mattel Inc., of El Segundo, Calif

Hazard: Surface paints on the toys could contain lead levels in excess of federal standards. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Mattel. Consumers will need to return the product to receive a replacement toy.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Mattel at (800) 916-4997 anytime or visit the firm’s Web site at service.mattel.com

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Name of Product: Sesame Street, Dora the Explorer, and other children's toys

Units: About 967,000

Importer: Fisher-Price Inc., of East Aurora, N.Y.

Hazard: Surface paints on the toys could contain excessive levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Description: The recalled involves various figures and toys that were manufactured between April 19, 2007 and July 6, 2007 and were sold alone or as part of sets. The model names and product numbers for the recalled toys, which are all marked with "Fisher-Price," are listed below. The toys may have a date code between 109-7LF and 187-7LF marked on the product or packaging.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Fisher-Price. Consumers will need to return the product and will receive a voucher for a replacement toy of the consumer's choice (up to the value of the returned product).

Consumer Contact: For additional information contact Fisher-Price at (800) 916-4498 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at service.mattel.com

Dressing for the office can be a challenge when you’re expecting. You might be confused as to what to buy and how to put it all together, but Liz Lange knows how to create easy, comfortable, stylish looks that will get you through whatever your day at the office might bring. Liz suggests dressing to impress with a selection of work basics that will carry you from meetings in the boardroom to casual Fridays.

Office chic tips courtesy of Liz Lange:

*For most, business casual is the everyday work attire. The best way to dress for this is to focus on key pieces: a pencil skirt, black pants, a streamlined knit dress, a black jacket and a sleeveless top. Once you have these, you can create a full wardrobe by adding a few standout pieces.



*If business casual isn’t an option and you have to wear a suit, buy the foundation and then add in key pieces as you go. A dress, skirt or pants and then a jacket, paired with a few key pieces such as sweaters and blouses will give you more than a week’s worth of dressy office attire.



*For casual Fridays, you can take it down a notch, but it doesn’t take a lot to look sloppy. Choose your separates wisely. Save the denim for the weekends and stick with simple skirts, tailored pants and cozy sweaters.



Get office chic with Liz Lange today! (Also available at Target Stores)

As we all know, babies usually do not like the taste of their medicine. When Brianna was younger, I had a challenging time getting her to take medicine with a syringe. The few times I was successful in placing it in her mounth, she would end up spitting it out on her clothes. I thought I was outsmarting her by adding it to her milk, but was always concerned with it being so diluted that it would not be effective. I only wish I knew about this great product back then :)

Invented by a mom, ReliaDose® works with a baby's natural desire to feed, providing an easy and precise way to give medicine to a baby. It can ensure complete and gentle dosing of over-the-counter and prescribed liquid medication, as well as for liquid vitamin/mineral supplementation.



It is comprised of a patented dual-chamber nipple, bottle, and dosing syringe. The dual chamber nipple does not allow for mixing of the medicine from the inner chamber and the bottle liquid from the outer chamber until it enters the baby's mouth. This masks the taste of the medicine while ensuring accurate dosing.

The 2 oz. (60 ml) bottle can be filled with whatever baby likes to drink, such as formula, juice, or milk. The 5 ml syringe, which fits inside the specially designed bottle, allows for medicine to be given at a rate comfortable for the baby while ensuring the right amount of medicine has been delivered.

I used Reliadose® recently for my 9 month old nephew and he had no problem taking his medicine. It was very easy to use, provides accuracy and is designed to be used over and over again. After use, simply separate the parts, wash in warm soapy water, and rinse thoroughly. The components are also dishwasher safe!

ReliaDose® is exclusively manufactured for distribution by Blaine Pharmaceuticals, trusted for more than 50 years to deliver quality products for better health. It is available for purchase online or at your local CVS or Kroger store!

**Recommended for babies 0-18 months and not for use with sterile medications.

Stork Calling is a unique & special way to announce the birth of your new baby! Their birth announcement allows you to call up to 50 phone numbers (home or mobile, anywhere in the US or Canada) instantaneously and deliver a personal voice message for only $24.95.

Instead of spending hours calling your relatives, friends, co-workers, neighbors, and others to let them you know your bundle of joy is here - use Stork Calling and you will only be spending minutes.

Stork Calling is also an excellent baby shower gift. Visit their site to order your birth announcement package today!

Every mom should own a steamer and what better one to own than the Joy Mangano - My Little Steamer! It is a very sleek, convenient 850-watt steamer that gets your wrinkles out in minutes without the hassle of ironing (and pulling out the ironing board).

The steamer comes with three attachments - lint, soft-bristle and firm-bristle. It has a removable steamer cap, water-level window, comfort-grip handle, and its very own matching drawstring bag. Available colors for the steamer include platinum, linen, sage, wedgewood, yellow, black and lavender.

I used my sage colored Joy Mangano - My Little Steamer on window panels, dust ruffles, clothing items and anything else I found that needed steaming. It was very easy to use and only needs regular tap water (no additives necessary). The final results were superb!

Get yours today on HSN by clicking here!

I was delighted to use the new Babysitter PlaceTile recently! It is the perfect tool to keep all the important information for your child's sitter in one location. It also saves you time and ensures that the information will not be misplaced (like sticky notes).

The placetile itself is in a beautiful neutral color and will go with any home decor. It comes with an erasable black marker and you can write the place you will be, phone numbers, doctor info, hospital info, medications (really great when they are sick), allergies and any notes (such as no sweets before bedtime) on it.

My sitter (Michelle) actually loved the idea of having one place to get information for Brianna and it gave her a sense of comfort. I wrote everything out prior to her arrival and kept it up on the fireplace mantel which would keep it visual at all times to Michelle.

The Babysitter PlaceTile is a great asset to both babysitters & moms and will definitely be used for all Brianna's sitters (even Daddy).

It is available online - so grab yours today!

Looking for delicious cereal that can also add more fiber to your diet? Try the NEW Fiber One Raisin Bran Clusters! It has 11 grams of fiber with each serving and is #1 in fiber among other leading raisin bran cereals.

We enjoyed Fiber One Raisin Bran Clusters this past weekend for breakfast and it was tasty! The raisins were plump and definitely bigger than other cereals I have tried before. Also, the wheat flakes had a touch of sweet and the clusters were yummy.

So, the next time you travel down the cereal aisle, make sure you pick up your box of Fiber One Raisin Bran Clusters!

(Check out this fiber counter courtesy of Fiber One)

Are you looking for fun apparel that captures the true essence of motherhood? LTD Chix has a great line of t-shirts and tanks for moms like you to select from. Not only do they express what all moms experience on a daily basis, but they do it with a sense of humor!

Each shirt features a fun graphic showing a mom overwhelmed in various situations, but smiling her way through daily life - whether its shopping, vacuuming, cleaning or doing laundry.

See examples below...






LTD Shirts are also available in fashionable colors - lipstick pink, sherbet, light blue, heather grey and many more. I actually had fun wearing my lipstick pink tank top recently while shopping at Ikea. The shirt was very comfortable and caught several glances from other shoppers. It really looked great with a pair of jeans, too.

Get your very own LTD shirt online or by visiting a store near you!

The Stylish Mom has just purchased a new house! I am really excited about it - even though I am sitting here with tons of boxes around me. As I continue to unpack and get more settled, please enjoy our previous posts and click on some of my favorite links to the right.

I have found myself going shopping every weekend :) and will have tons of home ideas for you real soon - especially the new decor of my little toddler's room. I picked pink & purple butterflies for her theme to match a really pretty window panel I got at Pier One. However, its been challenging to find the comforter set.

Next week, you will see great products on here from Pixie Dust, FiberOne Raisin Bran Cluster Cereal, Storkcalling, My Lil Steamer and many more coming soon!

Enjoy your weekend and stay cool!

Febreze has just introduced their newest member of the freshness family - the Febreze Candle! It is the first candle to feature an advanced odor-eliminating core and has a variety of fresh scents to compliment any room in your home. Scents include Apple & Spice Delight, Vanilla & Refresh, Linen & Sky, Meadows & Rain and Spring & Renewal.

You will love the freshness of the new Febreze Candle! I used it in our family room which is next to the kitchen. Anytime I cooked or chopped vegetables, the candle eliminated the odor and left a fresh & clean scent. My candle was Apple & Spice Delight scent and the aroma was a blend of berries, baked apples, cinnamon spice and vanilla - which smelled great. The candle also created an inviting atmosphere and received many compliments from my family.

Each Febreze Candle comes with up to 30 hours of burn time and is available at your local retail store. Fill your home with freshness today!

Have a favorite picture that would look great on a stylish handbag? Check out SnapTotes! This innovative company helps you create your own personalized photo handbags. All you do is select your favorite style of handbag, choose your interior colors and add your favorite picture to it. In about three weeks, you will receive your very own quality custom crafted handbag!

These photo handbags are perfect for capturing memories of your loved ones - especially the kids. Snaptotes has up to 13 styles of bags to choose from and all interiors are made of Bengaline fabric with your choice of black, lime green, red or hot pink on most items. Other handbag options include upgrading to leather handles & piping, and various handbag closures (snap, snap flap or zipper). You can also select either Color, Black & White or Sepia for your handbag photo.

**Below is a Red Interior, Leather Upgrade & Zipper Closure


I recently had Brianna's picture added to their Clutch/Wristlet and the online process was very simple. Her image was crisp & clear and the handbag was constructed of high-quality, durable micro fiber. I chose hot pink for the interior and it was was amazing because the color was so rich. I enjoyed sporting the handbag and it was definitely noticed by others. My family loved it and considered it a real work of art!

So if you are looking for an extraordinary handbag (or gift for a loved one), try Snaptotes - the picture perfect handbag!

Belle Pearl knows that every little princess needs her own set of precious pearls. The jewelry line offers chic and elegant pieces made especially for stylish babies and their fashion forward families. The collection includes a variety of custom styles perfect as keepsakes and made of the finest Freshwater Pearls, Swarovski Crystals and Sterling Silver.

You will love the adorable jewelry at Belle Pearl and the elegant packaging of their products. I was very impressed when ours arrived a few weeks ago. The pearl bracelet came in a signature pink box with a nice dark brown ribbon (which is also perfect for gift giving).



The bracelet itself was inside a cute storage pouch and included detailed care and safety instructions. The variations of pearls and colors were very beautiful and eye catching. Brianna knew immediately that it was suppose to go on her wrist and was anxious to try it on. She smiled each time she wore it!

Besides Brianna, Belle Pearl has also adorned the tiny celebrity wrists of Suri Cruise, Heaven Rain Charvet (Brooke Burke), and Coco Arquette (Courtney Cox). The collection is reasonably priced and there are several shipping options to choose from. There are also Mom & Daughter sets and personalized name bracelets for your family to cherish.

So if you are looking for that perfect piece of quality jewelry for your little one (or as a gift for someone), visit Belle Pearl. You can either place your order online or by calling 1-877-PEARLS9.

Doodle Doo Designs understand your children's expressive lives and the charming reality of parenthood. Every parent can appreciate the feeling of desperation while his or her child drops limp to the floor in the middle of the shopping mall and starts kicking and screaming. A shirt that says "Daddy's Little Angel" does not accurately describe those moments - but a Doodle Doo shirt that says 'I Think I Feel a Tantrum Coming On' can bring humor to the situation! With sayings like "Queen of the Crib," "Miss Behaving," and "What Happens in Play Group Stays in Play Group" every parent can stop, smile and know that their child is not the only one who is misbehaving!

Brianna had the opportunity to wear a Doodle Doo shirt recently. Her shirt had the saying "Rise 'N' Whine" which I know all parents can relate to with those early morning awakenings. She either wants something to drink, to get in my bed or some attention. It was interesting because all of the parents in my family did smile when they saw her shirt.

Doodle Doo Designs shirts are made with 100% Combed Cotton and are very soft. They are available in sizes 3 months - 6T and most of the shirts fit a little snug so it is best to go a size up.

Get your Doodle Doo Designs shirt online or by visiting a store near you!

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*Brianna's Dad is addicted to Fantasy Football :)