Is Breast Augmentation Right For You? What to Expect....

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Your Breast Augmentation Timeline, Month by Month

It may be too late to upgrade your bikini for this summer (how is it August already?), but fret not! This is the perfect time to begin planning a breast augmentation procedure that will have you healing during sweater season and stunning when swimsuits are back.

Check out this month-by-month guide to all the steps you should take.

4 Months Out: Research, Research, Research

You need to start exploring the world of breast augmentation and plastic surgery now so that you have a good handle on the options and terminology by the time you meet with a doctor. Some of the topics you should look into online include: incision sites, implant placement, recovery details, cost, and breast implant options such as size, shape, and material. Look at before-and-after photos, and read about patients' real experiences. A great place to start is RealSelf, a highly popular plastic surgery forum.

3 Months Out: Doctor Hunting

Now that you know more about what you're looking for, you can begin searching for the perfect plastic surgeon for you. This is one of the most important decisions a patient can make toward ensuring her safety and her cosmetic results. Recommendations from friends can be a good place to start, but if you don't know any surgeons in your area, try this surgeon finder tool from The American Board of Plastic Surgery. When a doctor is "board certified," he or she has been thoroughly tested both in and out of the operating room. You can also look for surgeons on RealSelf or the respected Top Doctors list. Read online reviews, and when you've found a doctor you like, move on to the next step.

2 Months Out: Consultation Time

Feel free to book appointments with multiple surgeons so you can choose the one you think will best meet your goals. Be sure to write down questions beforehand, save photos to take in, invite a loved one along, and do anything else you need to feel fully prepared. It is best to be open and forthcoming with the surgeons about everything from your health history to style preferences. Just like with your general practitioner, the information you share with your plastic surgeon is protected by HIPAA.

Also, try to get a feel for each surgeon's experience and preferences. You should feel comfortable asking about credentials and even questions such as "How many breast augmentation surgeries have you performed in the past year?" You should also look for an efficient, compassionate staff, high safety and care standards, and a warm, comforting bedside manner.

1 Month Out: Get on the Books

Once you have found a surgeon you click with, it is time to book your surgery! There are 2 main factors at play here: cost and timing. When you schedule your surgery date, you're often expected to put down a deposit or even the entire cost of the procedure, so be sure you have your finances in order by this time. Many plastic surgery practices are happy to work with you to secure financing through healthcare lending companies such as CareCredit®.

As far as timing goes, you should have a good picture of how much downtime you'll need from the information you learned during your consultations. Be sure you schedule surgery for a time when you can take off from work or your other activities and have someone help you around the house in the early part of your recovery.
Surgery Time!

Finally, it's your big day! Just make sure all your medications are filled, laundry is done, and household chores are complete before heading in, because you won't be able to do many of those everyday tasks during the first week or 2 of the recovery. Follow all your doctor's prep instructions, and head to the O.R.!
1 Month After: On the Mend

Let's be frank: This is the tough part. But it will so be worth it in the end! Promise. You'll have detailed instructions from your surgeon about things like wound care, showering, medications, diet, and so on, but the biggest thing to remember about this period is to make sure you take it easy. If you start trying to do too much too soon, this can affect your results.

You can likely get back to work in about a week, according to Dr. Ronald J. Johnson, a breast augmentation specialist in Memphis, TN, but being too active before you are fully recovered can increase your chance of post-surgical complications. Don't be afraid to ask for help! You'll feel a lot better after a week or 2, and your results will start to look great soon after. For a full breakdown of the breast augmentation recovery process, check out this article on RealSelf.
2 to 3 Months After: The Turning Point

At this point, you're going to feel more like yourself again. Your swelling should be gone, and your implants will have started to settle. You can return to regular exercise, gradually working up to higher-impact activities such as running. Best of all, this is the time when you start to really see the results of your investment in money, time, and effort. Prepare yourself to field questions from friends, family, and co-workers who may notice your new figure, depending on how dramatic you go, and get ready for the telltale surge in confidence that typically follows breast augmentation surgery.

6 Months After: Bust out Your New Bust!

It's time for the big reveal! By this point, your breasts are 100% healed and have fully dropped, giving them a bit more natural appearance than even a few months back. Many patients also notice that the implants feel much softer and more organic. All those months of planning, research, and recovery will have paid off by this time. Go ahead and don those swimsuits, curve-flattering tops, and new bras with confidence, and start enjoying your results!

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REEDS Jewelers Essay Contest for Select Memphis & Collierville Schools

Does your 4^th or 5^th grader attend oneof the schools participating in the REEDS Jewelers “Why I Love My Mom” essay contest? If so, encourage him/her to write an essay for two reasons:

1. Classes with 100% participation will be entered to win a $500 gift card for class supplies.

2. One student’s essay will be selected from EACH school as the grand prize winner of a valuable piece of jewelry as a gift for their mom!

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Want to Stop Smoking? FREE NICOTINE PATCHES IN RESEARCH PROGRAM

Is 2012 the year you are going to quit smoking? Plan ahead . . . The TARGIT Study at University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) is holding information sessions NOW for cigarette smokers who want to quit smoking AFTER the New Year. They are looking for people age 18-35. There is no cost to take part. All participants will receive free nicotine patches. 

Call 448-STOP today! Call 448-7867 and ask about TARGIT. 

I (Shana) have been a participant (since I was 20 weeks pregnant with Tabby) doing a study with UTHSC the CANDLE study that focuses on nutrition of mom and baby. I have really enjoyed participating in their study. I highly recommend participating in their study programs.

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Info On Saving Money By Saving Energy

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the Ad Council recently launched an education campaign to help consumers save money by saving energy. Last week, I got a chance to conference with Dr. Kathleen Hogan, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency, as she represented the DOE. Dr. Hogan spoke to us about how saving energy can help save homeowners money! That was a nice reminder for me, especially since the winter months draw near. She further noted more specifically on how people can save up to 20% of their annual energy bill which would amount to $200-$400 per year on average. Dr. Hogan challenged homeowners to consider ’what else you can be doing with that money’?

Just like all of our other areas in savings, I think it is important to take it to the next level. I think we should all take a moment to read about these new resources so that we too can save on our energy bill annually. Not to mention that saving energy is environmentally friendly.

Here are some of the questions asked by the bloggers and answers given by Dr. Hogan:

As the weather begins to change (for the colder), thermostat use changes as well. Are there basic guiding principles about usage and placement of the thermostat?

Wise thermostat use can save a significant amount of money. Making adjustments of a few degrees while away from home will reduce the use of heating & cooling systems and can save $100, or more, on energy bills. This is an important point to counter misperceptions that it costs more money to get rooms back to preferred comfort level when they are not maintained at that desired temperature. Thermostat location is also important. For people who can move their thermostats, it is best to position them where they can reflect the true temperature of your home, avoiding direct sunlight and close proximity to heating/cooling vents. For more tips go to www.energysavers.gov/tips.

How important is it to identify leaks in your house and how can this be done?

Simply put, leaks equate to spending (not saving) money. It is important to realize that leaks can take various forms. They can be openings to the outside through wall cracks, bad seals, around windows and doors, or cracks in your ventilation system ducts. Some leaks are easily identified by simply using your hand to find changes in temperatures near common problem areas. Others may be more complex to identify and need tools that can display thermal views of a room. While some leaks can be easily fixed with basic caulking, others may require professional help. A quick online search for local energy auditors will help, but also explore your local energy provider, as some of them offer these services.

How important is lighting in saving money by saving energy; and can we expect to see further innovation in the products available?

Lighting is a significant part of this equation. It is important to understand that 90% of the energy that traditional incandescent bulbs deliver is in the form of heat, not light. Energy efficient bulbs deliver more of what we need (light), which also delivers an energy savings up to 75% over the life of a bulb. Though most energy efficient bulbs do cost a little more to purchase, on average you will still save approximately $50 a year when switching 15 bulbs. Another helpful step is a new package label that will be unveiled next year. Consumers will be able see the actual light output of each bulb, called “lumens” to help inform their selection. You can find out all about this new label system and how to benefit at www.energysavers.gov/lighting.

How can our children help in the energy saving effort?

Kids can be great examples for the rest of the family when it comes to saving energy–and reminders that ‘little ones’ can do ‘big things.’ Children can certainly do basic things, like turn off the lights. And since electronic devices have become common in children’s lives, they should also learn about energy saving features for those devices. Computers and other devices can go into standby mode for short breaks. And of course, it’s even better to turn off them off when they aren’t in use. Smart power strips can help you turn off many electronics at once and save more.

Is there a true and clear advantage to buying Energy Star® products?

Energy Star® products are developed and tested to meet certain requirements that will use less energy and thus pass along savings to you. When it is time to replace your appliances or other products, look for the Energy Star® label.

More about Energy Star® can be found at http://www.energysavers.gov/ and http://www.energystar.gov/.

For further reading please visit here to download the Energy Savers Booklet: Tips on Saving Energy & Money at Home.

How do you save?

Thanks Jackie over at My Southern Oregon Mommy for writing our call up!


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Suntrust Bank: Finding Your Way around Bank Fees

Thanks to awesome Memphis Mommy contributor Dawn Curtis for this write-up!

Are you a Sun Trust Bank Free Checking customer?  If so, you recently received a notice from Sun Trust explaining the new checking fees you may incur beginning November 2011.  The fees are a $7.00 monthly Maintenance Fee and a monthly $5.00 Sun Trust Check Card Fee creating a possible $12.00 per month in new fees.   The good news is there is a way to avoid the full $12.00 in monthly fees:

You can avoid the $7.00 monthly maintenance fee if:

1.     Your minimum daily collected balance stays at $500.00 or higher

-Or-

2.     You have one or more qualifying Direct Deposits per statement cycle.  (A qualifying Direct Deposit is a Direct Deposit of your salary, pension, social security or other regular monthly income of $100 or more per deposit electronically deposited to your account during statement cycle by your employer or an outside agency. Transfers from one account to another, or deposits made at a banking location or ATM, do not qualify as a Direct Deposit.)           

You can avoid the $5.00 monthly Sun Trust Check Card Fee in the following two ways:

1.     If you do not have a Sun Trust Check Card assigned to your checking account.

-Or-

2.     On a monthly basis – You are only charged the $5 fee for the months you actually use your check card.  Opt for check writing instead of card usage and you will not be charged.

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Scotch Blue-Can Answer Your Paint Questions

ScotchBlue sent me some great

"ScotchBlue Painter’s Tape is introducing their Pro Prep Patrol team: professional painters who are on hand to help Americans with their paint dilemmas—for free!

Paint is the most effective way to give your home a fresh look without a huge cost. The ScotchBlue Pro Prep Patrol team is ready to help DIYers revamp their homes like a pro—and save money while so doing so!

Solve your paint dilemma by contacting Pro Prep Patrol team in two easy ways:

· Skype Hotline: Connect to a Pro Prep Patrol expert through a Skype video appointment, available 9am to 9pm ET on June 4 and 5—and actually see a personal step-by-step demonstration for your paint question. To register, email ScotchBluePPP@gmail.com and include a 150 word or less description of the painting prep dilemma.

· 855-HLP-PAINT: DIYers can call toll-free 855-HLP-PAINT from 9am to 9pm ET June 4 and 5 to talk live to one of the Pro Prep Patrol professional painters who will give you the tips you need to solve your paint trouble!

Learn more about the program and the ScotchBlue Pro Prep Patrol team by visiting the ScotchBlue Facebook page, www.facebook.com/scotchblue."

How awesome is this of ScotchBlue! Whenever we are taking on a painting project we always stock up on the ScotchBlue Painters Tape! It goes on and comes off easily and it keeps the paint where it needs to be!

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MUD ISLAND IS CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING

The Riverfront Development Corporation (RDC), the entity responsible for management of the Memphis riverfront is closing Mud Island River Park beginning today due to flooding.

The service road between the Mud Island Roundabout and Mud Island River Park has taken on water significant enough to cause concern for vehicles and pedestrians. While visitors and staff could enter the river park via the East Terminal or main entrance on Front Street, emergency vehicles would be unable to safely access the area. Without emergency access, the RDC cannot allow the park to remain open to the public.

All events scheduled for the next seven days at Mud Island River Park, including those at River Terrace and Harbor Landing, are canceled. The RDC will update the closings on a go-forward basis based on road conditions.

The Memphis Yacht Club, which operates from Mud Island River Park, will modify its operations. The RDC will allow members of the Memphis Yacht Club to access the marina from the East Terminal, using the monorail walkbridge to Mud Island River Park or via a temporary water shuttle that the marina might operate between the dock and Jefferson Davis Park.

Mississippi River water is also encroaching into the riverwalk model at Mud Island River Park causing the Gulf of Mexico area to overflow its banks. To maintain a safe environment, the RDC is having the power cut off to the south end of the river park. Earlier this week, the RDC evacuated the maintenance compound at Mud Island River Park and turned off the power there as well.

The RDC is keeping a close watch on the Mississippi River Museum. While the elevations show the Museum to be above the predicted crest, we are taking every precaution to stave off any flooding that might lead to a loss of the important artifacts housed in the Museum.

The Mississippi River is expected to crest on Wednesday, May 11th and remain at +48 on the Memphis gauge for five to seven days thereafter. As long as there is significant standing water on the service road, Mud Island River Park will remain closed to the public. The RDC will continue to monitor the situation and take necessary actions to ensure the safety of our staff and visitors.

For more information on the affects of the flood along the Memphis riverfront, visit www.memphisriverfront.com.

Contact: Dorchelle T. Spence, Director of Communications – (901) 312-9190

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Shelby Farms Notice: Some Trails Closed

Park and Greenline Fans:

With several inches of rain predicted over the next few days, increased flooding in areas near streams, creeks and rivers is likely. The Shelby Farms Greenline will be closed until the flood threat is over. Other protective measures will be implemented as warranted to protect human safety and property. The safety of our members, neighbors, friends and visitors is important to us. For more information on flooding in Shelby County, visit www.staysafeshelby.us.

The following trails and amenities in Shelby Farms Park are temporarily closed:

• Shelby Farms Greenline
  
• Wolf River Trails (Yellow, Blue, White)
• Wolf River Pedestrian Bridge
• Wolf River Connector Trail

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Walgreens Breech in E-mail

Well Kroger was not the only one to have a bad e-mail week ;0) I just received this from Walgreens! I highly encourage you to be careful what links you open from Walgreens, Kroger and well any company that seems out of the ordinary and I do suggest you have a different e-mail account for your couponing! I am told by several other that Disney, Target, NY & CO and Best Buy also had a breech in their system and sent out e-mails.

On March 30th, we were informed by Epsilon, a company we use to send emails to our customers, that files containing the email addresses of some Walgreens customers were accessed without authorization.

We have been assured by Epsilon that the only information that was obtained was your email address. No other personally identifiable information was at risk because such data is not contained in Epsilon's email system.

For your security, we encourage you to be aware of common email scams that ask for personal or sensitive information. Walgreens will not send you emails asking for your credit card number, social security number or other personally identifiable information. If ever asked for this information, you can be confident it is not from Walgreens.

We regret this has taken place and any inconvenience this may have caused you. If you have any questions regarding this issue, please contact us at 1-855-814-0010. We take your privacy very seriously, and we will continue to work diligently to protect your personal information.

Sincerely,

Walgreens Customer Service Team

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Kroger E-mail, Did oyu get it?

Did you receive this e-mail from Kroger? I thought it was nice of them to send it out! And this is why I strongly advocate that you set up an e-mail account just for couponing and leave your personal account, just that!

Kroger wants you to know that the data base with our customers' names and email addresses has been breached by someone outside of the company. This data base contains the names and email addresses of customers who voluntarily provided their names and email addresses to Kroger. We want to assure you that the only information that was obtained was your name and email address. As a result, it is possible you may receive some spam email messages. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Kroger wants to remind you not to open emails from senders you do not know. Also, Kroger would never ask you to email personal information such as credit card numbers or social security numbers. If you receive such a request, it did not come from Kroger and should be deleted.

If you have concerns, you are welcome to call Kroger’s customer service center at 1-800-Krogers (1-800-576-4377).

Sincerely,

The Kroger Family of Stores

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Get Answers to your BPA's Questions

My new friend, Serena, and Press Secretary for Natural Resources Defense Council sent over some information on a new study on BPA's that should not be missed. This new study found high levels of BPA in 9 out of 10 food cans tested. You can read the report and press release here.

You may also want to read NRDC's Scientist Sarah Janssen's blog on the findings of this new report: "How much BPA is in your food? More than was previously thought..." .

Serena and Dr. Janssen have offered to answer any questions you may have on the study. Since this post will be going out to multiple blogs on the City Mommy network, it will be easier to keep track of the questions with the following form rather than a post comment. Simply type your question and I will forward all of them on to Dr. Janssen via Serena on May 31st, 2010. I will then post her responses the following week for you at My Atlanta Mommy and my FB Like page. (which is reserved for posts like this, parenting tips, healthy living tips, and more similar topics :-)

Thanks Sheryl!

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AuPair Care Live-In Childcare

Au Pair Care is the leading Au Pair agency providing live-in childcare services to American families since 1989. Designated by the U.S. Department of State,
Au Pair Care offers superior childcare to fit your family's unique needs.

If I honestly, would have known more about this service I would have been able to go back to work when I was in Memphis. I didn't go back to work b/c 1) day care expenses for my two kids would barely be met with my income 2) Sick kids and so forth having to take off work 3) Facilities were not open early enough for me to get work (rush hour traffic) and vice vs in getting home or working late 4) I had no family around to help out in emergency situations 5) The waiting list at the day care facilities were so long that by time they got a spot, we'll the job offer wasn't on the table

This is a phenomenal idea for moms (I know several of my readers work full time and are not stay at home moms) so I wanted to put this out there.

This is an opportunity similar to foreign exchange programs where a highly screened individuals come into your home and lives with you. They take care of your childcare needs up to around 45 hours 7 days a week. The cost is only around $330 a week! It does depend on your area if it would be a good deal or not. I know in the Memphis area it was going to cost me about $200 a week per child to go to Daycare that was open 7:30a thru 5:30p in addition to over a $100 dollar yearly fee AND huge waiting list. So, if you have more than one child this would have rocked giving my family ALOT of flexibility, not to mention another helping hand around the home and kids an opportunity to be with someone else and not in daycares with all the sick kids running around (that is the one thing I hated about when my kids were in daycare the constant RUNNY YUCKY NOSES!)

To find out more information visit here! Make sure to tell them Memphis Mommy sent you:-)

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Census 2010 Importance

The Big 2010 Census is taking place this year. They will be conducting a road tour and will be in Memphis at the Civil Rights Museum today January 18th to spread awareness of the importance of turning in the census information. They are also looking for census workers!

The Census is a HUGE impact on local city budgets, how many reps each city gets in congress etc. If you'd like more information you can visit here!

Thanks Shana Memphis Savvy Shopper!


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It's Cold Outside around the Country!

According to MLG&W, any time the temperature nears the 20 degree mark, there is a chance of pipes freezing and bursting. In addition to freezing pipes, the cold weather brings other household risks including space heater fires and carbon monoxide leaks. To protect your home and your family, the utility company recommends the following precautions:

• Turn on inside faucets so that they have a slow but steady drip.
• Open cabinet doors so that the pipes are exposed to the warm air in the house.
• Keep space heaters away from other objects (e.g. furniture, curtains, clothing, etc.).
• Never let space heaters run at night when everyone is asleep.
• Purchase and install carbon monoxide detectors in your home.
• Be aware of the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning including fatigue, headache, dizziness, nausea, and fuzzy thinking.
• To save money on your utility bill, try to keep the thermostat set to 68 degrees.

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True Couponing Story

I think most of you visiting my site have a true understanding of how the "true" couponing works! Hope you don't mind me sharing a story with you. My husband left for San Antonio, TX and before he left his Fusion Razor broke and we didn't have time to go pick up one. I sent him with a "How To" list and coupons. He calls me tonight and is SO proud of himself and tells me what he did.

His Scenario:
HEB Grocery Store
Fusion Razor $8.99, used 11/29 PG Save $4.00
Gillette Shaving Cream $2.99 used 11/29 PG Save $1.00
Hair Gel $1.99
Final Price, $8.97

Scenario I wrote for him:
Walgreens
Fusion Razor $8.99, use 11/29 PG Save $4.00, get $4.00 RR
Gillette Shaving Cream FREE, use 11/29 PG Save $1.00
Final Price, $3.99 and $4.00 RR back

Then get Hair Gel and whatever else he wants that would total $4.00
Final Price, FREE

He told me they didn't have a Walgreens and I said, "that's funny there is one on every corner"
So then he needs bread and guess where he goes...the Walgreens on the corner next to his hotel.

Although, I'm proud that he did use the coupons b/c it was on products that we use...it could have been done for FREE. So, if you don't understand the real meaning behind savings, couponing and cutting that household budget in half...make sure that you email me or read Couponing 101!

After all that's why I'm here!



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Crib Recall

Here is the information from the CPSC regarding the Stork Craft crib recall:

Infant Entrapment and Suffocation Prompts Stork Craft to Recall More Than 2.1 Million Drop-Side Cribs

WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Stork Craft Manufacturing Inc., of British Columbia, Canada, today announced the voluntary recall of more than 2.1 million Stork Craft drop-side cribs, including about 147,000 Stork Craft drop-side cribs with the Fisher-Price logo. The recall involves approximately 1,213,000 units distributed in the United States and 968,000 units distributed in Canada.

CPSC urges parents and caregivers to immediately stop using the recalled cribs, wait for the free repair kit, and do not attempt to fix the cribs without the kit. They should find an alternative, safe sleeping environment for their baby. Consumers should contact Stork Craft to receive a free repair kit that converts the drop-side on these cribs to a fixed side.

The cribs’ drop-side plastic hardware can break, deform, or parts can become missing. In addition, the drop-side can be installed upside-down, which can result in broken or disengaged plastic parts. All of these problems can cause the drop-side to detach in one or more corners. When the drop-side detaches, it creates space between the drop-side and the crib mattress. The bodies of infants and toddlers can become entrapped in the space which can lead to suffocation. Complete detachment of drop-sides can lead to falls from the crib.

CPSC, Health Canada, and Stork Craft are aware of 110 incidents of drop-side detachment; 67 incidents occurred in the United States and 43 in Canada. The incidents include 15 entrapments; 12 in the U.S. and three in Canada. Four of the entrapments resulted in suffocation: a 7-month-old in Gouverneur, N.Y.; a 7-month-old in New Iberia, La.; a 6-month-old in Summersville, W.Va.; and a 9-month-old in Bronx, N.Y. Included in these incidents are 20 falls from cribs; 12 in the U.S. and eight in Canada. Fall injuries ranged from concussion to bumps and bruises. The cribs involved in these incidents had plastic drop-side hardware that had broken, missing, or deformed claws, connectors, tracks, or flexible tab stops; loose or missing metal spring clips; stripped screws; and/or drop-sides installed upside-down.

This recall involves Stork Craft drop-side cribs and Stork Craft drop-side cribs with the Fisher-Price logo. This recall does not involve any cribs that do not have a drop-side. This recall does not involve any cribs with metal rod drop-side hardware. It involves only those cribs with plastic trigger and one-hand-system drop-side hardware.

This recall includes Stork Craft cribs with manufacturing and distribution dates between January 1993 and October 2009. This recall also includes Stork Craft cribs with the Fisher-Price logo that have manufacturing dates between October 1997 and December 2004. The Stork Craft cribs with the Fisher-Price logo were first sold in the U.S. in July 1998 and in Canada in September 1998. The cribs were sold in various styles and finishes. The manufacture date, model number, crib name, country of origin, and the firm’s name, address, and contact information are located on the assembly instruction sheet attached to the mattress support board. The firm’s insignia “storkcraft baby” or “storkling” is inscribed on the drop-side teething rail of some cribs. In Stork Craft cribs that contain the “Fisher-Price” logo, this logo can be found on the crib’s teething rail, in the manufacturer’s instructions, on the assembly instruction sheet attached to the mattress support board, and on the end panels of the Twinkle-Twinkle and Crystal crib models.

Major retailers in the United States and Canada sold the recalled cribs including BJ’s Wholesale Club, J.C. Penney, Kmart, Meijer, Sears, USA Baby, and Wal-Mart stores and online at Amazon.com, Babiesrus.com, Costco.com, Target.com, and Walmart.com from January 1993 through October 2009 for between $100 and $400.

The cribs were manufactured in Canada, China and Indonesia.

For additional information, contact Stork Craft toll-free at (877) 274-0277 anytime to order the free repair kit, or log on to http://www.storkcraft.com/.

Important Message from CPSC:
CPSC would like to remind parents not to use any crib with missing, broken, or loose parts. Make sure to tighten hardware from time to time to keep the crib sturdy. When using a drop-side crib, parents should check to make sure the drop-side or any other moving part operates smoothly. Always check all sides and corners of the crib for disengagement. Any disengagement can create a gap and entrap a child. In addition, do not try to repair any side of the crib, especially with tape, wire or rope.


For more information on Crib Safety, visit CPSC's Crib Information Center.

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