The New Bum Genius 4.0's!

All good things must come to an end, and here at Nurture, we are sadly getting ready to say goodbye to one of our favorite cloth diapers. The Bum Genius 3.0 diaper has been (gasp) discontinued! But have no fear! This one-size, absorbent, affordable, reusable cloth diaper is being replaced with the new and improved Bum Genius 4.0 diaper!

If you are unfamiliar with cloth diapers or the Bum Genius 3.0 diaper, then you can learn more about these products by reading some of our older blog post, like this one on cloth diapering, and this post all about the BG 3.0's.

The new Bum Genius 4.0 diapers will have all of the great features and benefits of the 3.0's but with some improvements:

1. New and improved hook & loop closures
2. In addition to hook & loop, the diaper is also now available in snap closures
3. More generous sizing to accommodate larger babies
4. Accessible, easily replaceable elastic
5. Available in three new colors-bubble, noodle and sweet.

The 4.0's are arriving at our store now so be on the lookout for a sale on our current stash of 3.0's!

NAP NANNY RECALL

Please review the following notice from the CPSC regarding the Nap Nanny Recall. Additional information can be found on Nap Nanny's website: www.napnanny.com/recall. Nap Nanny has requested for consumers to contact them directly at (888) 240-4282.

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 26, 2010
Release #10-309

Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 240-4282
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Baby Matters Recalls Nap Nanny(r) Recliners Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards; One Infant Death Reported

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Baby Matters LLC, of Berwyn, Pa., is announcing the voluntary recall of 30,000 Nap Nanny(r) portable baby recliners. CPSC is investigating a report of a 4-month-old girl from Royal Oak, Mich. who died in a Nap Nanny(r) that was being used in a crib. According to preliminary reports, the infant was in her harness and found hanging over the side of the product, caught between the Nap Nanny(r) and the crib bumper.

CPSC and Baby Matters are aware of one other incident in which an infant became entrapped when the Nap Nanny was used in a crib, contrary to the product instructions. In that incident, the infant fell over the side of the Nap Nanny(r), despite being harnessed in, and was caught between the baby recliner and the side of the crib. The infant sustained a cut to the forehead.

CPSC and the firm have received 22 reports of infants, primarily younger than 5-months-old, hanging or falling out over the side of the Nap Nanny(r) despite most of the infants being placed in the harness. One infant received a bruise as a result of hanging over the side of the product.

Infants can partially fall or hang over the side of the Nap Nanny(r) even while the harness is in use. This situation can be worse if the Velcro(tm) straps, located inside the Nap Nanny(r) cover are not properly attached to the "D"-rings located on the foam, or if consumers are using the first generation model Nap Nanny(r) that was sold without "D"-rings.

In addition, if the Nap Nanny(r) is placed inside a crib, play yard or other confined area, which is not a recommended use, the infant can fall or hang over of the side of the Nap Nanny(r) and become entrapped between the crib side and the Nap Nanny(r) and suffocate.

Likewise, if the Nap Nanny(r) is placed on a table, countertop, or other elevated surface and a child falls over the side, it poses a risk of serious head injury. Consumers should always use the Nap Nanny(r) on the floor away from any other products.

The Nap Nanny(r) is a portable recliner designed for sleeping, resting and playing. The recliner includes a foam base with an inclined indentation for the infant to sit in and a fitted fabric cover and a three point harness. The first generation model of the Nap Nanny(r) can be identified by the absence of "D"-rings in the foam base. In second generation models, the harness system has "D"-rings in the foam base and Velcro(tm) straps inside the fitted fabric cover.

The recalled Nap Nannys(r) were sold at toy and children's retail stores nationwide and online, including at www.napnanny.com, from January 2009 through July 2010 for about $130.

The recalled product was manufactured in the United States and China.

Consumers with a first generation Nap Nanny(r) models, without "D"-rings, should stop using the recalled baby recliners immediately and contact the firm to receive an $80 coupon towards the purchase of a new Nap Nanny(r) with free shipping. Consumers with a second generation Nap Nanny(r) model, with "D"-rings, should immediately stop using the product until they are able to visit the firm's website to obtain new product instructions and warnings. Consumers will also view an important instructional video to help consumers ensure the harness is properly fastened. Consumers who are unable to view the video or new instructions online, should contact the firm to receive free copies by mail. For more information, contact Baby Matters toll-free at (888) 240-4282 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.napnanny.com/recall

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10309.html

Music Monkey Fitness is canceled. Look out for our other Music Monkey fun summer classes!

Music Monkey Fitness Starts Next Week!

By now you have heard of our Music Monkey Fitness class, and hopefully you were able to come out and try one of our free demo days. But, in case you haven't, we'll tell you again about this engaging, fun and interactive fitness class for parents (& their kids) that starts this Wednesday!

With Music Monkey Music & Movement, getting into shape is easy, fun and completely kid friendly. Join Miss Scherling for workouts like you've never experienced before because, yes, the kids are welcome too. We'll combine dance, movement, body awareness, aerobics, balance, fine motor skills and games with our favorite songs from past and present. All fitness levels welcome. Children ages 8 months to 4 years.

The eight week session will be held on Wednesdays, starting this Wednesday, July 7th and ending on September 1st. (Don't worry, if you have vacation plans this summer we can prorate the class fee for you). Class starts at 9:30am and ends at 10:15. We hope to see you this Wednesday to shake, move and grove those pounds away!

You can get more information and register here.

Free Car Seat Check

Accidents are the leading cause of death or injury to children ages 1-14. Safe Kids International works to prevent unintentional childhood injury by educating families, providing safety devices to families in need and advocating for better laws to help keep children safe, healthy and out of the emergency room.

We know that your child's safety is one of your highest priorities. That's why we are teaming up with Safe Kids International for our annual car seat check event, this Wednesday, June 24 from 10-2. A registered Child Passenger Safety technician will ensure your car seats are properly installed.

Registration is required. Please call Nurture (610-649-0424) to reserve your space.

Music Monkey Fitness Classes

So whether you did or did not attend the Weigh Less, Live More, EAT CHOCOLATE! workshop, you probably already know that one of the best ways to loose those left over pregnancy pounds is to get up and move your body. Although with a baby or toddler in tow, it's not always easy to get a work out in. Maybe your lucky and your child sits quietly in the jogging stroller while you walk or run, but the pesky weather needs to cooperate too! Or maybe a big case of separation anxiety is keeping you from being able to take advantage of the daycare at your gym. Whatever your reason may be, we all struggle with finding time for exercise, especially when we have little ones at home. That is what gave our friend, Miss Lori Scherling, the idea for "Music Monkey Fitness," engaging, fun and interactive fitness for parents (and their kids)

With Music Monkey Music & Movement, getting into shape is easy, fun and completely kid friendly. This isn't your everyday run on the treadmill. You and your child will experience workouts like you've never experienced before. We'll combine dance, movement, body awareness, aerobics, balance, fine motor skills and games with our favorite songs from past and present.

All fitness levels welcome. Children ages 8 months to 4 years. The 8 week session begins July 7th and ends September 1st (no class on July 28th). Classes will be held on Wednesdays, 9:30-10:15am. However, if your unsure if this class is for you, or if you just can't wait until July 7th, then come out and try our FREE DEMO DAY, This Saturday, June 12th, 10:15am-12:15pm.

Please click here for more information. Registration is required.

ANNIVERSARY SALE!

ANNIVERSARY SALE! As a thank you to all of our wonderful customers, we are having a 20% off of everything! Friday, Saturday and Sunday - June 4-6.

Use code 20off at checkout. Excludes strollers, car seats and pumps.