Toys R Us Natural line is Made in China

Toys R Us is heavily advertising their Natural Toys line that includes alphabet blocks, a toy car and more. Please know that while the toys are made of natural wood, the entire line is made in China. Their own website says that the toys are decorated with a unique wood-burning technique and are ecofriendly and chemical free. You'll have to decide whether or not you trust them to manufacture to standards that meet your family's needs. We cannot comfortably recommend these toys at this time.

GBaby by Geomag- Made in Switzerland

We're so happy to be adding a new Geomag product to our recommended list! Geomag is already on our Brands You Can Trust list for their fun and interesting toys for older kids. Now, Geomag has a new line just for babies and toddlers. The bright colors and simple shapes will delight your child and you'll know you've given them an exciting and safe toy. The entire G Baby line is BPA free and bath and dishwasher safe. G Baby is available through Amazon, Fat Brain Toys and some Toys R Us stores. The products are just rolling out so they may not be available locally yet.

Sigg Bottles removed from recommended list

After a warning from a wise reader, we have verified that the newest models of Sigg bottles are indeed made in China. You may still come across an older version on store shelves that does not carry the made in China label. We are working on finding a suitable replacement for the Sigg bottle and we should be able to add it to our list soon.

Baby products you can love and trust

It's nearly spring and we're surrounded with babies, beautiful pregnant bellies and baby showers everywhere. When you're looking for the perfect gift for a friend or your own baby, you want to know it'll be safe, beautiful and worth every penny. We've put together a few recommendations from different companies we know you'll love. SwaddleDesigns features made in the USA cotton with organic options. Speesees products are made with attention to detail in India and according to fair trade principals with organic cotton. Earth Mama- Angel baby products are certified organic, certified vegan and made with the utmost attention to earth friendly and baby friendly practices. Sckoon (made fair trade in India, Egypt and Japan) offers organic toys, baby clothes and pet accessories that make great gifts.

Cinderella Car *RECALLED*

We don't usually post recalls here unless they are significant. However, we felt that the danger posed from the Cinderella Car recall was significant enough to warrant an individual post. You may have purchased this car for your darling princess sometime between August 2005 and Feb 2006. If so, take it away immediately. There have been over 40 reports of the car's wires overheating, including an incident of flames shooting out from under the hood.

It's not surprising, but these cars were made in China.

Amazing Sale- Britax car seats and products 20% off for one week

Did you know that most Britax products sold in the USA are made in the USA? While they do use global components, the Britax safety record is undeniably one of the best in the world. You can trust that your child will be well protected in a Britax product.

Because of their reputation, Britax is rarely on sale. However, for one week Amazon is having a Britax 20% off sale from February 24th through March 2nd. Don't miss out on that Britax seat you've been wishing for.

We recommend all Britax products but are particularly fond of:

Homer Laughlin China- dinnerware that is lead free and Made in the USA

You've probably seen it on many tables and never even noticed that Homer Laughlin China (the makers of Fiesta dinnerware) is made in the USA and lead free. You can still put together a beautiful table and know that your family is safe. We've highlighted just a small portion of the many options available from Homer Laughlin.