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Fidget Spinners Are Bursting into Flames (Video)

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Wait…what? Why do all kids toys burst into flames these days? I don’t remember my action figures or Hot Wheels self combusting when I was a kid. These days however toys spontaniously bursting into flames is a real concern; Hover boards, talking dolls…and now fidget spinners are added to the list.

You can find them anywhere – in the grocery store isles, gas station check out stands, drug stores, craft shops, I have even seen them at a certain autoparts store. Fidget spinners are the hot new thing ( no pun intended), but recently have been knows to burst into flames in the home. Now keep in mind we’re talkng about bluetooth fidget spinners, not the standard spinners you can get for a couple of bucks pretty much anyplace. The Consumer Products Safety Comission says…”You should always charge when you are present, but definitely not overnight while you are sleeping,” Rothman reveals on GoodHousekeeping.com. “Let the toy cool for a bit after you use it before plugging it in, especially if it’s hot. And always keep it away from flammable objects.”

Well there you have it. Experts we already warning people to keep fidget spinners away from small children due to choking hazards. Now the warnings are even worse.  I say we let our kids play with bits of string and dirt. That’s about as safe as it gets.

Read the full article from Cafe Mom HERE!

This Mom Dyed Her 2-Year-Old’s Hair Hot Pink (Video)

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This Mom Dyed Her 2-Year-Old’s Hair Hot Pink – and Parents Everywhere Had Something to Say About It

These days it is not uncommon to see people with hair dyed pink, green, orange, blue or even multicolors. Actually with the popularity of tattoos and all over body piercings dyed hair is pretty tame relatively speaking. You woudln’t be suprised to see green hair in an office environment these days. But – would be surprised to see a 2 year old with pink hair?

Recently on Instagram, Charity Grace LeBlanc posted a video of her dyeing her toddler daughter’s hair hot pink. Charity says.. “she has been begging me for a long time.” Charity even made a video tutorial on how to go about doing this with a 2 year old. She also says, she used semipermanent hair dye because of her age. You can see in the video that her daughter is very into it. She does not complain at all and appears to be happy as a lark.

After posting the video, Charity asked…”Would you let your daughter do this?” Needless to say there was an overwhelming response – right in the ballpark of 3,000 actually. One person said…”Now you’ve let her do it, she will keep asking,” one parent wrote. “I just think two is too young. She probably didn’t know what she was signing up for.”

Of course they were not all comments against it.  A couple of responses on the total other end of the spectrum were  – “I see nothing wrong happening here, just a mother bonding with her daughter.”

“Kids don’t go along so well with things they don’t want to do and she sat there patiently and did it,” she wrote. “Her hair was beautiful before and it’s beautiful now. Hair dye has nothing to do with making yourself more pretty — it’s about what you want.”

So is there an appropriate age for something like this or is it about personal choices?

You can read the full article from Popsugar by Clicking Here! 

Summer Safety Tips

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Summer is literally right around the corner and with that comes fun in the sun! Swimming pool parties, the beach, camping, and sun, sun, sun. We know all to well that here in San Diego, along with summer fun comes some pretty hot temperatures. Like it or not, they are on the way, so before you hit the beach or start planning the kids summer activities, its always a good idea to refresh yourself with summer safety tips.

The first most and most common of all Summer fun downfalls is the popular heat exhaustion. It creeps up on you before you even know what’s going on. One minute your having the time of your life, the next you feel like your going to pass out.  Symptoms of heat exhaustion could+ include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and confusion. If your child is showing any of these signs, immediately  lie them down in a cool place, and slowly start giving them fluids. Seek medical care if the symptoms don’t stop quickly or your child’s body temperature is 103°F or higher. It is so darn important to drink, drink, and drink some more in warmer temperatures.

The next big one, that almost all of us can relate to is that nasty old sunburn. Oh how it hurts, itches and just ruins the fun. It can also be severely dangerous. Just one good burn can drastically increase your chances of skin cancer. Now weather you believe that or not, is it really worth putting your child at risk? Be religious about sunscreen when having outdoor fun, or even walking around at an amusement park. Remember, just because the sun is behind those gloomy clouds on some days, doesn’t mean it’s not doing it’s job sending harmful rays down to your skin. Sunscreen….don’t forget!

Do NOT, Do NOT, Do NOT EVER leave your kids in the car. Even if your running in the store for a quick moment. It is extremely dangerous and risky to leave them in the hot car, especially in the summer heat. On an 85 degree day, the temp in a car can climb to over 100 degrees in a matter of minutes. So why not just let the A/C run, while your in the car? Oh please…use your head. Is that really the best idea…probably not. The best solution is …just don’t do it. If you have to run into a store or run and errand, just take them with you.

For more Summer Safety…CLICK HERE

What the heck is a Fidget Spinner and why so popular? (Video)

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I don’t know about you, but I see these things EVERYWHERE!  What are they, where did they come from, how did they get so popular and seriously…what’s the appeal?

If your a parent of a youngster or if you are a teacher, chances are you know exactly what these things are. If you are a teacher, you have probably taken a few of them away in class already. If you are a parent, you have heard the words…”I want a Fidget Spinner, I want a Fidget Spinner, I want a Fidget Spinner !” Well I finally had to know what these miracles of science and fun were.

It seems that it is a type of stress relieving toy. A basic fidget spinner consists of a bearing in the center of a design made from any of a variety of materials including brass, stainless steel, titanium, copper and plastic. It does exactly what it sounds like…it spins. as you hold it with your two fingers, either index and thumb or middle finger and thumb. They were originally designed to be a stress receiving toy, but have caught on with the young crowd as being the cool “in thing” to have. They are being banned across the nation school, as they have become pretty distracting in the classroom as the children play with them, obviously when they aren’t supposed to be. I know, weird a kid would do that right? Kids love them and come in a variety of different colors, patterns and shapes. Some of them even light up. What could be distracting about that?

On the flip side, some are arguing that they can be used to manage ADHD. It’s along the same principal as tapping a pencil, shaking your leg, or something of that nature. It’s not at the point yet where a doctor will prescribe a fidget spinner, but a psychologist could certainly recommend it as a viable option to help control the effects of ADHD.

I may be showing my age here…but fads have come and go. Some of them lasted a few weeks, some were around for months. With fidget spinners costing $20 or more depending on which one you get, I wonder how long these will last?

If you would like to read more on Fidget Spinners…CLICK HERE. 

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