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Little Rider toys recalled for lead
The Master Toys and Novelties company have mastered putting lead paint on their Little Rider toys.
Douglas blankets recalled for strangulation hazard
Out of all the things that put our kids in harm's way, we didn't think they're blankie would be one of them.
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The Giving-Up Guide for Parents Who Can't Get Their Kids to Sleep


By Nell McCarthy
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