Kolcraft Play Yard Photo © CPSC

Nearly 1 million of these play yards are being recalled by Kolcraft because, according to the CPSC, the "play yard's side rail can fail to latch properly and when a child pushes against the rail it can unlatch unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to children." There have been 347 reports of the sides falling with 21 injuries. Models included are branded under several different names including Jeep, Carter's, Sesame Street, Eric Carle, Care Bear and Contours (pictured here).

Kolcraft is sending out free repair kits if you call 866-594-4208 (any time) or fill out the form on their Web site. Be sure to have your model number and date of manufacture handy (see the full list of model numbers here - there are a lot).

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Aqua-Leisure Floaties Recalled Photo © CPSC

There are a lot of different inflatable floaties in this recall and the dates go back to 2002 so be sure to check the full list. I was surprised to see my son's personal favorite -- the Deluxe Toddler Racer (pictured here) -- on the list. The problem? According to the CPSC, "The leg straps in the seat of the float can tear, causing children to unexpectedly fall into or under the water, posing a risk of drowning."

Now, I hope that parents aren't using this and then going far enough out of reach that this type of injury could happen in the first place since no device like this is meant to keep your child from drowning, intact leg straps or not. Contact Aqua-Leisure at 866-807-3998 or visit their Web site for refund information.

The Simplicity Crib recall is an expansion of a previous recall that involved the death of an 8-month-old who, according to the CPSC, "became entrapped and suffocated between the drop side and the crib mattress when a plastic connector on the drop side broke."

This recall covers cribs with a "newer" or different style of plastic hardware than those in the previous recall from 2007. The recalled model numbers are: 8050, 8325, 8620, 8745, 8748, 8755, 8756, 8765, 8778, 8810, and 8994, 8995, 8996, but there may be others as well. Be on the lookout for a flexible plastic tab at the top of the lower tracks. Simplicity is out of business but stores are offering refunds and credits so contact the store where you purchased the crib for more information.

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If you're one of many parents of toddlers who delayed getting the Hib vaccine due to the recent shortage there's good news. According to Dr. Vincent Iannelli, the Hib vaccine supply is up and the CDC is once again recommending that toddlers aged 12-15 months get the immunization. If you missed it, be sure to ask your health care provider at the next appointment if it's time for your toddler's booster.

For less than $1, you can make your own oatmeal baths at home instead of buying the name brand stuff for nearly $6 a box. This bath is often recommended to soothe the pain and itching associated with sunburn, chicken pox, poison ivy, mosquito bites, and other common skin irritations. It's also a great remedy for dry skin that can occur in the summer months.