For the parents out there who may have purchased cribs made by Simplicity, check out your models. You may be among the people who have purchased a potentially hazardous 3-in-1 crib that can put your baby in danger.

The actual issue here are the wood screws which are not compatible and may back out and cause potentially dangerous consequences such as suffocation for your child. So far there have been 14 incidents already. Don’t be the 15th!

Models Affected: Aspen 3 in 1 Crib with a wooden mattress support sold under the Graco Trademark, model number 8740KCW SC located on the envelope attached to the mattress support.

(Source) EmaxHealth

Exercise Bed

Exercise is something that not too many people are quite fond about especially when they are in bed. Normally, beds that can help people with deficiencies normally in the hospitals are given specialized beds to assist them and avoid movement in times of pain. But these days, pain is not restricted to hospitals as people in homes have current problems of their own such as obesity and limited movement.

While most of us are encouraged to turn to exercise for better lives, beds pose a threat in getting it done. At times we find ourselves too lazy to get out of bed but with this new invention by surgeon Charles Filipi, this flexible exercise bed may soon be the answer to all these problems.

He says that many obese patients are required to exercise as part of their treatment. But getting them into a standing position can involve numerous staff and finding a treadmill for them to work out on can be even more time consuming.

When the patient needs to exercise, the bed slowly tips into the vertical position, planting the treadmill onto the ground ready to be used. That means a person can always access the treadmill easily, with minimal assistance from anyone else.

(Source) New Scientist Tech

For people who have wondered about the quality of tables that have been designed after Egyptian reigns, there are designs offered in the market today that can bring you closer to them. But the catch here is a hefty price of around Dh645,000 to won one, not an ideal amount for people who invest on a wise budget.

Now unless you are an avid antique and rare find collector, this is something you may not even think of getting. For one, who can spend that much for a piece of writing table? Probably the millionaires but then again owning one would be restricted to bragging rights rather than brightening your home.

This rectangular, 30 inch high and 48 inch wide table is made of ebonised wood and is set with gilt bronze and crystal, while the top is veneered in shagreen.

This piece was made by Maison Jansen, one of the most important decorating firms in France.

(Source) Business 24/7

One thing you have to note about celebrities who are in their prime, wise investments come from choosing wise needs and bed lines are one of them. Jaclyn Smith, the much familiar face who played Kelly Garrett in the famed Charlie’s Angels of the 1980’s is being primed up by Kmart to replace Martha Stewart. Due to failure to reach an amicable settlement with the Martha Stewart line, it seems that Jaclyn Smith is the chosen successor of the bed line products to be carried by Kmart.

The Jaclyn Smith line, described as a “fresh, simple, modern look,” is a natural extension of one of Kmart’s first celebrity brands, the retailer said. Smith endorsed her apparel line at Kmart 23 years ago. Smith said in a statement that her home collection will offer “an easy way to make a great impression — time after time, all at a sensible price.”

(Source) Chicago Sun Times

Bed Bath & Beyond has opened a 34,000-square-foot store in the Bayview Glen Shopping Centre in Ontario,Canda. The furniture giants have also launched a Canadian website which can be accessed at http://www.bedbathandbeyond.ca/.

At the event BB&B ceo Steven Temares remarked, “We are excited to open our first store in Canada and to share our longstanding traditions of exceptional customer service, great value and a broad assortment of merchandise with the GTA,” a reference to the Greater Toronto Area.

Via Home Textiles Today

When it comes to leather, unless you are able to carefully maintain and take care of them, chances are they will wear out easily. We have seen most leather made furniture such as chairs, sofas and the usual couch at home and if we fail to address the proper way to clean them or care for them, they will soon loose their aura.

But thanks to innovations similar to seat covers, Cover my furniture now offers a great way to bring back the luster and add some ideas to present home furnishings as well. Leather covers can cover up the worn out home pieces and project a better image. Better yet, if you have the traditional cloth covers, you can also turn to these leather covers to change the style that they normally had.

Not a bad way to brighten up your home especially if you are thinking modern these days.

(Source) PR Web

For most people who have wooden furniture at home, the maintenance issue is perhaps one of the stirring problems that people have to deal with. Making sure that their shine and overall appearance will not be compromised, people often turn to the various chemicals to ensure the quality wooden finished these days.

But that was before Cashew Corporation was able to come up with the Cashew Nut Shell Liquid, a less toxic wood preservative for wood crafts and furniture preservation.

One of the major problems with developing a totally organic wood preservative system was cost, but the new wood preservative described would provide a solution to the problem because it was relatively cost-effective, Surendra noted.

He said that wood preservative made by CNSL in its natural form was reported to protect wood crafts and furniture against termite attacks and possessed water repellency. Several studies had shown that activity of fungi and termite was less in CNSL +Cu treated blocks than in untreated blocks and blocks treated with CNSL alone.

(Source) The Island Online

Hushamok Hammock

Who needs cribs with the modern styled baby hammocks available in the market today? The Hushamok Hammock does indeed look trendy and fashionable for the modern child and with its stylish features, it seems that a baby can be put to sleep better with its design.

It has been advised to keep the baby away from their folks to avoid being among the victims of SIDS and with this trendy design, you are not only changing baby sleep practices but employing a modern and stylish look inside our bedroom.

The design of Hushamok is certainly something to look at; the stylish stand would be at home in any room and is available in lightweight aluminum, sustainable European beech or lightweight steel. The hammock is made of 100% organic cotton, is machine-washable and comes in a dazzling array of colors including bright green, orange and pink. A unique feature is the patented leaf spring which connects the hammock to the stand and once baby is inside, gently sways with a natural motion to help lull baby into the land of nod.

Other design elements of the Hushamok include a slight elevation at head level which helps to prevent acid reflux and the snug design together with the gentle swaying motion of the hammock may help prevent colic in some babies. Flat-head syndrome can also be avoided by putting babies to sleep on their backs.

(Source) Gizmag

The Mile High Bed

This bed is perhaps limited to people who are really filthy rich. With a super hefty price of $35,000 attached to it, you can bet only the millionaires who have nothing better to do with their money would buy such a bed.

The Mile High bed, conceptualized by MotoArt, is indeed made for the elite. Made of aircraft inventory, there are a lot of things you can buy with such a large amount.

You will be able to get the bragging rights and perhaps the distinction of having such a pricey bed but no matter how expensive or exotic it may be, it seems that the Mile High Bed is for the people who don’t know what to do with money at all.

(Source) Crave

We all know that bed bugs are increasingly becoming irritating as far as getting good sleep on our beds. While we may have a lot of alternatives in handling them, an eco-friendly way to exterminate them and finally get that much longed for sleep is within reach.

K4 products has produced an eco-friendly solution in the form of the EcoBugFree which is non-toxic and leaves no trace of harmful pesticide residue when you may decide to lay on bed. This way, you worry less about your kids who may be affected by standard chemicals used to rid bed bugs. With the EcoBugFree, you are safe and helping to create a better environment.

“Efficacy studies have been done on traditional bed bug treatments and we are learning that the old methods of eradicating the pests are becoming less effective. The bugs are more difficult to kill now because they have become immune to the use of neurotoxin. Since you’re going to need multiple applications to rid yourself of these nasty pests, most people would prefer to use a less-toxic method like EcoBugFree.”

(Source) RTO