Wow, this is a large recall.  reported today on Foxnews.

WASHINGTON — About 447,000 Dorel baby car seat carriers are being recalled after dozens of reports of the child restraint handle coming loose.

There have been at least three injuries to babies, including bumps, bruises and a head injury. Dorel Juvenile Group Inc., of Columbus, Ind., has received 77 reports of the child restraint handle fully or partially coming off the products.

The recall involves Safety 1st, Cosco, Eddie Bauer and Disney branded infant car seat carriers with certain model numbers. They were sold at department and juvenile product stores nationwide from January 2008 through this month.

The recall was announced on Friday by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Dorel Juvenile Group.

We have been living at our house for 12 years now and some of the rooms are looking rather old and dated.

Unfortunately both the bathroom and kitchen seem to have reached the point of no return and a total revamp is probably going to be required.

The question is where is the best place to start? Currently there appears to be a vast amount of kitchens and bathrooms on the market. Should you be thinking about a traditional style, maybe modern, or just go for the wow factor?

At present a few of our local DIY shops are offering some great deals on their bathrooms and kitchens, but is purchasing at the local DIY store always the best decision?

It could be that you might be better off buying from a specialist company. At the moment lots of the larger companies have some brilliant deals on offer. If you like you can choose Interest Free payments over a 24 month period, maybe for the kitchen you could get all of the electrical appliances thrown into the deal. With the current economic market as it is, the choice is yours and by shopping around you will be able to play companies off against each other, ensuring you get offered the very best deals possible.

Of course, please bear in mind that even though you seem to be getting an absolute bargain, these firms are still making a profit out of you. Why not have a go at pushing them to drop their prices a little further, after all you have nothing to loose by trying.

Another important factor when revamping any room is choosing your accessories. Accessories for the kitchen can really make all the difference. They have to be just right and fit in with the style you have chosen for your kitchen. An easier room to transform is the bathroom. Accessories for the bathroom are pretty easy to mix and match or change periodically.

The problem with decorating the kitchen and bathroom is that our lounge will start to look old and neglected. Probably it could be a good idea to invest in some home furnishings. These could certainly transform the room and would not have to cost a fortune. With all this going on, it looks like it is going to be a very busy couple of months ahead.

October brings us more than Halloween as it also brings in the first real countdown to the Christmas holidays which of course means Christmas itself. Is it still too early to be talking about Christmas shopping? Not at all as many people are already hitting websites looking for the best deals on many products. Figures have shown that it is a highly productive sales period for traders who, at this time, busily maintain and improve their websites to cope with the demand.

It is very true to say that the big earners of the industry such as Amazon and Play are doing very well simply because they have so many products out there for sale from games to clothing and books.

There are many markets out there with items that when first thinking of you wouldn’t think to buy for a close relative at all. Would you buy someone a telephone from one of the amazing range of funky retro telephones that are available? The phones themself are popular because they appeal to anyone who loves a bit of nostalgia. These retro phones may have retro in the name but they actually look pretty modern and cool in the home which is why you should think about getting one.

Some people enjoy collecting little strange things like buddhas. They often sit in prominent places in the house, such as the fireplace hearth where they give balance and tranquillity.

Believe it or not, certain loved ones will enjoy getting a new water bottle for Christmas. In recent times these rather uninteresting products have undergone a renaissance in popularity. I can remember when I was younger, and living at home, the hot water bottles were a functional item that went unseen for most of the year. In fact even when the weather turned inclement, and the bottle came into use, it was still tucked away in the bottom of the bed in the dark!