Junior Towne Blog

US News and World Report recently had an article about buying used goods. The first three things on the list were carseats, cribs and bicycle helmets. Carseats and bicycle helmets, once they have been involved in an accident should be disposed of. One crack can compromise the safety of an item. You don’t know the history of an item when buying it used.

Cribs are another matter, with all the publicity about recalls and safety concerns, you can’t be sure that the crib you are buying used hasn’t been on a recall list somewhere, missing an important screw, or perhaps one of the dropside styles that are now verboten.

Used breastpumps and breastfeeding equipment are another item not on this list but that we feel strongly about. Pathogens in bodily fluids can be easily transmitted and human breatmilk fits in this bodily fluid category. Medela talks all about this on their website.

The link to the US News and World Report article is http://shopping.yahoocom/articles/383/20-things-you-should-never-buy-used/

Per your request, we decided to leave our tent sale up through Saturday. There are still a lot of great bargains!

“He didn’t tell me how to live; He lived, and let me watch him do it.”
-Clarence Budington Kelland

One of God’s greatest gifts is a happy, involved Father. Here’s to all you Dads out there-Happy Father’s Day.

Our semi-annual sale starts Tuesday, June 15 at 10 AM. This is our big one!

- 40-60 % off select summer & fall clothing, shoes and baby items
-Britax Blink strollers-reg. $175, SALE PRICE $75
-Girl’s wool coats-values to $135, SALE PRICE-$75
-Graco Touch Free Diaper Pail-reg. $65, NOW $25
-Munchkin Hook-on Highchair-reg. $60, NOW $30
-Boys Sweaters-values to $65, NOW $20.

…plus other deals on carseats, socks, tights too numerous to mention!

See you at 10AM on Tuesday!

A recent article in Earnshaw’s debated the harm of phthalates. Apparently, 60 Minutes aired a segment questioning what, if any, safety hazards phthalates pose. Apparently there are many conflicting lab tests-rats are harmed, but not monkeys. Who knows? The concern over phthalates prompted the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, which, in our opinion, straight jackets the small, entrepreneurial mom and pop manufacturers. The legislation is so cumbersome that few, if any, small businesses can meet the requirements. Still, common sense tells us that natural products are better for all of us and better for the environment. It is just too bad that we need another set of laws and another bureaucracy to tell us that.

Speaking of safety, we received another recall notice this time for strings on garments posing strangulation hazards. (Fortunately the recall did not pertain to anything we carried.) Please check your child’s clothing for anything dangling or loose. This is one of those “no brainers” that could save a life.

Just a note to let you know of some special savings Friday and Saturday (May 28 & 29):

-40% off Columbia rain suits and selected lightweight jackets

-$25 off any Britax convertible or infant carseat

-$50 off the original Britax Frontier Booster Seat

-10% off Junior Buzz Off a new organic bug repellent made in Alaska especially for little Alaskans

Please note that we will be closing at 5 PM on Saturday, May 28 and will reopen at 10 AM on Tuesday, June 1. Have a happy and safe Memorial Weekend and please remember the sacrifices made by so many for our Country.

It’s always fun to see a celebrity’s child wearing something that we just got in here at Junior Towne. Nicole Ritchie’s daughter Harlow Madden is wearing one of our Popatu tutus. We just got in a fresh selection including the extra frilly tutu dress! The super soft layers of flouncy tulle are perfect for the little ballerina or princess in you life. Check them out soon as we got them in late yesterday and have already sold six!

Enquiring minds are wondering. Happy weekend and enjoy the sunshine. Joe Spenard’s Birthday Celebration and the new Spenard Farmer’s Market were a huge success.

Visit our booth this Saturday (May 22) at the Spenard Farmer’s Market in the Chilkoots parking lot and receive a gift certificate for $10 off a purchase of $25 or more.*

Saturday, May 22, is also our “Give Back” Day. Bring two cans of food for the Lutheran Social Services food bank or two household items for Brother Francis Shelter and receive a free reusable Junior Towne shopping bag.

New in this week:
Haven Girl outfits
Robeez Booties
More Muddy buddie rainsuits, all sizes
Junior Buzzoff-made in Alaska natural bug repellent for children
Haba German toys

See you soon!

We have met many wonderful foster parents over the years. There should be a special award for people who take children into their homes, treat them as there own and then turn them over to their birth or adoptive parents. This little boy was with his foster mother for four years-long enough for them both to be attached. He was adopted into a wonderful family which keeps in close contact with his foster parent He is happy, well adjusted and has a big smile for everyone. Does it get better than this?