Tip of the Week: Free Kiddie Events

Plan a weekly outing for you and your little one to one of these FREE events this summer!

1.) Your local library hosts story times for children of all ages. Programs include Lapsit Story Times (0-18 months), Toddler Story Times (18-35 months) and Preschool Story Times (3-5 years). Visit the Chicago Public Library website here to search by "Program Name" and "Zip Code" to find days and times for the events at your local library!

2.) The Lincoln Park Zoo offers Story Time each Monday and Wednesday from 9:15-9:45am and again at 10-10:30am at the Farm-in-the-Zoo.

3.) Join Bubbles Academy at the Lincoln Park Whole Foods Market for fun songs and stories from 10-10:30am on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Tip of the Week: A Key to the City

Do you have a Chicago Public Library card? If you don't, I suggest you get one...this free membership card can act as a key to Chicago! Check out a free pass from your local library that allows you, your families and a friend FREE admission to all of Chicago's great museums.

Museums include: The Field Museum, Museum of Science and Industry, Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Adler Planetarium, Art Institute, Chicago Children’s Museum, The Shedd Aquarium, and the Museum of Modern Art.

Most of these popular destinations have play areas just for babies and toddlers. In particular, I recommend the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum and the Museum of Science and Industry. Even if your baby is a little young to participate, the visually-stimulating environment is fun for your baby, and a great place to meet with friends!

Tip of the Week: Children's Medicine Recall

McNeil Consumer Healthcare, the maker of such pharmaceuticals as Tylenol, Zyrtec, and Motrin has announced a recall of their children and infants’ liquid products. The recall is not based on adverse medical events, but instead is voluntary based on quality control. In some instances, it is believed that there may be a higher concentration of active ingredients than specified. The company is warning consumers to discontinue use of these products.

Consumers can request a refund or coupon for any affected product at phone number 1-888-222-6036 or online at www.mcneilproductrecall.com.

Click here for a list of affected products and their NDC product numbers which are located on the bottle above the brand name.