Kids’ Art Kits Recalled for Lead: The CPSC announced a recall of Imaginarium wooden coloring cases, sold at Toys R Us stores for about $20 each, because the printed ink on the outer packaging contains lead, and some of the black watercolor paint contains excessive amounts of lead. Consumers should take the kits away from children and return them to Toys R Us for store credit.

Pregnancy Stress: A survey of over 1,100 UK women, conducted by the charitable organization Tommy’s, found that for many, stress and pregnancy go hand in hand:

• Almost two per cent of women developed an eating disorder.
• One in five worried that they might not love their baby.
• Almost a third were concerned about developing post-natal depression.
• More than a quarter said that changes to their body was the biggest cause of stress.
• Seventeen per cent were stressed due to pressure in the workplace.
• Forty-one per cent were worried about money.
• Nearly one third felt stressed about eating the right amount and types of food.“

Much pregnancy stress is brought on through what many women consider to be “taboo” topics, such as depression and worries over bonding with the baby. Because suppressing feelings can cause anxiety to worsen, an OB who works with Tommy’s advises women to discuss their worries:

Suppressing concerns during pregnancy can contribute to the development of pre-natal depression, which can be damaging to both mother and baby…In the vast majority of cases, whatever thoughts or concerns they may be having, nearly every other pregnant woman will have been through the same thing, and so they shouldn’t worry that they will be demonised for having perfectly normal feelings.”