| SOUTHERN AFRICA: Funding shortfall forces WFP to cut back feeding | | Posted Thursday, October 12, 2006 2:14:07 PM by BlogJeeves Team | | JOHANNESBURG, 10 October (IRIN) - The UN's World Food Programme has warned that it will have to cut back on feeding vulnerable Southern Africans because it does not have the funds to carry programmes through the lean season. The aid agency will be facing a regional shortfall of US$60 million between December 2006 and March 2007, and has already scaled down some of its operations in Zimbabwe, affecting some 450,000 people. It has cut back the urban feeding programme, reduced school-feeding projects from 17 districts to 14, and suspended mobile feeding in rural areas. WFP is expected to feed at least four million people in the region until March next year, when the next harvest is due. Underlining the lack of donor response, WFP's regional director for Southern Africa, Amir Abdulla, commented, "Needs in other parts of the world, as in Darfur, are very pressing [and] perhaps more visible ...... | |
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| | | My Brest Friend - Light Blue Fairies | | Posted Monday, September 11, 2006 9:31:58 PM by BlogJeeves Team | | My Brest Friend adjusts securely to your body and stays where you want it. It's designed to support your back, neck, shoulders and arms, so you can feel relaxed and comfortable holding and breastfeeding your baby. The pillow elevates your baby for effortless positioning and easy latch-on, resulting in more comfortable and successful breastfeeding. Pillow is streamlined to fit between armrests of rockers, gliders and chairs. Adjusts to different body shapes and sizes for all family members and other caregivers. Includes 100% cotton removable machine washable cover that zips all the way around for easy cleaning. Please note: due to health regulations, this item is not returnable. Zenoff Products offers a wide variety of Feeding Pillows... | |
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| | | Avent ISIS iQ UNO Complete Breast Pump | | Posted Monday, September 11, 2006 5:32:17 AM by BlogJeeves Team | | The ISIS IQ UNO Complete includes all you need to express, store, transport and feed your breast milk. The ISIS IQ UNO is a powerful handheld electronic breast pump that has an electronic memory that learns and continues your personal pumping rhythm. The patented Let-Down Massage Cushion is intended to help gently stimulate a fast, natural milk flow. Once you determine the most comfortable pumping rhythm, the one touch control button lets you set precisely the most comfortable speed and suction, right at the breast. This infinitely variable control allows every pumping session to be a personalized session, just like baby. In addiion, the Battery Booster provides consistent pumping power, even when the batteries are low. The ISIS IQ UNO Complete is an ultra quiet, powerful, mini handheld electronic breast pump with all that you need to pump, store and feed with one system.... | |
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| | | Medela Swing Electric Breast Pump w/2-phase cycling | | Posted Sunday, September 10, 2006 1:31:46 PM by BlogJeeves Team | | The only single electric personal use pump with breakthrough 2-Phase Expression® technology for maximum milk flow. First researched and developed for hospital breastpumps, 2-Phase Expression is an advanced pumping pattern that mimics a babys natural nursing rhythm by pumping in two distinct modes. Stimulation mode: To simulate your babys initial rapid sucking to start your milk flowing Expression mode: To simulate your babys slower deeper sucks to express your milk gently and efficiently.... | |
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| | | Peg Perego Prima Diner Highchair - Jade | | Posted Saturday, September 09, 2006 9:32:14 PM by BlogJeeves Team | | The Peg Perego Prima Pappa Diner in Jade Cube which is a soft vinyl fabric with cubes in shades of green.The Peg Perego Diner is the exclusive high chair with multi position seat and dual trays. The Peg Perego Prima Pappa Diner arrives fully assembled and ready to use - just unpack and unfold. This highchair features new large , mar resistant caster wheels with brakes. The new Prima Pappa Diner includes heavier padding and a new stitching design that keeps even an infant comfortably secure. For stability - this highchair features a newly designed frame with larger tubing. The Prima Pappa Diner seat adjusts to seven different positions and four reclining positions. For convenience - this highchair includes dual trays - one large dinner tray for serving and eating tray is dishwasher safe. This Prima Pappa Diner folds easily and compactly with a new folding system. Parents will love the one hand operation to recline the seat or adjust/remove the tray. For peace of mind - this highchair has a five point safety harness and passive restraint system.Open Product Dimensions: Height - 41 1/2, Width - 20, Length - 31 3/4. Closed Product Dimensions: Height - 41 3/4, Width - 20, Length - 10 1/2. Peg Perego offers a wide variety of High Chairs - Highchairs... | |
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| | | Sesame Street Table Topper Disposable Stick-in-Place Placemats, 20-count | | Posted Saturday, September 09, 2006 5:31:54 AM by BlogJeeves Team | | It doesn't make sense! We sterilize our baby's bottles for the first six months of their life, and then we take them to restaurants only to eat finger foods right off of a dirty table. Why, because most high chairs have no trays and babies love to throw t Table Topper offers a wide variety of High Chairs - Mats & Place Mats... | |
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| | | Sesame Street Table Topper Disposable Stick-in-Place Placemats, 50-count | | Posted Friday, September 08, 2006 1:31:43 PM by BlogJeeves Team | | Babies toss a normal placemat or plate to the floor and end up eating "finger foods" directly off of the restaurant table. Studies show restaurant tabletops harbor viruses and bacteria which are dangerous to a a child's weak immune system. Table Topper sticks in place with adhesive strips, providing a sanitary eating surface for Baby. Your child's favorite characters form a fun and educational design, teaching age appropriate lessons and keeping baby occupied while you eat. Resealable zip-lock packs are convenient to carry in a diaper bag or purse. Includes 50 mats.... | |
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| | | Bumbo Sitter Infant Seat - Lime Green | | Posted Thursday, September 07, 2006 9:31:35 PM by BlogJeeves Team | | The Bumbo Baby Sitter is a revolutionary new concept with world wide patent rights, uniquely designed according to the baby's posture to seat babies independently in an upright sitting position, from as young as 3 months up to an age of approximately 14 months depending on the individual development of the child, thereby providing a snug and cozy environment for your baby.The Bumbo is manufactured to the highest safety standards from low-density foam material, which makes it lightweight and portable. It is soft and comfortable for the baby, safe, hygienic and non-toxic. The integral outer skin of the material is durable and easy to clean.The Bumbo Baby Sitter is versatile and can be used safely and conveniently anywhere on any level surface, and is definitely the extra set of hands you have always been looking for û the perfect gift for that special occasion.The seat does not require any uncomfortable straps or fasteners. It is designed that the baby's own body gently keeps baby in place, gives a wonderfully new way to ensure maximum interaction and enjoyable communication with your child. Bumbo offers a wide variety of High Chairs - Booster Seats... | |
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| | | Dr. Brown's 8oz Natural Flow Wide Neck Bottle, 3 Pack | | Posted Wednesday, September 06, 2006 9:32:04 PM by BlogJeeves Team | | Dr. Brown's bottles feature a patented internal vent which reduces air bubbles and helps to prevent fluid in your baby's ears. Bottles are compatible with breast feeding, and they help colicky babies settle down and sleep. They also reduce colic, spit-up, burping and gas and are easy to clean. Dishwasher safe. Includes three 8 oz. Wide Neck baby bottles.... | |
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| | | Gentle Expressions Breast Pump with AC Adapter | | Posted Monday, September 04, 2006 7:32:15 AM by BlogJeeves Team | | Portable. Battery powered/AC adaptable. With AC Adaptor, or With AC Adaptor, Bag and Guide. Suction comfort control breast pumps. Intermittent suction control release. Unique training cup. Operate breast pump with one hand. Uses 2 AA batteries. 90 day warranty. Note: For Hygienic Reasons, Breast Pumps and Accessories are Returnable Only for Replacement of Defective Units.... | |
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