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Hatch Baby Recalls Power Adapter for Sound Machine | Bethesda newborn photographer – Tina Krafts Photography

July 7, 2024

Hatch Baby Recalls Sound Machine Power Adapter

Hi all! As many of you who follow my blog have little ones at home (or are expecting little ones), I wanted to share this baby product safety recall with you. More details are below, but the primary concern is a potential shock hazard from the power adapter if the plastic housing for the adapter comes off. Hatch will replace your power adapter for free.

Hatch Baby recalls power adapter sold with 1st generation Rest sound machine; image of Rest sound machine on blue background with recall text

Hatch Baby Sound Machine Power Adapter Recall Details

This recall involves AC power adapters sold with some units of the Rest 1st Generation Sound Machine. The power adapters have model number CYAP05 050100U. The adapters have a white rectangular plastic housing that plugs directly into the wall socket. The model number, amps (“1.0A”), “Jiangsu Chenyang Electron Co. LTD”, and “Made in China” are printed in black near the prongs on the power adapter. The power adapter was not sold separately.

What to do if you have a Rest 1st Generation Power Adapter

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled power adapters sold with Rest 1st Generation sound machines, and contact Hatch for a free replacement power adapter. Consumers should unplug the cord, cut the cord on the recalled power adapter, take a photo of the adapter showing the model number and the cut cord, upload the photo, and provide their name and mailing address at http://www.hatch.co/adapterrecall Hatch is contacting all registered owners directly.

Injuries that have been caused by the Rest Power Adapter

The firm has received 19 reports of the plastic housing surrounding the AC power adapter coming off, including two reports of consumers who experienced a minor electrical shock.

Stores that Sold the Hatch Baby Rest 1st Generation Power Adapter

Online at Hatch.co and Amazon.com, and at BuyBuyBaby, Target, Walmart, Nordstrom, Pottery Barn Kids and BestBuy stores nationwide from January 2019 through September 2022 for between $60 and $70 with certain Rest 1st Generation sound machines, and on Amazon.com from January 2019 through May 2024 for between $60 and $200 with certain Rest 1st Generation sound machines.

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Best baby cheeks ever | DC newborn photographer

June 17, 2024

Best baby cheeks ever | DC newborn photographer

best baby cheeks - awake newborn girl swaddled in a pink wrap, surrounded by pastel butterflies

newborn baby smiling and holding a teddy bear, lying on a fluffy pink flokati rug

best baby cheeks - baby girl swaddled in white wrap in a basket, wearing a white angora headband and holding a white teddy bear

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DC newborn photographer | Spring baby portraits

June 11, 2024

DC newborn photographer | Spring baby portraits

This little beauty was just over 2 weeks old when she came to see me for her newborn portraits (her incredibly sweet family drove almost an hour to have me take her newborn photos — I am so honored!). As you will see from the images we captured, she was such a perfect little dream during her session; she gave us some of the most perfect expressions, including one of the cutest newborn smiles I have seen. (I also adored her “what are you talking about, photographer lady” expression in the penultimate image I shared below.)
Because this sweetheart was born in the Spring, we decided to incorporate both some springlike pastel colors and some floral accents. Which image is your favorite?

Premier DC newborn photographer baby girl with a floral halo posed with her chin on her hand

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Newborn with big sister and parents | Washington DC newborn photographer

June 8, 2024

Although every one of my newborn sessions is special, nothing makes my heart sing more than when my newborn clients return to me to photograph their second, third, or fourth child! I truly view it as such an honor, and I just *love* seeing “my babies” all grown up and embracing their new roles as big sisters and big brothers. Now that I have been in business for 10 years, I have had the wonderfully good fortune of photographing so many repeat clients in the past several years, including the lovely family featured here! As you can see from the images below, this beautiful big sister just adores her little brother, and is so incredibly sweet with him. (Be sure to scroll through the images to the end, where you can find a photo of big sister as a newborn.)

Another aspect that I loved about this session for my returning clients was that, at mom and dad’s request, we incorporated some elements that were similar to those we used in their daughter’s newborn session. For example, we used a lot of neutral tones, and we included various star-themed images. (This little guy’s nursery has a moon and stars theme so, naturally, I had to photograph him in a moon prop as well. :)) We even captured some photos of the two siblings in the same cozy angora outfit!

It was such a delight for me to see this sweet family again, and I wish their growing family every happiness!

little brother sleeping in a basket with big sister looking at him

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newborn boy with big sister and parents in black and white

And, finally, here is a photo of this sweet boy’s big sister from 4 years prior…

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Potomac, MD newborn photography | Baby girl and “big” brother portraits

June 5, 2024

Welcoming a new baby into the world is one of the most joyful and special occasions in life. It is also a bit of a whirlwind, and that new baby stage passes by in the blink of an eye. But professional newborn photography can help families capture and preserve those fleeting first few weeks of babyhood. With a fully-equipped studio in Potomac, MD, Tina Krafts Photography works with clients throughout the Washington, D.C. metro area to create custom newborn portraits that both document those precious baby details and reflect each family’s individual style. The studio is stocked with a carefully curated collection of gorgeous, high-quality backdrops, blankets, wraps, outfits, and hats (including lots and lots of bear bonnets – a personal favorite!) in a full range of colors, so Tina Krafts Photography can match a family’s aesthetic whether they prefer neutral tones, or are fans of bolder colors or patterns. Of course, we are always happy to incorporate items of special significance to clients into newborn sessions as well, to further personalize those newborn images.

If you would like to create custom newborn portraits that preserve your baby’s first weeks, please don’t hesitate to get in touch! (It is never too early to reserve a space on my calendar for your newborn session!)

Potomac, MD newborn photographer newborn baby swaddled and holding a teddy bear