Car seat safety standards may contribute to kids forgotten in hot cars. It seems every summer we hear shocking stories of children left to die in hot cars. In most cases, it's a heart wrenching accident that leaves many parents thinking one of two things: "I would never do that!" or … [Read more...]
You May Be Accidentally Connecting to Xfinity Public Wi-Fi at Home!
CBS ConsumerWatch reporter Julie Watts discovered that Xfinity public Wi-Fi may automatically connect you to its public network without your knowledge, even at home. Source: Xfinity Public Wi-Fi « CBS San Francisco Read More at CBS-SF SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX 5) – Most web surfers … [Read more...]
A Wireless-Free Bedroom – What About Baby Monitors?
A Follow-Up to "Why I Declared Our Bedroom a Wireless-Free Zone." A couple of weeks ago while covering a story, I interviewed one of the foremost experts on (and critics of) electromagnetic radiation. During the interview I asked him a personal aside: "How dangerous is it that I … [Read more...]
Why I Chose to Ban Cell Phones From the Bedroom
Surveys find most people don't realize that, according to manufacturer recommendations, their cell phones should be kept between .3" and 1" inch away from their body at all times. I'm not "most people."As a Consumer-Investigative Reporter, I've covered far too many stories about the … [Read more...]
Parents Shocked by Videos on YouTube Kids App
But Many Parents Agree: YouTube Kids Isn't Really Responsible for What Your Kids See We've been told that screen time is bad for our kids, but sometimes even the best parents give in. Enter the YouTube Kids app, billed as a child-friendly app packed full of age-appropriate videos, … [Read more...]
Umbilical Cord Blood: Donate or Save?
Is Umbilical Cord Blood Banking Worth the Cost? It's a common question facing moms-to-be who are already overwhelmed with labor and delivery costs. Umbilical cord storage is often advertised as an insurance policy for your baby's life. Lofty claims like that can make storage seem … [Read more...]
Spray Tan Concerns–Tanning While Pregnant or Nursing
Is Tanning While Pregnant or Nursing Safe? Most people feel better with a bit of a tan. As a result, there's no shortage of mommy message boards that claim it is safe to continue spray tanning while pregnant or nursing. Many even try to alleviate concern by pointing out that the … [Read more...]
Seller Beware! Before You Sell Your Phone/Computer…
Before upgrading an iPhone, many consider selling their old phones for cash to one of the hundreds of companies offering to buy them. Seller beware. CBS ConsumerWatch Reporter Julie Watts reports on one company that has drawn hundreds of complaints—and it is not … [Read more...]
AAA Warning! AAA Won’t Cover Vehicle Totaled During Tow
If you have AAA, you might want to watch the KPIX ConsumerWatch Report. A young family stranded on the side of the road turned to AAA for help. Instead of coming to the rescue, AAA sent an uninsured driver with the wrong type of truck and refused to pay when their vehicle was totaled … [Read more...]
A Pet Insurance ‘Gotcha’ Revealed
If you pay for pet insurance for your "fur child," you'd expect it to pay out when you need it. But KPIX Consumer Reporter Julie Watts reveals a surprise loophole that could cost you even more money. Bottom line, enroll your four-legged babies before they're 1 year old, and don't … [Read more...]