Child Safety

According to news sources, almost 30 of 45 children who were in fatal car crashes were restrained improperly. A correctly installed car seat could have saved that child 34 percent of the time. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that a restraint that is properly installed can decrease the chance of death by 71… read more

A new study reports that accidental poisoning of children by prescription drugs has increased significantly over the years, according to news sources. A study published in The Journal of Pediatrics showed that the number of accidental drug poisoning among American youngsters has gone up 22 percent from 2001 to 2008. The study looked at 454,000… read more

As school starts back up and fall sports begin, emergency room doctors are advising coaches, students and parents to play it safe, as reported in a news article. “Emergency physicians treat sports-related injuries in emergency departments every day and some of these injuries are very serious. It’s important to make sure that children follow the… read more

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a warning to jewelry makers to limit cadmium in children’s jewelry, according to news reports. The organization also granted a petition from consumer groups asking that the metal be banned unless a safe level can be determined. The warning comes as government administration moves to limit the… read more

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is preparing a campaign that will educate toy makers about new rules regarding the safety of toys, according to news sources. The new regulations were passed July 20 and will go into effect December 31, 2011. The rules require toy makers to certify their products were tested by a third-party… read more

According to a recent news source, children are most likely to choke between the ages of two and five. An ears, nose and throat doctor suggests the following tips to make sure your home is a safe place for young children: -Hot dogs, peanuts and grapes are the perfect size to block the air pipe,… read more

Weehoo, Inc., in cooperation with the United State Consumer Product Safety Commission, has issued a recall of their bike trailers, due to a detachment issue. The specific product subject to recall is the Weehoo iGo Bicycle Pedal Trailer. About 2,700 were sold between April 2011 and July 201, nationwide, for about $390. The recall is… read more

Even though summer is coming to a close and pool use and beach days are dwindling, drowning is still a very real concern for young children, warns the Consumer Product Safety Commission in a recent article. Drowning is the number one cause of accidental death among children ages 1 to 4. From 2005 to 2009,… read more

A soft doll, distributed by Pottery Barn Kids has been recalled by the company in cooperation with the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission after reports that it could be a strangulation hazard, according to news sources. The products subject to recall are the Chloe, Sophie, and Audrey soft dolls, of the Pottery Barn Kids’… read more

According to news reports, recent talks to revise window blind industry standards are not up to the expectations of many advocates. The task force discussing the revisions is comprised of manufacturers, federal regulators, and consumer safety advocates, totaling about 30 individuals. The panel, which was created a year ago by the Consumer Product Safety Commission,… read more

Forget New Year’s. To me, September will always represent new beginnings. For years, September represented the closing of summer’s long days, and the start of the new school year. Like the first blank page in a new notebook, the feeling of starting a new school year is exciting and full of possibilities. As a parent,… read more

Installing a car seat for your child may seem straight forward, but according to a recent news article, approximately 80 percent of child car seats are improperly installed. This is a shocking statistic, especially when you consider that the leading cause of death among children 14 and younger is related to motor vehicle crashes. In… read more