Car Seat Study Reveals Troubling Oversights In Safety
Most parents don’t even realize when they’re doing something wrong with a car seat. It’s not like they’re purposely putting their children in harm’s way; they’re simply making the kind of mistakes that people make all throughout the country, the type of oversights that wouldn’t receive a second thought unless the vehicle is involved in… read more
Parents Must Prevent Their Kids From Swallowing Small Batteries
Even though the kids are back to school, your house may still be chockfull of those toys the children got for Christmas. And although you may have been around to ensure proper usage in the couple of weeks following the holiday, that attention may flag in the ensuing weeks and months. One area where you… read more
Research Shows How Athletes Can Be Bullied By Coaches
Bullying is quite dangerous. Not only can it have a physical impact on the child facing it, but it can send them on a downward spiral that causes them to question themselves and even contemplate suicide. What’s more, bullying doesn’t even have to be physical to have such an effect; words can pierce like daggers… read more
Shape Your Kids Into Responsible Pedestrians
Yesterday, we related a report that highlighted the troubling state of pedestrian safety in San Francisco. That article showed that in the few days since New Year’s Eve, there have already been three deadly accidents in the area, and many people are obviously concerned about this trend. The police have vowed to issue tickets and… read more
33,139 Child Restraints Recalled By Combi Over Possible Safety Issue
Zeus 360, Zeus Turn, and Coccoro child restraints are being recalled by Combi USA because of a possible safety issue associated with the items. 33,139 child safety seats are impacted by the recall, which was issued once it was realized that the products may not be in compliance with federal regulations. This is due to… read more
Fall Hazard Leads to Recall of 1,500 Joovy Car Seat Adapters
A series of car seat adapters are being recalled by Joovy because of concerns that children could fall out of the units. The recall pertains to an estimated 1,500 Zoom stroller adapters that allow the parent to tuck the car seat into a stroller. Unfortunately, the clips that allow for attachment are in danger of… read more
Help Children Stay Safe Atop Their Bikes
Children are still out of school, and many have no doubt spent the past few days playing with the myriad toys that they received for the holiday. In the state of California, where we can expect warm weather all throughout the year, many of those kids may have spent the intervening days riding their shiny… read more
Livingston Hopes To Make Return To School As Safe As Possible
Although we’re only a couple days removed from Christmas, it will seem like no time at all has elapsed once children start heading back to school in a short time. The city of Livingston wants to make sure that all those kids headed back into class are able to do so in the safest manner… read more
Ways To Limit Danger on Christmas Day
With just a couple days to go until we dig into the gifts that have been taunting us beneath the Christmas tree, it’s important to take a look at those situations that could contribute to a potential tragedy. Doing so will allow you to do whatever you can to avoid such strife on Christmas day. … read more
Oodle Swings Recalled Over Leg Injury Threat
Oodle Swings are being recalled by the Delano, Minnesota-based Landscape Structures because of the possibility that the products could contribute to injuries. Only 177 swings are affected by the recall, but these may be found in playgrounds across the country. These swings are meant to allow for multiple children to be pushed in a single… read more
Possible Choking Risk Leads to Recall of 1,100 Cubetensils By Edoche
Utensils designed to be used by children are being recalled by the Seattle, Washington-based Edoche because of the possible injury threat the items could pose. The recall pertains to around 1,100 sets of Cubetensils cutlery sold across the country and online between May of 2012 and last month. The items’ handles, which will be of… read more
Protect Young Children From Choking On Christmas Morning
Parents who are celebrating Christmas with young children in the home have to make sure that the holiday festivities don’t create choking threats for those kids. This can be difficult, especially for those new parents who up until now haven’t had to think much about those parts of the season that could pose a risk… read more