
The world is such now that many families have two working parents in order to live profitably and to properly support their children. As such, parents are busier than ever before, which means that staying up-to-date on the unforeseen dangers that could affect them is very difficult. These past few weeks have provided more background [...]
Continue reading Large Number of Child Product Recalls Has Parents ConcernedThursday, December 10, 2009
One of the many reasons that we continue to cover the issue of dangerous products and recalls is because avoiding dangers is the best way to avoid unforeseen injuries. It seems that lately there have been several product recalls involving baby products, and now comes word that another product intended to be used with infants [...]
Continue reading Thousands of Baby Swings RecalledTuesday, December 8, 2009
Far too often, dogs previously thought well-behaved will attack both children and adults. In August 2009, two brothers in the Sacramento area had to fight hard to escape from their neighbor’s Rottweiler. The dog’s owner had just brought him out of her house on a leash before the attack occurred. One minute the two boys, [...]
Continue reading Dog Bite Dangers: Recent Sacramento AttackSaturday, July 4, 2009
Perhaps the most horrifying fear any new parent holds regards the safety of their children. When those worst fears play out in reality, the emotional devastation simply cannot be described. Tragically, that’s what happened to parents in Houston who lost their 8-month-old child to suffocation while sleeping in a crib sold by Simplicity, Inc. As [...]
Continue reading Death of Infant Prompts Recall of 400,000 CribsSaturday, April 4, 2009
Introduction Every month, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issues product recall lists to help protect the public from allegedly unsafe products. Frequently, further testing must be completed or design changes made before some of the products can be sold again. Most companies agree to “voluntarily” recall their products. However, when it’s necessary, [...]
Continue reading U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Product Recalls: January 2009Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Americans of all ages are at risk for debilitating falls, especially young children and adults age 65 and older. According to Safe Kids USA, “[children suffer] more than 2.3 million fall-related injuries” each year and “approximately 103 children die” annually from those injuries. Click here for more. Stated differently, “Falls are the leading cause of [...]
Continue reading Preventing Injury Causing Slip-And-Fall AccidentsWednesday, January 28, 2009
As most parents know, bringing a new baby into the world can be as challenging as it is exciting. Yet apart from the joys you’ll discover, it’s critical to remember your role as your child’s chief protector. For example, you’ll need to be very careful when furnishing your baby’s room so you can maximize your [...]
Continue reading Safety Tips for Preparing Your Baby’s Room
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Child Safety, Defective Products, Product Recalls