We have some important information to tell you about regarding the safety of electronic toothbrushes and children. A Florida mother was monitoring her 3-year-old daughter as she brushed her teeth with a battery –operated electronic toothbrush. She noticed the little girl was clearly irritated by something. It turns out a small pin out popped out [...]
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Summer has just begun and already we are experiencing sweltering temperatures. For many people this is simply the best time of year, especially for kids, but as the vacation seasons begins, it’s important to remember that children can be put at risk by being left behind or trapped in a hot car. Parents just don’t [...]
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Usually my blog entries center around specific products geared toward children, such as recalled cribs and toys, but today it’s about the food they putting in their mouths, specifically fruits and vegetables. An article in the June issue of Pediatrics includes some interesting research regarding pesticides and their possible connection to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in [...]
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Just a few days ago, I blogged about a huge recall involving cribs that posed a strangulation and a suffocation hazard. Now comes word of yet another crib recall. This time it involves C&T International/Sorelle cribs. On Thursday May 6, 2010 The U.S Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled as many as 170,000 Drop-Side Cribs. The [...]
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There has been another recall of a children’s product and this time it poses a fall hazard. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall of Graco Harmony High Chairs. The recall is voluntary and in cooperation with the manufacturer. The CPSC advised consumers to stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed. [...]
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Over the past few months I’ve been telling you about the risks associated with various kinds of products, specifically ones targeted toward kids. This blog is different in that it does not mention products; instead it focuses on the issue of school bus safety. You may have heard about a recent school bus crash outside [...]
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We have another consumer alert to tell you about concerning a children’s product. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has just announced that Children's Bracelets are being recalled by Chandigarh Fashion Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard. This is a voluntary recall in cooperation with the CPSC. The name of the product is Children’s Bangles [...]
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The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a major recall of popular window coverings. As many as 50 million Roman-style shades and roll-up blinds are being recalled after reports of babies and toddlers dying from strangulation. The CPSC says the shades and roll-up blinds, which have cords that can get caught around children’s necks. The [...]
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Just a few weeks ago, I blogged about the biggest recall in U.S. history involving cribs. Now comes word from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) of yet another potentially dangerous children’s product being recalled. This time it’s a baby hammock. The name of the product in question is Amby Baby Motion Beds. At issue [...]
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The holiday season is upon us and just as parents are hitting the stores searching for toys for their kids, new alarming research is out concerning lead in toys. The findings come from The Ecology Center, a Michigan-based nonprofit organization.Today it released its 3rd Annual Consumer Guide to Toxic Chemicals in Toys. Researchers tested nearly [...]
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