High-Powered Magnets Pose Safety Hazard for Children
High-powered magnets are rapidly becoming a safety hazard for children as more reports of injury are released both in the U.S. and Canada. The magnets prompting emergency surgeries are not the lightweight magnet letters children often play with or attach to the refrigerator. Neodymium magenets, often used in desktop toys such as Buckyballs, are 10-20 […]
February Recall and Product Notices
As the month of February comes to an end, we have a number of recalls and product notices to make you aware of. As of Feb. 28, 2013, manufacturers of play yards for infants and toddlers will be held to a higher federal safety standard. The rules are one of many new additions to the […]
One Child’s Traumatic Brain Injury Inspires Hope for Others
Following the tragic death of their four-year old daughter Lauren, Dan and Ann Flood channeled both their grief and compassion for other infants with traumatic brain injuries into a non-profit organization entitled Lauren’s Hope Foundation. Lauren Flood was born three weeks premature in 2003. As the Flood’s second child, the pregnancy was predictable and routine […]
Six-year old runner not limited by cerebral palsy, blindness
Cerebral palsy can be a very limiting disease for a child, both mentally and physically. Jayden Nogueras, however, chooses to push past his medical limitations to live his life like a champion. Despite being legally blind, having received a newborn diagnoses of cerebral palsy, and suffering from septo-optic dysplasia, Jayden has surpassed his list of […]
Recall Alert: Triaminic® Syrups and Theraflu Warming Relief® Syrups
As flu season continues to sweep through the United States, ensuring the health and safety of your child is of paramount concern. We have an important recall alert to share with you regarding two common, over-the-counter cold and flu medicines. In conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Novartis Consumer Health Inc. is […]
Influenza Sweeps through US, killing 37 children
The 2013 flu season is well underway in the United States and is currently wrecking havoc in all 50 states, despite officials’ best efforts to curb the spread. Although only halfway through the normal flu season, 37 children have died from the influenza, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The virus has been hitting […]
Choosing a Quality Child Care Center
With more than 11 million children going to a child care provider each day in the United States, selecting the right child care center has never been more important for a parent. After all, ensuring the safety and well being of their children is every parent’s ultimate goal. The child-care market has grown tremendously in […]
Important Recall Notice: Fisher Price “Rock ‘N Play” Infant Sleepers are Off the Shelf
The Child Injury Firm has an important recall notice for consumers. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has recalled the Fisher Price “Rock ‘N Play” Infant sleeper following reports of mold in the product. According to the CPSC, the mold present in the infant sleeper can cause respiratory illness, breathing problems, and infections in […]
Nap Nanny Officially Recalled
We have an important follow-up to our recent story about the Nap Nanny baby recliner. Following a lawsuit filed by the federal government against the product’s manufacturer, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has partnered with four major retailers to recall the Nap Nanny baby recliners manufactured by Baby Matters, LLC. As mentioned in our […]
City Versa Stroller and Dunecraft Toy Recalls
In light of the recent tragedy in Newtown, Conn., we at the Child Injury Firm want to extend our condolences and sympathies to all the families affected. Never before has the safety of a child been on the minds of Americans more than in the aftermath of the Newtown shooting. In situations where a child’s […]