Car safety seats can safe countless lives. According o multiple news agencies, Safe Kids Oklahoma and other local agencies will be hosting an educational event to promote car safety seat awareness. About 80 percent of children in the region are safely buckled in car safety seats while riding with their parents. That is not a desired percentage since all parents should be aware of the risks associated with failing to use a car safety seat that restrain children safely and (read more)
Read MoreMultiple news agencies have reported that a recent research shows that parents are becoming increasingly distracted while behind the wheel when their children are riding along. The research targeted parents with children of ages 1 to 12. According to the study, parents were asked if they are often distracted by their children or their phones while behind the wheel. Experts reported that over 90 percent of all parents who were surveyed responded they used their phones to chat or text (read more)
Read MoreWhen it comes to auto safety and children, parents should always stay alert especially because motor accidents are still the leading cause of death among children in America. According to several news agencies, infants and children who are under the age of 10 have frail bodies that could be much more susceptible to injury than adults are. According to several agencies in Canada, more than one-third of children in the country are not placed in car safety seats properly. Research (read more)
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06
May
2013
Make Your Home Accident-Proof For The Summer
It’s important that certain household hazards are contained when you have small children around. The Consumer Reports issued a statement reporting that parents should always be alert of certain risks common household products and areas in your house could pose to children. Safety advocates urge parents to make sure they remember to ensure their children are safe by performing a full safety check around all parts of the house to make sure that your home is “accident-proof” during the upcoming (read more)
Read MoreMultiple news agencies have indicated that the popularity of bicycle riding has been increasing in the past years. Children have been riding their bikes more often and have been starting to do so at a very young age. Going for a bike ride is a fun activity that the entire family can enjoy. Safety experts have been encouraging parents to teach their children how to safely avoid accidents and injuries by teaching them some important lessons on how to follow (read more)
Read MoreWhen looking into the potential issues and hazards that common objects or pieces of furniture can pose to your child, remember that in most cases, accidents can be prevented. When it comes to windows, safety experts urge parents to stay vigilant and keep in mind that the fall hazard windows pose to children is one of the most common of all. Keeping cribs and furniture away from windows could help to eliminate some of the risks by keeping the child (read more)
Read MoreMultiple news agencies have indicated that parents should do an extensive research before choosing a high chair for their child. According to several news agencies, some products may sound good in theory, especially because of the cute names they are given, but not so good when it comes to keep their children safe. Safety advocates have looked into several popular brands of high chairs in order to discover which products live up to expectations and which brands don’t. According to (read more)
Read MoreAccording to several news agencies, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall for all units of Girl’s Three-Piece Clothing Sets manufactured by Children’s Apparel. The federal agency has stated that the vest that comes in this set of three pieces of clothing could pose an entanglement hazard due to a belt that could get caught up in a vehicle door. If that occurs, the child could be entangled on the neck, resulting a possible strangling risk. No (read more)
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24
Apr
2013
Before Remodeling, Check Your Home’s Lead Levels
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, several children in the country could be exposed to risks associated with lead poisoning. The reports show that parents looking into remodeling their home should take note of the dangers associated with the high levels of lead present in dust and chips kicked up while a home is being renovated. Official data shows that at least 2.6 percent of all children in America ages 1 to 5 years have blood lead levels (read more)
Read MoreAccording to a series of news agencies, safety advocates began campaigning in order to encourage car owners in California to avoid leaving children and pets unattended inside of their vehicles. In San Diego, the Ace Parking company installed signs that display warnings in order to let drivers know they should never leave a pet or a child unattended in a vehicle. These signs could alert parents who re unaware of the risks. According to a recent study carried out by (read more)
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