The Consumer Product Safety Commission has reported that Dunecraft has recently recalled about 95,000 packages of certain toys made with marble-sized polymer balls that are designed to expand when in water. This recall was issued after an 8-month-old was sent to the hospital for an emergency surgery after she swallowed the component, which expanded inside of her body and led to the blocking of her small intestine. Since the product was made with water-retaining polymers that are used in several (read more)
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16
Apr
2013
CPSC Could Open Investigation Into Polymer Balls
A recent accident that happened last Monday has emphasized how important it is to ensure your child is properly restrained while riding in a vehicle. The reports show that, the accident involving a cab resulted in injuries to a 14-month-old that could have been prevented if the child had been restrained properly with the help of a car safety seat. News agencies reported that the 14-month-old was riding in a taxi when the accident occurred, which caused the child to (read more)
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10
Apr
2013
Trumpette Recalls Baby Socks
Multiple nedia outlets have reported that Aubree’s and Hearts baby socks are being recalled after the company Trumpette received reports of incidents associated with the product. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, these socks come with bows and flowers that could become detached unexpectedly, posing a choking risk to small infants. About 33,000 pairs of these socks have been affected by this recall and should not be used by consumers to prevent injuries. Consumers with the product can (read more)
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02
Apr
2013
iCandy America Recalls Strollers, CPSC Reports
Certain strollers have been recalled by iCandy America over a possible entrapment hazard that could pose a strangulation risk to children. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, these strollers may have been designed to be equipped with a seat bottom and bumper bar that has enough of a gap to allow an infant to pass through. If that occurs, the child may become entrapped at the neck, which could increase the risk associated with a potential strangulation. iCandy (read more)
Read MoreMultiple news agencies have indicated that BabyHome USA has issued a recall for several units of baby high chairs over a possible strangulation hazard. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has stated that the front opening between the high chair’s seat bottom and tray could be wide enough to allow a child’s body to slip through. Due to the design of the device, the child may become entrapped at the neck after its body passes through. This issue could happen (read more)
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11
Mar
2013
Children And Auto Safety Recommendations
Parents must keep in mind that children could be seriously injured if they are forgotten in vehicles or have been left to play near cars without the supervision of an adult. Safety experts urge parents to keep in mind that their children should never be left unattended inside of a vehicle or around any vehicles. If you have spotted a child alone inside of a car, call the authorities as soon as possible. By making sure that your children do (read more)
Read MoreAccording to recent researches, over 130,000 children are treated in U.S. emergency departments after being involved in auto accidents. Children who are 13 or younger have been injured in crashes too often and because of that, safety advocates have been urging emergency departments to warn parents on the risks associated with incorrectly installed car seats. According to a recent study performed by the University of Michigan, the staff in emergency departments may not be ceasing the opportunity to remind parents (read more)
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06
Mar
2013
Car Safety Seat Program Available Online
Several news agencies have reported that child car safety seats should always be checked for fitting purposes and how well installed they are in order to prevent potential injury risks. A new program will allow parents to learn more about how to install the car seat and safely strap the child to the device and it will be entirely available online. This program is being fully run by the British Columbia Automobile Association and the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia. (read more)
Read MoreCar safety seat manufacturers are required by law to warn parents about the risks of not following weight guidelines when it comes to car safety seats with the LATCH systems. According to some safety advocates, these systems can only be used if the weight if the seat combined with the child’s weight is equal or greater than 65 pounds. If the child is lighter, the car safety seat may not be effective because the LATCH system may fail due to (read more)
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19
Feb
2013
Child Safety Concerns Consumer Reports Experts
It has been reported by Consumer Reports that the Babyhome Eat high chair product has been designated as a Don’t Buy: Safety Risk item mainly due to the fact this high chair lacks important safety features that could keep the baby from sliding out of the device and falling as a result. The Consumer Reports always published their findings on defective and potentially hazardous products, especially if it’s related to products fully designed to maintain children and toddlers safe. Safety (read more)
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