Another Baby Sling Recalled – Risk of Suffocation
Sprout Stuff has recalled its popular baby sling in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) due to the risk of suffocation. One newborn baby has reportedly died due to suffocation in this specific sling. The CPSC issued a warning on March 12, 2010 about all baby slings. Several other slings have [...]
Strangulation Danger – Roman and Roll-Up Shades
My daughter-in-law and I were talking the other day about how to set up the coming babies’ room — where to put the cribs, were to put the changing table, etc. The room has a window that gets lots of light, so it needs some sort of covering.
Because she’s read so much about the dangers [...]
Largest Crib Recall in U.S. History – Are You Using One of These Cribs?
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued the biggest crib recall in U.S. history — 2.1 million cribs manufactured by Stork Craft Manufacturing Inc. and sold at major retailers since 1993. Here are some facts you should know:
The recall does not involve cribs that do not have a drop-side.
The recall does not include cribs with [...]
Team Talkin’ Tool Bench – Dangerous Nails
Choosing safe toys for your children is always a challenge. We all know that children under three should not play with toys that are choking hazards. All such toys should be clearly labeled with the words, “Not appropriate for children under 3.” Strangely however, the danger from this recall comes from a choking hazard that [...]
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1 Million Maclaren Strollers Recalled — Finger Amputations
Every single Maclaren stroller sold for the last ten years is being recalled after reports of 12 finger amputations. That’s about 1 million strollers.
The risk comes from a side hinge that expands and contracts when opening and closing of the stroller. As the hinge snaps shut, a child’s finger that happens to be in that [...]
Don’t put your child at risk by trying to save dollars. These child items are dangerous.
We all like saving money and families with children always seem to be especially strapped for cash. Yard sales and hand-me-downs are great places for getting cheap toys and clothes. However, you must know as much as possible about the item you are buying. Many products have been on the market for many years, but you [...]
Possible Botulism in Baby Food = Recall
Plum Organics recalled its Apple & Carrot baby food today. The recalled baby food is Apple & Carrot Baby Food in Portable Pouches, UPC code 890180001221, with a “Best By” code typed in black that reads MAY2110. The product is sold nationwide at Toys-R-Us and Babies-R-Us.
Here’s a picture of the label:
The company’s recall letter did [...]
Jump And Jive, But Don’t Choke
What a great idea! Put the baby in a swing where he can bounce around for a while, occupied and out of the way. And, best of all, the Jump and Jive Doorway Jumper even includes a musical foot pad to give the baby some musical entertainment.
The problem with this product is in the detachable toys [...]
Safety Gates Aren’t Always Safe
Safety 1st Stair Gate Recall
What are parents scared of when they have an infant or toddler moving around? Stairs! Keeping infants and toddlesr away from dangerous areas such as a flight of stairs is hugely important. Enter the stair gates. We all use them to prevent our children from reaching these hazardous areas.
Unfortunately, one of those gates has now [...]