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Magnet toys might be sold for adults, but they are injuring kids
Posted on June 20, 2012Today, Kids In Danger (KID) released an analysis of data from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) that shows that high-powered magnets continue to be a safety risk to children. From toddlers to teens, children who swallow two or… Read More
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Recalled ‘safety’ products pose their own safety risks
Posted on June 4, 2012Parents rely on many products to help keep their children safe such as outlet covers, drawer latches and gates. But like any children’s products, these items can be recalled and may prove dangerous. One only need look as far as… Read More
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Savannah and the need for safer baby monitors
Posted on April 30, 2012Today marks Savannah’s birthday. She died before her first birthday when she was able to wrap the cord from a video infant monitor around her neck. Her parents thought the cord was safely out of reach — but that was… Read More
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How do we make sure children’s products are safe?
Posted on April 19, 2012Prior to the passage of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) of 2008, there was no requirement that children’s products be tested for safety before they were sold. While a very few mandatory standards existed at CPSC and there… Read More
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No more dangerous bumpers sold in Chicago
Posted on April 5, 2012We have been warning about the dangers of crib bumper pads for years. You can read Aiden’s story, Preston’s story, Dr. Thach’s research or some of our many blog posts and web pages on it. The Illinois Attorney General has… Read More
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Marking the anniversary of the first postings on SaferProducts.gov
Posted on March 29, 2012Monday, April 2, marks the first anniversary of the posting of consumer reports about products at SaferProducts.gov. A year ago, there was much gnashing of teeth and hand-wringing about the awful effects of letting consumers tell their own experiences with… Read More
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Another call for action on crib bumper ban in Illinois
Posted on March 27, 2012The Illinois House is still considering HB 4638, sponsored by Illinois Representative Emily McAsey of Romeoville. The bill bans the sale of crib bumper pads in Illinois. It will be voted on this week. The American Academy of Pediatrics, SIDS… Read More
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Update on new crib requirements for childcare
Posted on March 21, 2012It’s 2012. By the end of this year, all cribs in child care and other public accommodations must meet the tough new standards adopted by the CPSC in December 2010. The new crib standards are the result of unspeakable tragedies and years of work to keep… Read More
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Product safety stakeholders gather in Florida
Posted on March 2, 2012I just spent four days in Florida at the Annual International Consumer Product Health and Safety Organization (ICPHSO) Symposium more than with 600 other stakeholders. This is the 19th year this group has convened to discuss product safety topics ranging… Read More
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Bobby’s story: a warning about recalled Graco Strollers
Posted on February 24, 2012Bobby’s grandmother recently shared his story on our Family Voices website. Bobby Dean died in 2007 when he was trapped between the seat and food tray of a Graco stroller. Graco finally recalled this product in 2010, but did not… Read More