January 2023

Important Dates

1/1  The New Year is Here!
1/4  World Braille Day
1/11 Human Trafficking Awareness Day
1/16 Martin Luther King Jr. Day
1/18 Museum Selfie Day
1/23 National Pie Day
1/27 Holocaust Memorial Day
1/31 National Hot Chocolate Day

Happy New Year! If you're still trying to think of a resolution, consider making a safer environment for your kiddos IT! We all get busy and sometimes safety falls down our list of priorities. Make this year the year to put safety at the top of your list! This month's blog will focus on some general child safety tips to start 2021 off right... and SAFE!

January is National Birth Defects Prevention Month

Planning how to take care of your health conditions before you become pregnant can help keep you and your developing baby healthy!

Tips from nbdpn.org (National Birth Defects Prevention Network)

• Protect yourself and your baby by getting your flu shot every year! 
• Try to be your healthiest self before & during. Be sure to take 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid every day. 
• What is best for you is also best for your baby. Stop using harmful substances during pregnancy (including & tobacco) to avoid harmful effects on your baby.

For New Parents

For babies under 1 year old, remember BARE IS BEST! (No bumpers, blankets, pillows, stuffed animals, or stringy toys in the crib).

Following the ABCs of Sleep Safety will help reduce the risk of SIDS for your brand new little:

 Alone- Baby should sleep alone whether it be in a crib, bassinet, pack n' play, etc. It is recommended that they sleep in the parent's bedroom for up to the first year, but in their own sleeping vessel.

 Back- Baby needs to sleep on their back, not their stomach or their side. Research shows that this is the safest way for newborns to sleep. 

 Crib- Baby needs an empty crib with just a firm mattress and tight-fitting sheet only. Bumpers, blankets, pillows, and toys are all potential suffocation hazards. 

 Smoke/ Pollutant Free- Baby needs smoke/pollutant free areas. Babies exposed to smoke have a higher risk of SIDS.

Some cute, SAFE nursery alternatives are: fun decals over baby's crib and changing table, cute crib sheets, modern, minimalist furniture that is at least 3 feet away from crib and anchored to wall, and mount baby monitor on wall corner or on furniture 3 feet away from crib and cover with cord molding so it is safe and not an eyesore.

 

General Home Safety Tips

1.    Check/ replace batteries on smoke and carbon monoxide alarms

2.    Create/ review your home's fire plan and have a fire extinguishers in the kitchen and bedrooms

3.    Lower water heater temperature to 120 degrees F to avoid potential scalding

4.    Add layers of protections such as alarms/ locks on doors and windows with access to your pool and a pool barrier around the pool itself

5.    Check that your car seat is still properly installed as it can loosen over time and make sure you are using the proper seat and direction of the seat based on the manual and your child's height or weight

6.    Put away all toxic/ harmful products (medicine, alcohol, batteries, chemicals, etc.) up high and in a locked cabinet

7.    Create a plan for stranger danger and talk to your kiddos about what to do when approached by a stranger or what to do if someone tries to take them

RECALLS:

RECALLS

December 12, 2022 FDA; Detect Inc. recalled its Covid-19 Test because the tests from lot numbers HB264, HY263, and HY264 may give false negative results.

December 12, 2022 CPSC; A1En USA recalled Art of Green laundry detergent products because they contain bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa. People with weakened immune systems or external medical devices face a risk of serious infection if exposed to these bacteria. Units: About 14,550.

December 8, 2022 CPSC; The Life is Good Company recalled its Fall 2022 Darkest Blue Fleece Women’s Sweatshirts and Men’s Shorts because the clothing fails to meet flammability standards for clothing textiles, posing a risk of burn injuries to consumers. Units: About 750.

December 8, 2022 CPSC; Ortal recalled its Traditional 90 and 110 Gas Fireplaces because the improper installation of the fireplaces can lead to problems with heat and/pr ventilation, posing a fire hazard. Units: About 400.

December 8, 2022 CPSC; 3M recalled its Scotch TL1302 Thermal Laminators because a safety feature can malfunction if the laminator overheats, posing a fire hazard. Units: About 516,500 (an additional 3,560 in Canada).

December 1, 2022 CPSC; eWheels recalled its Gotway and Begode unicycles’s because the lithium-ion batteries can ignite, posing a fire hazard. Units: About 500.

December 1, 2022 CPSC; Conair recalled its Cuisinart Compact Blender & Juice Extractor Combos Model CBJ-450 because the nut holding the blender blade assembly can loosen and detach from the base when in use, posing a laceration hazard if a consumer comes in contact with a loose blade. Units: About 66,000 (an additional ~1,500 in Canada).

December 1, 2022 CPSC; JBR solutions recalled its Aduro surge protectors because they contain incorrect polarization and poorly soldered connections, posing shock and fire hazards. Units: About 51,750.

December 1, 2022 CPSC; Target recalled its Cloud Island 4-Piece Plush Toy Sets because the tires on the toy vehicles can detach, posing a choking hazard to children. Units: About 23,400.

December 1, 2022 CPSC; HABA USA recalled its Discovery Cubes Animal Hide and Seek Activity Toy because the seam on the toy’s house can open, allowing a young child access to the toy’s filling, posing choking and ingestion hazards if placed in the mouth. Units: About 800.

December 1, 2022 CPSC; American Honda recalled its 2022 model year Honda TRX90X ATVs because the vehicle’s throttle cable can get stuck, posing crash and injury hazards. Units: About 2,900.

December 1, 2022 CPSC; The Laundress recalled its laundry and household cleaning products because they contain bacteria, including Burkholderia cepacia complex, Klebsiella aerogenes and multiple different species of Pseudomonas, posing a risk of serious infection to people with weakened immune systems, external medical devices, and underlying lung conditions. Units: About 8 million. 

November 28, 2022 NHTSA; JD E-Commerce recalled certain Marainbow Portable Infant Safe Seat child seats because the installation labels display incorrect instructions and the child seat’s design prohibits its from being installed properly, posing a risk of serious injury to children.

November 23, 2022 CPSC; Bentex recalled its Children’s clothing sets because the textile ink painted on the clothing sets contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban, posing a lead poisoning hazard and causing adverse health issues if ingested by young children. Units: About 87,000.

November 23, 2022 CPSC; Indigo Books & Music recalled its Indigo branded Papa Bear and Mama Bear Mugs because they can crack or break when filled with hot liquid, posing burn and laceration hazards. Units: About 270 (an additional ~29,232 in Canada).

November 23, 2022 CPSC; Green Sprouts recalled its Stainless Steel Straw Bottles, Sippy Cups and Sip & Straw Cups because the bottom base can break off, exposing a solder dot that contain lead, posing a lead poisoning hazard to the child. Units: About 10,500.

* information from Consumer Product Safety Commission

 

December 2022

 

Important Dates

National Safe Toys and Gifts Month

12/4 Santa's List Day
12/6 St Nicholas Day 
12/18-12/26 Hanukkah
12/21 Winter Solstice
12/25 Christmas 
12/31 New Year's Eve

 

It's the most wonderful time of the year! It is a time to enjoy your family and be in the giving spirit! While you are enjoying your winter decorations and wrapping gifts, please don't forget about safety. This month's blog will focus on some things to help keep your kiddos protected this holiday season, as well as what to keep in mind when buying gifts for your little ones.

 Winter Home Safety Tips

Kitchen
Clean and Check Range Hood
Clean Garbage Disposal
Inspect Hoses on Dishwasher, Ice Maker, and Fridge

Bedrooms and Living Areas
Check Flashlights, Replace Batteries
Hide Holiday Presents
Wipe Walls and Ceilings
Clean Lampshades

Basement
Service Generator
Vacuum and Dust HVAC System
Replace Furnace Filter

Bathrooms
Update First Aid Kit
Clean or Replace Shower Curtain

Hallways
Repair Steps and Banister
Test and Change Detector Batteries

Outside
Check for Ice Dams and Icicles
Install Outdoor Security Camera
Maintain Shoveled and Salted Walkway
Install Smart Holiday Lights

Choosing Safe Toys

According to the American Public Health Association, "Prevent Blindness America has declared December as Safe Toys and Gifts Awareness Month. The group encourages everyone to consider if the toys they wish to give suits the age and individual skills and abilities of the individual child who will receive it, especially for infants and children under age three."

Some quick guidelines from APHA  for choosing safe toys this holiday season:

• Inspect all toys before purchasing. Avoid those that shoot or include parts that fly off. The toy should have no sharp edges or points and should be sturdy enough to withstand impact without breaking, being crushed, or being pulled apart easily.

• When purchasing toys for children with special needs try to: Choose toys that may appeal to different senses such as sound, movement, and texture; consider interactive toys to allow the child to play with others; and think about the size of the toy and the position a child would need to be in to play with it.

• Be diligent about inspecting toys your child has received. Check them for age, skill level, and developmental appropriateness before allowing them to be played with. 

• Look for labels that assure you the toys have passed a safety inspection – “ASTM” means the toy has met the American Society for Testing and Materials standards.

• Gifts of sports equipment should always be accompanied by protective gear (give a helmet with the skateboard)

• Keep kids safe from lead in toys by: Educating yourself about lead exposure from toys, symptoms of lead poisoning, and what kinds of toys have been recalled; being aware that old toys may be more likely to contain lead in the paint; having your children wash their hands frequently and calling your doctor if you suspect your child has been exposed to lead. 

• Do NOT give toys with small parts (including magnets and “button” batteries which can cause serious injury or death if ingested) to young children as they tend to put things in their mouths, increasing the risk of choking. If the piece can fit inside a toilet paper roll, it is not appropriate for kids under age three.

• Do NOT give toys with ropes and cords or heating elements. 

• Do NOT give crayons and markers unless they are labeled “nontoxic”.

More details and a downloadable checklist at Safewise

RECALLS:

November 17, 2022 FDA; Mason Vitamins Inc. recalled its Health Sense and People’s Choice Women’s Daily Vitamins with Iron due to Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Pantothenic Acid amounts being lower than the declared amount on the label.

November 17, 2022 CPSC; Professor Puzzle recalled its Rainbow Stacking Toys sold at Home Goods, Homesense, Marshalls, TJ Maxx, and Winners stores because the toy’s information sticker can become exposed and detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Units: About 2,350 (an additional ~600 in Canada).

November 17, 2022 CPSC; The William Carter Company recalled its Infant’s Yellow Footed Fleece Pajamas with Animal Graphic because small metal wire pieces can be found in the pajamas, posing puncture and laceration hazards to young children. Units: About 50,800 (an additional ~200 in Canada).

November 10, 2022 CPSC; Mockingbird recalled its Single-to-Double Strollers because the lower side of the stroller frame can crack, posing a fall risk to children in the stroller. Units: About 149,000.

November 10, 2022 CPSC; Hunter Fan recalled its Hunter branded Devon Park, Astwood, Highland Hill, Kerrison, and Van Nuys light fixtures because the internal wires in the lights can be damaged, posing an electric shock hazard to the consumer. Units: 2,600.

November 10, 2022 CPSC; Generac recalled its Generac and DR 6500 and 8000 Watt portable generators because an unlocked handle can pinch consumer’s fingers against the generator frame when the generator is moved, posing finger amputation and crushing hazards. Units: About 321,160 (an additional ~4,575 in Canada).

November 7, 2022 FDA: Adam’s Polishes recalled its hand sanitizer because it contains undeclared methanol which, when accidentally ingested, poses a risk for methanol poisoning. 

November 3, 2022 CPSC; Reckitt recalled AirWick Fresh New Day Aerosol Air Fresheners because a single batch of the air fresheners is missing a corrosion inhibitor, which can lead to corrosion and rupture of the metal can and expulsion of the contents, posing injury and laceration hazards. In addition, corrosion of the container can result in leakage, posing a risk of skin and eye irritation upon contact. Units: About 67,000.

November 3, 2022 CPSC; Empower Brands recalled its Black+Decker Model HGS011 Easy Garment Steamers because they can expel, spray, or leak hot water during use, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Units: About 518,500.  

November 3, 2022 CPSC; Rad Power Bikes recalled its RedWagon 4 Electric Cargo Bikes because the rim strip on the tires can be misaligned, causing the tube to pop and damage the tire. Additionally, the tires with a ribbed sidewall can unexpectedly go flat, risk serious injuries from loss of control and/or crash. Units: About 29,300.

November 3, 2022 CPSC; Myx recalled its MYX I, II, II Plus Connected Exercise Bicycles because the pedals can loosen and/or detach when not properly tightened at installation, posing an injured hazard. Units: About 162,000.

November 3, 2022 CPSC; BS Interactive recalled its Stashables Finger Skateboard Ramp Sets because the surface paint on the miniature skateboard and scooter toys in the sets contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban, posing a risk of lead poisoning. Units: About 17,000.

November 3, 2022 CPSC; Clarks Americas recalled its Breeze Ave, Shore, and Step women’s shoes in Navy because prolonged and direct contact with the shoes’ upper material can expose the wearer to the chemicals benzidine and/or dimethoxybenzidine, which are toxic and can cause adverse health effects. Units: About 113,000 (an additional ~10,000 in Canada). 

November 3, 2022 CPSC; Tangame Busy Toy Houses recalled its Tangame Busy Houses because the yellow-painted metal zipper and orange plastic phone cord contain levels of lead that exceed the federal content ban. Likewise, the horn’s blue plastic bulb contains a regulated phthalate that exceed the prohibition of specific phthalates. Phthalates and lead are toxic if ingested by young children, posing a risk of adverse health issues. Units: About 100.

November 3, 2022 CPSC; Anker Play Products recalled its Bolt Foldable Children’s Scooters because the paint on the scooters contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban, posing a poisoning hazard if ingested by young children. Units: About 5,000.

October 27, 2022 CPSC; Goalsetter recalled its wall-mounted basketball goals because the goal can detach from the wall and fall to the ground, posing a serious impact injury hazard and risk of death. Units: About 18,000.

October 27, 2022 CPSC; Amazon recalled its Amazon Basics Executive Desk Chairs because the chairs’ leg base can break, posing fall and injury hazards. Units: About 11,400. 

October 27, 2022 CPSC; Radio Flyer recalled its Tesla Cyberquad for Kids, Model Number 914, because they fail to comply with the federal safety requirements for youth ATVs, including mechanical suspension and maximum tire pressure. Additionally, the Cyberquad lacks a CPSC-approved ATV action plan, containing safety requirements, such as rider training, dissemination of safety information, age recommendations, and other safety measures in place to reduce crash and injury hazards. Units: About 5,000.

October 27, 2022 CPSC; Bikes USA recalled its Punisher Adult Cycling Helmets because they do not comply with the positional stability and impact attenuation requirements of federal safety standard for bicycle helmets, posing a risk of head injury in the event of a crash. Units: About 3,400.

October 27, 2022 CPSC; Johnson Health Tech Trading recalled its Horizon T101-05 Treadmills because they can unexpectedly accelerate, change speed, or stop without user input, posing a fall hazard. Units: About 192,000 (an additional ~7,000 in Canada).

October 25, 2022 CPSC; Clorox recalled multiple of its Pine-Sol Cleaners because the products may contain bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa, that can lead to risk of serious infection for those with weakened immune systems. Units: About 37 million.

October 24, 2022 FDA; Whele LLC recalled its Mighty Bliss Electric Heating Pad because use of this product may lead to burns, mild shocks, rashes, or skin irritation.

October 21, 2022 FDA; Unilever recalled multiple brands of Dry Shampoo Aerosol because they potentially contain elevated levels of benzene, a human carcinogen, posing a risk of cancer if exposure occurs by inhalation, orally, or through the skin.

October 20, 2022 CPSC; Juvo Plus recalled its Butterfly Net Sets and Army Action Figure Playsets because both sets contain levels of certain phthalates and lead that exceed the federal phthalate and lead content standards, posing a risk of adverse health issues to young children if ingested. Units:  About 22,500 butterfly net sets and 4,500 action figure playsets.

October 20, 2022 CPSC; Backyard Nature Products recalled its Birds Choice Hanging and Pole-Mounted Acrylic Bird Baths because, when sunlight goes through the bath’s acrylic surfaces onto nearby wooden surfaces, such as siding or decking, the surface can overheat, posing a fire hazard.  Units: About 500.

October 20, 2022 CPSC; Gel Blaster recalled its SURGE 1.0 toy guns because the lithium-ion battery pack inside the handle can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard. Units: About 62,700.

October 20, 2022 CPSC; TJX recalled its Mittal International Baby Blankets because the threads in the woven baby blankets can come loose and detach, posing choking, entrapment, and strangulation hazards. Units: About 108,000 (an additional ~3,550 in Canada).

* information from Consumer Product Safety Commission

November 2022

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CHILD SAFETY & PROTECTION MONTH 
11/7  Infant Protection Day
11/13 World Kindness Day
11/20 Universal Children's Day
11/28 Thanksgiving

Holiday season has arrived and so has cool weather, busy schedules, and traveling for some! With all of the great things going on this time of year, it is important to keep child safety and protection in mind. This month's blog will focus on some things to help keep your kiddos protected this holiday season, as well as any other time! 

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Child Safety & Protection Links

1. The National Fire Protection Association has valuable planning tips, as well as other resources to help your family develop an EMERGENCY ESCAPE PLAN in case of a fire.
2. all4kids.org has compiled a list of important information to keep your children safe and protected around
   • household safety
     • keep your home safe by minimizing hazards
   • infant safety 
     • safe sleep practices and correct car seat installation
   • outdoor safety 
     • never leave children alone outside and check for hazards often
   • water safety
     • adult supervision, barriers, swim and CPR classes
3. Three practical ways to talk to kids about stranger danger:
• Choose your words with care.
• Plan ahead.
• Teach them to trust their instincts.

Thanksgiving Holiday Safety Tips

The weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day are among the busiest of the year. Families are planning trips to visit relatives, searching for thoughtful gifts, preparing special meals and many other tasks to make the holidays the most wonderful time of the year.

In the next few fast-paced weeks, it is easy to be so busy that we forget some safety basics. 

Have you ever gone to an event....where you are bringing a hot casserole or other yummy dish.  You keep it hot and place it on the floor and while driving you have to quickly stop!  Now that yummy dish is all over the floor or seat!  Well, that wasn’t in the plan!

• Make sure to properly place items (especially really hot foods) in the trunk of a vehicle to avoid potential injury and also distraction from the road.
• Remember, just one distracted moment can cause far greater harm than a ruined meal.
• Taking a moment to remember simple safety tips can help keep your holidays safe and your memories joyous and fun.

Seven Tips for Safe Holiday Travel from Safe Kids Worldwide and General Motors

• Remember to buckle up every ride, every time, whether it’s the long trip to visit family or around the block to the mall. 
• Shopping center parking lots are busier during the holidays. Watch out for distracted pedestrians and drivers who may not be paying attention to you, especially when backing out of parking spaces.
• For parents of teens, remind them to be extra alert during this holiday season, when conditions are more challenging even for experienced drivers.
• Commit to keeping your electronics out of your hand. No text message or playlist is worth the risk.
• If you are headed to a party and plan to drink alcohol, designate a driver or use a car service to make sure you get home safely.
• Expect the unexpected. You never know when you have to stop abruptly, so keep hot foods, large gifts and anything that can become a projectile in the trunk.
• Remember when traveling in large groups, all vehicle occupants need their own seat belt or car seat, even for short rides.

Thanksgiving Holiday Safety Checklist

RECALLS

October 13, 2022 CPSC; Children’s Sleepwear sold on Amazon recalled because the nightgowns fail to meet the flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children. Units: About 450.

October 13, 2022 CPSC; U.P. Fashion recalled its Children’s Rings because the metal base of the ring contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban and, if ingested by young children, can cause adverse health issues. Units: About 1,800.

October 13, 2022 CPSC; Newair recalled its Magic Chef Air Fryers because the air fryer can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. Units: About 11,750.

October 13, 2022 CPSC; U-Line recalled its Outdoor Series 24-inch Built-In Convertible Freezers because they can overheat, posing a fire hazard. Units: About 90. 

October 13, 2022 CPSC; Ancheer recalled its e-bikes because the lithium-ion batteries can ignite, explode or spark, posing fire, explosion, and burn hazard to consumers. Units: About 22,000.

October 13, 2022 CPSC; Early Learning Centre Little Senses Lights & Sounds Shape Sorter Toys sold on Amazon recalled because the red cube can come apart or detach during use and release the small white ball inside the cube, posing a choking hazard to infants. Units: About 9,300.

October 6, 2022 CPSC; MillerKnoll recalled Eames Desk and Storage Units because the surface paint on the tan side panels contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead paint ban, posing a lead poisoning hazard. Units: About 700.

October 6, 2022 CPSC; Katadyn North American recalled its Optimus Gemini portable 2-burner stoves because the stove’s gas regulator can have a tear in the seal causing a gas leak, posing a fire hazard. Units: About 1,100 (an additional ~500 in Canada).

October 6, 2022 CPSC; Swift Industries recalled its 9-inch Swift Straps because the rubber straps that fasten the bicycle bag to the bicycle can break causing the bag to come loose and fall, posing crash hazard and injury hazards to the rider. Units: About 1,800.

October 6, 2022 CPSC; Target recalled its Hearth & Hand with Magnolia Tea Kettles because the paint can chip on the bottom of the recalled kettles, posing a fire hazard. In addition, the handle can break and/or the spout can leak, posing a risk of burn injuries. Units: About 12,800.

September 29, 2022 CPSC; Hyper Products recalled its Hyper Juice USB-C Battery Packs because they can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Units: About 13,700 (an addition ~151 in Canada and ~7 in Mexico).

September 29, 2022 CPSC; Rockgeist Bar Jam Brackets recalled its bracket arms because the arms, attached to bicycle handlebars, can crack or break during use, causing the harness and gear to fall while the bicycle is in motion, posing a crash and injury hazards. Units: About 420.

September 29, 2022 CPSC; BE Jewel Accessories recalled its Children’s Bowtie Hairclips because they contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban, posing a risk of adverse health issues if ingested by young children. Units: About 1,200.

September 29, 2022 CPSC; Cambridge Elevating Residential Elevators recalled its residential elevators because young children can become entrapped in the space between the exterior landing door and the interior elevator car door or gate if there is a hazardous gap. Children who become entrapped can suffer serious injuries or death if the elevator is called to another floor. Units: About 1,700.

September 29, 2022 CPSC; North States Industries recalled its Toddleroo Rotating Cabinet Latches because the latching button can dislodge and detach from the cabinet latches, posing a choking hazard to young children. Units: About 103,000.

September 29, 2022 CPSC; Hyper Products recalled its HyperJuice Stackable GaN USB-C Chargers because the chargers can overheat, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Units: About 18,200 (an additional ~54 in Canada and ~4 in Mexico).

September 29, 2022 CPSC; Hillsdale Furniture recalled its Flynn Twin Full Bunk Beds with Ladders because the space between the second rung of the bed’s ladder and the lower bunk frame is wider than 3.5 inches, posing an entrapment hazard to children when the mattress is removed. Units: About 821.

September 29, 2022 CPSC; Custom Elevator recalled its residential elevators because young children can become entrapped in the space between the exterior landing door and the interior elevator car door or gate if there is a hazardous gap. Children who become entrapped can suffer serious injuries or death if the elevator is called to another floor.

SIDS AWARENESS MONTH PREGNANCY AND INFANT LOSS AWARENESS MONTH 2022

 

Important Dates

SIDS AWARENESS MONTH 
PREGNANCY AND INFANT LOSS AWARENESS MONTH
10/9 - 10/15 Fire Prevention Week
10/9 - 10/15 Baby Loss Awareness Week
10/23 Breast Cancer Now's WEAR IT PINK DAY
10/31 Halloween

October can be an exciting time for children and adults alike!  The weather is cooling down, spooky decorations are being put up, and kids are deciding on their costumes and dreaming of sugar! This month's blog is providing some trick-or-treating tips for a fun night to remember. We are also raising awareness about SIDS and how to reduce the risk. We hope this information helps you and keeps your little pumpkins safe.  

According to Safe to Sleep, 

• SIDS is a sudden and silent medical disorder that can happen to an infant who seems healthy.
• SIDS is sometimes called "crib death" or "cot death" because it is associated with the time when the baby is sleeping. Cribs themselves don't cause SIDS, but the baby's sleep environment can influence sleep-related causes of death.
• SIDS is the leading cause of death among babies between 1 month and 1 year of age.
• About 1,389 babies died of SIDS in 2020, the last year for which such statistics are available.
• Most SIDS deaths happen in babies between 1 month and 4 months of age, and the majority (90%) of SIDS deaths happen before a baby reaches 6 months of age. However, SIDS deaths can happen anytime during a baby's first year.

Ways to Help Protect your Baby from SIDS

1. Ensure the crib is properly assembled.
2. Always place baby on their back to sleep.
3. Remove everything from the crib other than the mattress and fitted sheets (i.e. stuffed animals, pillows, blankets and bumpers.)
4. Use a firm mattress.
5. Do not overdress your baby when they sleep. 
6. Use a sleep sack, not sheets.
7. Baby sharing parents room for at least the first 6 months can reduce the risk of SIDS.
8. Baby should not sleep with other infants in the crib or in a bed/on a couch with adults.
9. Keep a pollutant/ smoke-free room. 
10. Breastfeeding or using expressed milk for the first 6 months can reduce the risk of SIDS.
11. Limit baby's exposure to persons who have colds or other respiratory infections.

 

CDC Safety Tips

Many traditional Halloween activities can be high-risk for spreading viruses. There are several safer, alternative ways to participate in Halloween. If you may have COVID-19 or you may have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, you should not participate in in-person Halloween festivities and should not give out candy to trick-or-treaters.

Wear masks

• Wear a mask at all times when around people who don’t live in your household to reduce the risk of spreading the virus.
• Avoid singing, chanting, or shouting, especially when not wearing a mask and within 6 feet of others.

Do not use costume masks in place of cloth masks

• Do not use a costume mask (such as for Halloween) as a substitute for a cloth mask unless it is made of two or more layers of breathable fabric that covers your mouth and nose and doesn’t leave gaps around your face.
• Do not wear a costume mask over a cloth mask because it can be dangerous if the costume mask makes it hard to breathe. Instead, consider using a Halloween-themed cloth mask.

Social distance and limit close contact

• Maintain a distance of at least 6 feet or more from people you don’t live with. Be particularly mindful in areas where it may harder to keep this distance, such as restrooms and eating areas.
• Avoid using restroom facilities at high traffic times, such as at the end of a public event.
• Minimize gestures that promote close contact. For example, do not shake hands, elbow bump, or give hugs. Instead wave and verbally greet others.

                  

Halloween Safety Tips

BEFORE YOU LEAVE

•  EAT A HEALTHY MEAL 
•  REVIEW the safety rules (see below)      
•  DO a safety check on the costumes to be sure everything works, there are no tripping hazards and if  wearing a mask the child can see forward and sideways

HALLOWEEN NIGHT SAFETY RULES

• NO running      
• Stay with the group 
• KIDS UNDER 12 should 'Trick or Treat" and cross streets  with an adult at corners and crosswalks. 
• Establish a route you will be going on   
• Stay on the sidewalk, do not dart into the street 
•  LOOK BOTH WAYS before crossing the street   
•  WATCH FOR CARS turning or backing up.   
•  Stop at only familiar houses and only those with a porch light on.      
•  NEVER go inside a house to get a treat, stay on the porch       
•  Don't play near lit Jack 'O Lanterns
•  No eating candy till you get home and check it    

CANDY

•   Try to get reflective candy bags or buckets to make kids more visible
•   INSPECT all candy BEFORE your child eats even one piece                       
  • Toss candy with faded wrappers,  with holes or tears or no wrapper at all
  • Remove candy that can be a choking hazard especially for those under 3 years old 
• DO NOT eat food products - from people you don't know, set aside and discard later
• LIMIT the amount of candy your child eats to avoid a  tummy ache
• Keep the candy up and out of the way

DRIVING

• SLOW DOWN... especially in residential  neighborhoods
• BE ALERT! Children are excited on Halloween 
• TAKE EXTRA TIME to look at intersections, medians, and curbs
• Enter and exit driveways or alleys carefully and slowly
• ELIMINATE DISTRACTIONS inside your car - be hyper vigilant
• Turn headlights on early to see children sooner

DO NOT drink and drive.  DO NOT talk on the phone or text and drive. WATCH for kids!

See  LOWER, MODERATE, and HIGHER Risk Activities suggested by the CDC here.

10/9 - 10/15 Fire Prevention Week

This is the NFPA's 100th year of sponsoring Fire Prevention Week during the week of October 9th in commemoration of the Great Chicago fire of 1871. 

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RECALLS

September 22, 2022 CPSC; Mr Maria recalled its Miffy First LED Lights because they can overheat during use, posing a burn hazard. Units: About 1,400.

September 22, 2022 CPSC; Russell Brands recalled its Spalding Momentous EZ Portable Basketball Goals because welds in the arm attaching the background to the pole can fail and cause the backboard to fall, posing an impact injury hazard to consumers. Units: About 13,400 (an additional 62 in Canada).

September 22, 2022 CPSC; Canyon Furniture Company recalled its Ladders sold with Canyon Lake and Cottage Colors Bunk Bed and Hutch sets because the space between the fourth ladder step and the cross-member of the hutch of the bunk bed is wider than 3.5 inches, posing entrapment and strangulation hazards. Units: About 2,100.

September 22, 2022 CPSC; Amazon recalled Chyir Myd, Find4Fix, Goetas, and Angzhili pool and drain covers sold exclusively on their platform because they do not conform to the entrapment protection standards of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, posing an entrapment hazard to swimmers and bathers.

September 22, 2022 CPSC; Accompany USA recalled its Ceramic Mugs with Cork Bottoms because the cup can crack or break when hot liquid is poured into it, posing a burn hazard. Units: About 25,000.

September 16, 2022 CPSC; Family Dollar Stores recalled their Colgate Products because the toothpaste and mouthwash were stored outside of the labeled temperature requirements.

September 16, 2022 CPSC; Family Dollar Stores recalled their first aid kits, liquid bandage, disinfecting solution, and saline solutions because they were stored outside of the labeled temperature requirements.

September 15, 2022 CPSC; Cervelo USA recalled its R5 Caledonia-5 Bicycles and ST31 LT replacement stems because the handlebars on the bicycles can slip in the stem and cause the rider to lose control, posing a fall hazard. Units: About 1,800 bicycles and 182 stems (an additional 243 bicycles in Canada).

September 15, 2022 CPSC; Baby Trend recalled its Cityscape Travel Jogger Strollers, Model TJ75B12A, because the parking brake on the stroller can fail, posing a fall and injury hazard to children. Units: About 310.

September 14, 2022 CPSC; thyssenkrupp Access Corp. recalled its Residential Elevators because children can become entrapped in the space between the exterior hoistway door and the elevator car door or gate and suffer serious injury or death if the elevator is called to another floor. Units: About 16,800.

September 8, 2022 CPSC; Cyme Tech recalled its Ivy Bronx, Orren Ellis, Stellar Home Furniture, and Wade Logan branded Murphy Beds because they can break or detach from the wall and fall onto those nearby, posing serious impact and crush hazards. Units: About 8,200.

September 8, 2022 CPSC; LEM Products Distribution recalled its Roots & Harvest Wide Mouth Pint Canning Jars because pieces of glass can be found in some of the jars, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. Units: About 15,900.

September 8, 2022 CPSC; Hearing Lab Technology/Lucid Audio recalled its Children’s HearMuffs sound compression ear muffs because the AAA alkaline batteries can rupture, posing a risk of hearing, projectile, and/or burn injury. Units: About 31,150.

September 1, 2022 CPSC; Kolan recalled its Otter MOMO Children’s Sandals because the inner layer of the sandals contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban, posing a risk of adverse health issues if ingested by young children. Units: About 100.

September 1, 2022 CPSC; Yuboloo recalled its Infant Bath Seats because they fail to meet the federal safety standard, including requirements for stability and leg openings, and can tip over while in use, posing a drowning hazard to babies. Units: About 1,050.

September 1, 2022 CPSC; UPPAbaby recalled its All-Terrain RIDGE Jogging Strollers because the rear disc brakes have openings that can cause amputation or laceration if a non-occupant child’s finger gets caught in the openings while the stroller is in use. Units: About 14,400.

September 1, 2022 CPSC; TJX recalled its Novogratz brand Outdoor Metal Hanging Chairs because they can tip or fall over or the metal hook or chain suspending the chair can break when a consumer is seated, posing a fall hazard. Units: About 5,000 (an additional ~194 in Canada).

August 25, 2022 CPSC; Agit Global recalled its Paddles sold with stand-up paddleboards because the paddle can suddenly break mid-shaft during use, exposing sharp edges and posing a risk of serious injury including puncture or laceration hazards. Units: About 124,000.

August 25, 2022 CPSC; Epoch Everlasting Play recalled its Kidoozie My First Activity Desk Toys because when attached to a crib, a protruding knob on the desks can become entangled with clothing, posing an entanglement hazard. Additionally, the opening in the handle of the desk can pose a jaw entrapment hazard to children under 18 months. Units: About 8,200 (an additional ~1,830 in Canada).

August 25, 2022 CPSC; Big Game Hunters Children’s Outdoor Kitchen recalled because the brass water tap contains level of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban, posing a risk of adverse health issues in young children if ingested. Units: About 190.

August 25, 2022 CPSC; Trek Bicycle Corporation recalled Speed Concept SLR and Emonda SLR bikes and aftermarket Bontrager Aeolus RSL VR-C handlebars/stems because the bicycle’s carbon handlebars can crack, posing fall and crash hazards. Units: About 3,200 bicycles/900 aftermarket handlebar stems (an additional ~530 bicycles/115 aftermarket handlebar/stems in Canada)

August 25, 2022 CPSC; Huffy Corporation recalled its Blue’s Clues Foot to Floor Ride-on Toys because they can tip forward when a young child is riding it, posing fall and injury hazards to children. Units: About 28,550.

August 25, 2022 CPSC; IKEA recalled its METALLISK Espresso Makers because the stainless-steel safety valve can burst and expel hot contents, posing burn or other injury hazards to consumers. Units: About 2,100 (an additional ~5,200 in Canada).

August 18, 2022 CPSC; Hard Rock Café recalled its Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts because a drawstring in the hood can become entangled or caught on objects, posing a strangulation hazard to children. Units: About 1,550.  

* information from the CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION