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
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
- Ensure the crib is properly assembled.
- Always place baby on their back to sleep.
- Remove everything from the crib other than the mattress and fitted sheets (i.e. stuffed animals, pillows, blankets and bumpers.)
- Use a firm mattress.
- Do not overdress your baby when they sleep.
- Use a sleep sack, not sheets.
- Baby sharing parents room for at least the first 6 months can reduce the risk of SIDS.
- Baby should not sleep with other infants in the crib or in a bed/on a couch with adults.
- Keep a pollutant/ smoke-free room.
- Breastfeeding or using expressed milk for the first 6 months can reduce the risk of SIDS.
- 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 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
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.
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.
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.
