Baby Safety Month

In honor of Baby Safety Month, Arizona Childproofers has some baby safety tips for you. 

Safe Sleep: It is important to follow safe sleeping practices for infants, including placing babies on their backs to sleep, using a firm and flat sleep surface, and keeping the baby's sleep environment free of hazards.

Childproofing: Childproofing homes prevents accidents and injuries to babies and toddlers. This includes securing furniture and appliances, installing safety gates, and covering electrical outlets.

Car Seat Safety: Emphasizing the proper use of car seats and booster seats can ensure that children are securely restrained while traveling in vehicles. This also includes checking and following the manufacturer's guidelines for car seat installation.

Safe Feeding: Safe feeding practices includes proper preparation and storage of formula and breast milk as well as introducing solid foods at the appropriate age and in a safe manner.

Toy Safety: It is important to select age-appropriate toys and regularly inspect toys for any potential hazards, such as small parts that could be choking hazards.

Preventing Falls: Prevent falls by not leaving babies unattended on elevated surfaces (such as a changing table) and using safety gates on stairs.

Poison Prevention: Store and handle potentially hazardous substances safely, up and locked away from children.

This is a great time to be more vigilance and proactive in following best safety practices to protect the youngest members of your family.

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Baby Safety Awareness Month - September 2023

 

BABY SAFETY MONTH

According to Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association, "JPMA initiated Baby Safety Month to educate parents and caregivers on the importance of the safe use and selection of juvenile products. The campaign started when JPMA initiated "Expectant Mother's Day." In 1986, it was extended to a week-long celebration, until 1991, when JPMA sponsored the first "Baby Safety Awareness Month." Since then, every September has been designated as Baby Safety Month."

Important Dates

9/1 - 9/7 National Childhood Injury Prevention Week

9/15 Tackle Kids Cancer Day

9/17 - 9/23 Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week

9/23 National Seat Check Saturday

Having a baby is such a wonderful experience and can impact your life for the better. There are also many new responsibilities to make sure your child is in a safe environment to learn and grow. This month's newsletter is focused on baby safety and ways to keep your child safe in different environments, so you can enjoy watching them discover the new world around them. 

Child Passenger Safety 

All 50 states require the use of a car seat. 

Your responsibilities include choosing a safe car seat, installing it properly, and using it for every car ride from baby's first ride until they meet the requirements of your state law that say it is safe to remove them.

Please FOLLOW THE THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS!

Children should be rear-facing until they meet the maximum height OR weight requirements allowed by the manufacturer's instructions. Then, they should be front-facing with a harness until they meet height OR weight limits per manufacturer's instructions. After that, they should ride in a booster seat until seat belts alone fit CORRECTLY (usually around 4' 9").

Do not use a car seat or booster car seat that:

• is used, especially if it is more than eight years old.
• has ever been involved in a crash.
• is missing the manufacturer's label showing the name of the manufacturer, model number, and date of manufacture. 

Car seats expire! Check your labels for the expiration date

This and more information was found at JPMA.org.

Child Safety Tips

The A B Cs of Safe Sleep

• Baby sleeps ALONE, not with anyone else in their bed.
• Baby sleeps on their BACK, not on their side or stomach.
• Baby sleeps in a CRIB, with only a firm mattress and tight-fitting sheet.
• BARE IS BEST! No pillows, blankets, toys in the crib that could create suffocation or choking hazards. 
• Nothing should be hanging over the crib or be within 3 feet of it.

Childproofing

When thinking about in-home safety hazards, think

1. If my child got a hold of this, would it hurt them?
2. If they got a hold of this and it broke, would it hurt them? 
3. If they got a hold of this and destroyed it, would I be sad?

Some common things to keep in mind and best practice are:

• sharp, glass, and toxic products like cleaning supplies should be locked away with magnetic cabinet locks
• stairs should have hardware-mounted gates at the top and bottom
• anchor all heavy furniture (if it is taller than it is wide, ANCHOR IT)
• use outlet covers in all of baby's areas (single plastic plug-ins are a choking hazard, best practice is to use sliding outlet covers)

When thinking about safety hazards in the pool area, think LAYERS of PROTECTION such as:

• locks/chimes on doors and windows
• pool barriers
• life jackets
• CPR and swim lessons
• water watcher 

Product Safety

It is best to use JPMA Certified products and use them correctly every time, as the manufacturer intended. Also, keep up with child product recalls that are listed at the bottom of this blog. You can also check CPSC.gov for past and present recalls.

#TackleKidsCancer is dedicated to funding the research we need to help our youngest patients. Join TKC this September, and help tackle childhood cancer. #ResearchMatters #morethan4 #childhoodcancer #pediatriccancer Learn more at www.tacklekidscancer.org.

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RECALLS:

August 24, 2023 CPSC; Ecnup Kids Bike Helmets exclusively sold on Amazon have been recalled because they do not comply with the coverage, positional stability, and labeling requirements of the CPSC federal safety standard, posing a risk of head injury in the event of a crash. Units: About 215.

August 17, 2023 CPSC; Zipadee Kids recalled its Kids Convertible House Bed Frames and Montessori Floor Beds because the spindles used on the recalled beds are spaced at a distance that creates a serious entrapment hazard that can lead to strangulation and/or death to children. The design of the bed allows a child’s torso to slip through the rail opening but will not allow their head to pass, posing entrapment and strangulation hazards that could result in death. Units: About 7,450.

August 17, 2023 CPSC; The Simplay3 Company recalled its Toddler Towers because the towers can tip over while in use posing fall and injury hazards to young children. Units: About 108,450 (an additional ~5,512 in Canada).

August 17, 2023 CPSC; Midwest Lubricants recalled its Sodium Hydroxide Products because the packaging of the products is not child resistant, posing a risk of chemical burns and irritation to the skin and eyes. Units: About 3,000.

August 17, 2023 CPSC; Costco recalled its UBio Labs Power Banks because they can overheat and ignite, posing a fire hazard. Units: About 350,000.

August 16, 2023 CPSC; Gree recalled its dehumidifiers because they can overheat, smoke, and catch fire, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers. Units: About 1.56 million.

August 10, 2023 CPSC; 13131 Imports recalled its “American Glory” and “Merica AF” fireworks because the recalled shell fireworks can explode prematurely, posing explosion and burn hazards to consumers and bystanders. Units: About 2,400.

August 10, 2023 CPSC; Target recalled its Threshold Glass Jar Candles because the candle’s jar can crack or break during use, posing laceration and burn hazards. Units: About 2.2 million.

August 10, 2023 CPSC; Sensio recalled its Electric and stovetop pressure cookers because the pressure cooker’s lid can unlock and be removed during use, causing the hot contents to unexpectedly splash out, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Units: About 860,000.

August 10, 2023 CPSC; The Children’s Place recalled its Baby and Toddler Boy Basic Stretch Straight Leg Jeans because the metal snaps on the jeans can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. Units: About 97,400 (an additional ~1,800 in Canada).

August 10, 2023 CPSC; Restwell Mattress recalled its Room & Board Natural Organic Latex and Latex and Spring Crib Mattresses because the mattresses fail to comply with multiple provisions of the Federal Safety Standard for Crib Mattresses, including the firmness test and missing warnings and labels. The product poses a suffocation hazard to infants. Units: About 100.

August 10, 2023 CPSC; Saxco International recalled its Carboys because the glass can break due to improper cooling processes, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. Units: About 8,370.

August 3, 2023 CPSC; Daikin Comfort Technologies recalled its Amana Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners/Heat Pumps (PTACs) equipped with “DigiAir” modules because the module compressor can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards. Units: About 62,100 (an additional ~302 in Canada).

August 3, 2023 CPSC; Crate and Barrel recalled its Avena Mini Table Lamps because a loose electrical cord connection in the lamps can pose a fire hazard. Units: About 600.

August 3, 2023 CPSC; Maggie’s Farm recalled 14 oz Aerosol Bed Bug & Flea Killer cans because the pressurized cans can rupture and expel shrapnel, posing injury and laceration hazards to consumers. In addition, leakage of contents can pose a risk of skin and eye irritation upon contact. Units: About 14,500.

July 27, 2023 CPSC; True Fitness recalled its Showrunner II Consoles Sold, with included wireless phone chargers, because an exposed area of the wireless charging board can come in contact with other internal wiring, posing a fire hazard. Unit: About 600.

July 27, 2023 CPSC; Soft Play recalled its Sky Wheels because they can become detached from the overhead rail on the play set, posing a fall hazard and risk of injury to children. Units: About 3,500.

July 27, 2023 CPSC; Philips Personal Health recalled its Philips Avent Digital Video Baby Monitors because the rechargeable lithium-ion batteries in the Parent Unit monitors can overheat during charging, posing a risk of burns and property damage. Units: About 12,850.

July 27, 2023 CPSC; American Honda recalled its Honda Model EU7000is Portable Generators because the fuel filler cap can improperly seal, resulting in fuel and/or fuel vapor leaking, posing a fire hazard. Units: About 250.

Baby Safety Awareness Month - September 2022

 

 

BABY SAFETY MONTH

According to Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association, "JPMA initiated Baby Safety Month to educate parents and caregivers on the importance of the safe use and selection of juvenile products. The campaign started when JPMA initiated "Expectant Mother's Day." In 1986, it was extended to a week-long celebration, until 1991, when JPMA sponsored the first "Baby Safety Awareness Month." Since then, every September has been designated as Baby Safety Month."

Important Dates

9/1 - 9/7 National Childhood Injury Prevention Week
9/15 Tackle Kids Cancer Day
9/18 - 9/24 Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week
9/26 National Seat Check Saturday

Having a baby is such a wonderful experience and can impact your life for the better. There are also many new responsibilities to make sure your child is in a safe environment to learn and grow. This month's blog is focused on baby safety and ways to keep your child safe in different environments, so you can enjoy watching them discover the new world around them.

or put your purse in the back seat

Child Passenger Safety

   

All 50 states require the use of a car seat. 

Your responsibilities include choosing a safe car seat, installing it properly, and using it for every car ride from baby's first ride until they meet the requirements of your state law that say it is safe to remove them.
Please FOLLOW THE THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS!

Children should be rear-facing until they meet the maximum height OR weight requirements allowed by the manufacturer's instructions. Then, they should be front-facing with a harness until they meet height OR weight limits per manufacturer's instructions. After that, they should ride in a booster seat until seat belts alone fit CORRECTLY (usually around 4' 9").

Do not use a car seat or booster car seat that:

• is used, especially if it is more than eight years old
• is past the expiration date
• has ever been involved in a crash.
• is missing the manufacturer's label showing the name of the manufacturer, model number, and date of manufacture. 

Car seats expire! Check your labels for the expiration date

This and more information was found at JPMA.org.

Child Safety Tips

The A B Cs of Safe Sleep

• Baby sleeps ALONE, not with anyone else in their bed.
• Baby sleeps on their BACK, not on their side or stomach.
• Baby sleeps in a CRIB, with only a firm mattress and tight-fitting sheet.
• BARE IS BEST! No pillows, blankets, toys in the crib that could create suffocation or choking hazards. 
• Nothing should be hanging over the crib or be within 3 feet of it.

Childproofing
When thinking about in-home safety hazards, think

1. If my child got a hold of this, could it hurt them?
2. If they got a hold of this and it broke, could it hurt them? 
3. If they got a hold of this and destroyed it, would I be sad?

Some common things to keep in mind and best practice are:

• sharp, glass, and toxic products like cleaning supplies should be locked away with magnetic cabinet locks
• stairs should have hardware-mounted gates at the top and bottom (not a pressure gate)
• anchor all heavy furniture (if it is taller than it is wide, ANCHOR IT)
• use outlet covers in all of baby's areas (single plastic plug-ins are a choking hazard, best practice is to use sliding outlet covers)

When thinking about safety hazards in the pool area, think LAYERS of PROTECTION such as:

• locks/chimes on doors and windows
• pool fence
• life jackets
• CPR and swim lessons
• adult water watcher 

Product Safety
It is best to use JPMA Certified products and use them correctly every time, as the manufacturer intended. Also, keep up with child product recalls that are listed at the bottom of this newsletter. You can also check CPSC.gov for past and present recalls.

#TackleKidsCancer is dedicated to funding the research we need to help our youngest patients. Join TKC this September, and help tackle childhood cancer. #ResearchMatters #morethan4 #childhoodcancer #pediatriccancer Learn more at www.tacklekidscancer.org.

RECALLS:

August 15, 2022 CPSC; 4moms recalled its MamaRoo Baby Swing and RockaRoo Baby Rockers because when they are not in use, their restraint straps can dangle below the seat and non-occupant crawling infants can become entangled in the straps, posing a strangulation hazard. Units: About 2.2 million (an additional 70,000 in Canada). August 11, 2022 CPSC; Future Motion recalled its Footpads for Onewheel GT Electric Skateboards because they can fail to disengage after the rider has dismounted, posing an injury hazard to bystanders when the board unexpectedly continues to operate. Units: About 20,500. August 11, 2022 CPSC; Residential Elevators recalled its Home 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, posing a risk of serious injuries or death when the elevator is called to another floor. Units: About 31,000. August 4, 2022 CPSC; DeWALT recalled its 12-inch Sliding Compound Miter Saws because the rear safety guard can break or detach, posing an injury hazard due to projectiles that can strike the user and bystanders and a laceration hazard due to the exposed saw blade. Units: About 1,364,000 (an additional 118,600 in Canada). July 29, 2022 FDA; Edgewell Personal Care recalled three batches of its Banana Boat Hair and Scalp Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 because the product contains trace levels of benzene, a human carcinogen, posing a risk of adverse health effects. July 28,, 2022 CPSC; Textron Specialized Vehicles recalled its Arctic Cat Alterra 600 and Tracker 600 ATVs because a fuse in the electrical system can fail during operation, which can result in sudden loss of engine power and headlights, posing a crash hazard. Units: About 1,750 (an additional 550 in Canada). July 28, 2022 CPSC; Aesop USA recalled its Post-Poo Drops and Oil Burner Blends because the products contain low-viscosity hydrocarbons but fail to meet child resistant packaging standards and omit mandatory information on the packaging, posing a risk of poisoning. Units: About 154,300 (an additional 21,900 in Canada). July 28, 2022 CPSC; Epoch Everlasting Play recalled its Kidoozie Play Tents and Playhouses because they fail to meet flammability standards, posing a risk of burn injuries to children. Units: 251,600 (an addition 37,200 in Canada).  July 28, 2022 CPSC; NUK recalled its First Choice 240 mL Glass Baby Bottles because the markings on the outside of the bottles contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban, posing health risks to young children. Units: About 100 (an additional 77 in Canada). July 21, 2022 CPSC; Konges Sløjd recalled its Baby Mirror Activity Toys because the mirror can come out of the silicone bear cover if pushed, exposing sharp edges and posing a laceration hazard to children. Units: About 85 (an additional 18 in Canada). July 21, 2022 CPSC; Monti Kids recalled its Toy Box with Bins because the a small dowel can become exposed and detach from the toy box, posing a choking hazard to young children. Units: About 1,500.

Baby Safety Month 2021

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Important Dates

BABY SAFETY MONTH
9/1 - 9/7 National Childhood Injury Prevention Week
9/15 Tackle Kids Cancer Day
9/19 - 9/25 Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week
9/25 National Seat Check Saturday

Having a baby is such a wonderful experience and can impact your life for the better. There are also many new responsibilities to make sure your child is in a safe environment to learn and grow. This month's newsletter is focused on baby safety and ways to keep your child safe in different environments, so you can enjoy watching them discover the new world around them. 

Baby Safety Month is held in September because it's the 9th month of the year!

According to Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association, "JPMA initiated Baby Safety Month to educate parents and caregivers on the importance of the safe use and selection of juvenile products. The campaign started when JPMA initiated "Expectant Mother's Day." In 1986, it was extended to a week-long celebration, until 1991, when JPMA sponsored the first "Baby Safety Awareness Month." Since then, every September has been designated as Baby Safety Month."

Child Safety Tips

The A B Cs of Safe Sleep

• Baby sleeps ALONE, not with anyone else in their bed.
• Baby sleeps on their BACK, not on their side or stomach.
• Baby sleeps in a CRIB, with only a firm mattress and tight-fitting sheet.
• BARE IS BEST! No pillows, blankets, toys in the crib that could create suffocation or choking hazards. 
• Nothing should be hanging over the crib or be within 3 feet of it.

Childproofing

When thinking about in-home safety hazards, think

1. If my child got a hold of this, would it hurt them?
2. If they got a hold of this and it broke, would it hurt them? 
3. If they got a hold of this and destroyed it, would I be sad?

Some common things to keep in mind and best practice are:

• sharp, glass, and toxic products like cleaning supplies should be locked away with magnetic cabinet locks
• stairs should have hardware-mounted gates at the top and bottom
• anchor all heavy furniture (if it is taller than it is wide, ANCHOR IT)
• use outlet covers in all of baby's areas (single plastic plug-ins are a choking hazard, best practice is to use sliding outlet covers)

When thinking about safety hazards in the pool area, think LAYERS of PROTECTION such as:

• locks/chimes on doors and windows
• pool barriers
• life jackets
• CPR and swim lessons
• water watcher 

Product Safety

It is best to use JPMA Certified products and use them correctly every time, as the manufacturer intended. Also, keep up with child product recalls that are listed at the bottom of this newsletter. You can also check CPSC.gov for past and present recalls.

Child Passenger Safety

All 50 states require the use of a car seat. 

Your responsibilities include choosing a safe car seat, installing it properly, and using it for every car ride from baby's first ride until they meet the requirements of your state law that say it is safe to remove them.

Please FOLLOW THE THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS!

Children should be rear-facing until they meet the maximum height OR weight requirements allowed by the manufacturer's instructions. Then, they should be front-facing with a harness until they meet height OR weight limits per manufacturer's instructions. After that, they should ride in a booster seat until seat belts alone fit CORRECTLY (usually around 4' 9").

Do not use a car seat or booster car seat that:

• is used, especially if it is more than eight years old.
• has ever been involved in a crash.
• is missing the manufacturer's label showing the name of the manufacturer, model number, and date of manufacture. 

Car seats expire! Check your labels for the expiration date

This and more information was found at JPMA.org.

#TackleKidsCancer is dedicated to funding the research we need to help our youngest patients. Join TKC this September, and help tackle childhood cancer. #ResearchMatters #morethan4 #childhoodcancer #pediatriccancer Learn more at www.tacklekidscancer.org.
 

RECALLS:

August 26, 2021 CPSC; Ryan and Rose Recalls Children’s Eating Utensils Due to Choking Hazard (Recall Alert)

August 25, 2021 CPSC; Wee Gallery Recalls Wooden Tray Puzzles Due to Choking Hazard

August 19, 2021 CPSC; Infant Bath Seats Recalled Due to Drowning Hazard; Imported by Frieyss and Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com (Recall Alert)

August 18, 2021 CPSC; Nordstrom Recalls Children’s Socks Due to Choking Hazard

August 18, 2021 CPSC; Primark Recalls Scent Stamper Pens Due to Elevated Levels of Benzyl Alcohol; Risk of Skin Irritation

August 18, 2021 CPSC; Hallmark Recalls Teethers Due to Choking Hazard

August 17, 2021 CPSC; Zen Magnets and Neoballs Magnets Recalled Due to Ingestion Hazard 

July 29, 2021 CPSC; Children’s Sleepwear Recalled Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard and Burn Hazard; Sold Exclusively by Zoetop Business Co. Ltd. at www.SHEIN.com (Recall Alert)

July 28, 2021 CPSC; Children’s Pajamas Recalled Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard and Burn Hazard; Manufactured by Tkala Fashion; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com

July 28, 2021 CPSC; Birkenstock USA Recalls Kids’ Mogami Sandals Due to Choking Hazard

July 22, 2021 CPSC; Bel Furniture Recalls Barrington 5-Drawer Chests Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Bel Furniture (Recall Alert)

July 14, 2021 CPSC; Academy Sports + Outdoors Recalls Ozone 500 Girls’ and Boys’ Elevate 24-Inch Bicycles Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

July 14, 2021 CPSC; Walgreens Recalls Disney Baby Winnie the Pooh Rattle Sets Due to Choking Hazard

July 8, 2021 CPSC; Canyon Furniture Recalls Creekside Children’s Chests of Drawers Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Rooms To Go (Recall Alert)

July 7, 2021 CPSC; One Twenty Clothing Company Recalls “Sovereign Athletic” Children’s Robes Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard and Burn Hazard

* information from Consumer Product Safety Commisision

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