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
