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

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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