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Babywearing International Responds to Motrin Ad
Babywearing advocate group Babywearing International (BWI) recently released a statement responding to the Motrin Moms ad that caused a big stir on blogs, social networking sites and in parenting communities...
Target.com Cancels Britax Marathon Car Seat Orders
Citing a pricing error, Target.com recently canceled orders for customers who had purchased Britax Marathon convertible car seats at very low prices. The car seats, in two specific cover patterns,...
"Motrin Moms" Angry Over Babywearing Advertisement
An advertisement for popular pain reliever Motrin is stirring up controversy among moms in the blogosphere and on social media sites because they say it shows baby slings as pain-inducing...
Mylicon Gas Relief Drops Recalled
About 12,000 bottles of Mylicon Gas Relief Dye-Free Non-Staining Drops are recalled because some bottles could contain metal fragments produced during the manufacturing process. In a press release, the company...
Cute Baby Shoes: Fox Paws
If you're a shoe fanatic, or you need to buy a holiday gift for the child of a shoe fanatic, take a look at the adorable and stylish baby shoes...
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New Hampshire Car Seat Laws
Keeping your child safe in the car isn't just smart, it's the law. When does New Hampshire law require your child to ride in a car seat, booster seat or seat belt? Find New Hampshire's state car seat laws in this state by state list of child passenger safety and car seat laws.
Idaho Car Seat Laws
Keeping your child safe in the car isn't just smart, it's the law. When does Idaho law require your child to ride in a car seat, booster seat or seat belt? Find Idaho's state car seat laws in this state by state list of child passenger safety and car seat laws.
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Maryland Car Seat Laws
Keeping your child safe in the car isn't just smart, it's the law. When does Maryland law require your child to ride in a car seat, booster seat or seat belt? Find Maryland's state car seat laws in this state by state list of child passenger safety and car seat laws.
Car Seat Recalls
Sometimes companies must recall car seats to better protect your baby on the road. Find out about any new recalls that might apply to your baby's car seat here.
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US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Recent Child-Related Product Recalls
Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall to Repair Window Blinds by Green M...
The black-out roller shades and insulated roman shades have a continuous looped bead chain that when not attached to the wall or floor, hangs loosely by the blind, posing a fatal strangulation hazard to children.
Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall of Roman Blinds; Sold Exclusive...
Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck in an exposed inner cord on the backside of the roman blinds.
Target Recalls Dive Sticks Due to Impalement Hazard
The recalled dive sticks could remain in an upright position, posing an impalement hazard to young children. CPSC banned pre-weighted dive sticks in 2001.
Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by R&D International Due t...
The jackets have drawstrings through the hood and at the waist. Children can get entangled in the drawstrings that can catch on playground equipment, fences or tree branches.
Cobra Electronics Recalls Children's Two-Way Radios with Rechargeable Batteri...
The rechargeable batteries in the radios can leak electrolyte, posing a chemical burn hazard to consumers.
Swim 'N Score Dive Sticks Recalled by Modell's Due to Risk of Impalement Inju...
Children can fall or land on these dive sticks in shallow water and suffer impalement injuries. Eye and other facial injuries are also possible. In April 2001, CPSC banned certain types of dive sticks.
JA-RU Recalls Toy Trains Due To Choking Hazard
The recalled toy contain small parts which can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Claire's Recalls Children's Metal Necklaces Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
The recalled necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
OKK Trading Recalls Toy TVs Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface coating on the toy television could contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Toy Xylophones Recalled by King Import Warehouse Due to Violation of Lead Pai...
Surface paint on the toy xylophone contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Wooden Toys Recalled by Earth Friendly Due To Choking Hazards
Small parts can detach and break from the toy, posing a choking hazard to young children. In addition, the size of the rattle handle violates voluntary rattle standards.
CPSC Provides Safety Tips for a Safe Trick or Treat
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reminds parents and caregivers to keep safety in mind, so that no child is haunted by Halloween-related injuries. Hidden dangers associated with costumes, treats, and decorations can be easily prevented.
Halloween Figurines Recalled by Coyne's & Company for Lead Hazard
The recalled Halloween figurines contain high levels of lead in the paint.
CPSC and Carter's Advise Parents of Rashes Associated with Heat Transferred, ...
Reports have been received that a small percentage of babies and infants have developed rashes on the upper back after wearing Carter's clothing with heat-transferred, or "Tag-less," labels.
Rage Wireless Guitars Used with Popular Video Gaming System Recalled Due to C...
A circuit board defect can cause AA batteries used in the guitar to leak if the batteries are installed incorrectly, posing a risk of chemical burns to consumers.
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