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CPSC Gives Thrift Stores A Break On Lead Testing
Amid concerns that the new Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act might inadvertently cause thrift stores to close because they couldn't comply with lead testing requirements for toys, clothes and other...
CPSIA Sacrifices Budget for Baby Products Safety
Update: CPSC has announced that thrift shops do not have to certify their products in inventory to meet the new CPSIA safety standards.
Most parents are willing to spend a little...
Jardine Recalls 56,000 Cribs
Nineteen reports of crib slats breaking has prompted the recall of some models of Jardine baby cribs sold at Babies R Us stores. One toddler fell out of the crib...
Keeping Baby Safe Around The House
As your baby grows, he or she will want to explore, which usually leads to a few messes. For my daughter, it was the diaper cream she found and spread...
Potty Training Products for Toddlers
Ahh, potty training. Parents are usually excited to be nearly done with diapers, but the potty training process can be a bit frustrating, since it usually involves some extra messes....
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Snazzy Baby Knee Pads
Crawling on rough surfaces can be hard on baby's knees. Learn how Snazzy Baby knee pads can help protect those little knees with a Snazzy Baby product review from your Guide to Baby Products, Heather Corley.
Recaro Como Car Seat Review
Recaro Como convertible car seat may be a good choice for your baby in some situations. Learn about the strengths and drawbacks of the Recaro Como convertible car seat in this review by a child passenger safety technician.
What is a Layette?
All babies need a layette. Find out what a newborn layette is and what baby products you need to have in an infant layette with this FAQ from your About Guide to Baby Products.
Buying a Baby Bath Tub
Some parents like to use a plastic baby tub to bathe their newborn. If you are looking for a baby bath tub, here are some things to consider before you purchase a plastic bathtub for your baby.
Clean & Simple Sports Bottle
The First Years Clean & Simple Spill-Proof Sports Bottle is a great sippy cup for toddlers. If you're tired of cleaning sippy cup valves, the built-in valve on this cup is perfect for you. It's easy to clean, too! Learn about the Clean & Simple sippy cup with this review from your Guide to Baby P...
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US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Recent Child-Related Product Recalls
Jardine Expands Recall of Cribs Sold by Babies"R"Us; Cribs Pose Entrapment an...
The wooden crib slats can break, creating a gap, which can pose an entrapment and strangulation hazard to infants and toddlers.
Children's Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings Recalled by Ms. Bubbles Inc. Due t...
The jackets have a drawstring through the hood which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.
Boys Reversible Vests Recalled by Bon-Ton Stores Due to Choking Hazard
The zipper tabs on these vests fail to meet the children's torques test standards, posing a choking hazard to children.
Woodstock Percussion Inc. Recalls Toy Drums Due to Violation of Lead Paint St...
Surface paint on the recalled toy drums contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Munire Recalls "Newport" Cribs and Matching Furniture Due to Violation of Lea...
The red paint which is underneath the black finish paint on some of the cribs and matching furniture exceeds federal lead limits. If ingested by young children lead can cause adverse health effects.
Foursquare Recalls Hooded Youth Jackets with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation...
The jackets have a drawstring through hood which poses a strangulation hazard to children.
Children's Jewelry Sold Exclusively in Hawaii Recalled by Aloha 808 Trading D...
The recalled jewelry contains high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Evenflo Recalls Majestic High Chairs Due to Fall and Choking Hazards
Plastic caps and metal screws on both sides of the high chair can loosen and fall out, posing both fall and choking hazards to children. Plastic caps and screws that become loose and fall out can cause the seatback to suddenly fall back or detach from the high chair. Children can fall out or collide with objects and suffer broken bones, abrasions, cuts and bruises. Detached plastic caps and met...
Xtreme Toy Zone Recalls Toy Dinosaurs Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint on the toy dinosaurs can contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Regal Lager Recall to Replace Phil & Teds Strollers Due to Fall Hazard
The frame handle could fail to latch properly and break, posing a fall hazard to small children.
Meijer Inc. Recalls Toddler Girl's Hat and Mitten Sets Due to Choking Hazard
The magnets in the hat can detach and fall out, posing a choking and aspiration hazard to young children. Magnets found by young children can be swallowed or aspirated. If more than one magnet is swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.
OKK Trading Recalls Toy Army Figures Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint on the face of the Army figures contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Doll Clothing Sets Recalled by Manhattan Group Due to Violation of Lead Paint...
Surface paints on the pajama pants contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
JCPenney Recalls Arizona Newborn and Infant Pants Due to Choking Hazard
The metal snap at the waist can detach posing a choking hazard to infants.
ImagiPLAY Recalls Bead Maze Toys Due to Laceration Hazard
The trees on the toys can detach, exposing a metal screw. This poses a laceration hazard to young children.
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