February 23, 2014
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on Measles a.k.a. Rubeola – What are they?! Why should parents be concerned?
In 1963, a vaccine against Measles (Rubeola), Mumps and Rubella (German Measles), the MMR vaccine, was developed and finally made available through physicians to the general public. This was a great day in medical science for all, especially children, parents … Continue reading
February 21, 2014
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on Making Play Safe for Kids
On February 26, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. the president and CEO of Safe Kids Worldwide, Kate Carr, joins a discussion on Making Play Safe for Kids, hosted by the Arthur Blank Foundation and moderated by Sanjay Gupta, MD. To listen … Continue reading
February 13, 2014
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on Another Chapter in the Buckyballs Debate…
“The safety commission and consumer advocates maintain that the ban is warranted because rare-earth magnets are irresistible to children, even if the packaging says the toys are intended for adults. ” – The New York Times’ article by Andrew Martin … Continue reading
February 10, 2014
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on Graco Child Seats Recalled: Buckle May Not Unlatch
Report Receipt Date: February 10, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14C001000 Recall Summary On February 7, 2014, Graco Children’s Products, Inc. (Graco) informed NHTSA that it would be recalling model year 2009 through 2013 toddler and booster child restraints, models Cozy … Continue reading
February 6, 2014
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on BebeLove Recalls Baby Walkers Due to Fall and Entrapment Hazards
Recall Date: February 6, 2014 Recall Number: 14-102 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Recall Summary Name of Product: BebeLove™ Baby … Continue reading
February 4, 2014
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on Runway Global Recalls Girls’ Sugarfly Hooded Jackets Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall Date: February 4, 2014 Recall Number: 14-101 Coats Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory WASHINGTON, D.C. – Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. … Continue reading
February 4, 2014
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on Lion Force Recalls Boys’ Puffer Coats Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall Date: February 4, 2014 Recall Number: 14-100 Boys’ Puffer Coats Sold Exclusively at Burlington Coat Factory WASHINGTON, D.C. – Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled … Continue reading
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