April 25, 2014
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on Mumps Outbreak, Growing!
When I wrote a piece last winter on Measles, I did not think I’d be writing again so soon about what physicians used to call another common childhood ailment, the Mumps. Measles aren’t funny… and neither are Mumps. Both measles … Continue reading
April 24, 2014
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on Summer Infant Expands Recall to Replace Video Monitor Rechargeable Batteries Due to Burn Hazard
Recall Date: April 23, 2014 Recall Number: 14-156 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: Rechargeable batteries … Continue reading
April 22, 2014
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on The First Vehicular Heat Stroke of 2014
Looking at recent (2010) statistics compiled by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, provided by the Kids Count program, it is clear that accidental deaths occurring to children ages 1 – 14 are reducing in number–and are currently lower than in … Continue reading
April 19, 2014
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on Should You Put Sunscreen on Infants? Not Usually
(This article was originally published by the FDA in their Consumer Updates section) You’re at the beach, slathered in sunscreen. Your 5-month-old baby is there, too. Should you put sunscreen on her? Not usually, according to Hari Cheryl Sachs, M.D., … Continue reading
April 18, 2014
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on Baby Trend Car Seats Recalled – Buckle May Be Difficult to Unlatch
Report Receipt Date: APR 01, 2014 NHTSA Campaign Number: 14C002000 Recall Summary Baby Trend, Inc. (Baby Trend) is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 TrendZ Fastback 3-in-1 child restraints, models FB60070 (Granite) and FB60408 (Jellybean), manufactured between October 2011 … Continue reading
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