May 22, 2017
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on Toddler suffers serious burns to his feet at splash pad
On a very hot day in a Greenwood, IN, public park, a young toddler walked away from his mother onto the “splashpad” made of an asphalt like material. The child began screaming and the mother ultimately put his shoes back … Continue reading
May 19, 2017
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on Police warn that drugs that look like candy may be present
NEW YORK (FOX5NY) – Authorities in a city in upstate New York are concerned that drugs that look like candy may soon hit the community. Police in Elmira, a city in the Southern Tier, issued a press release with the … Continue reading
May 17, 2017
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on Are We Becoming Careless When It Comes to Pedestrian Safety?
In the past week, three accidents involving pedestrians have come to light via the U.S. newfeeds: A young girl, 10 years old, was hit by a car when she left the sidewalk and tried crossing a busy thoroughfare in Bergen … Continue reading
May 17, 2017
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on Douglas Recalls Plush Toys Due to Choking Hazard
Recall Date: May 17, 2017 Recall Number: 17-155 Recall Summary Name of Product: Plush toys Hazard: The plastic eyes on the plush toys can detach, posing a choking hazard. Remedy: Replace, Refund Consumers should immediately take the recalled plush toys … Continue reading
May 16, 2017
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on Rock One Sock
This May, we’re asking you to Rock One Sock for missing children and their families! The idea is simple – missing children’s issues don’t affect everyone directly, but anyone can show they care. When you Rock One Sock that’s your … Continue reading
May 10, 2017
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on Graco Recalls Some Graco My Ride 65 Convertible Car Seats
Recall Date: May 10 2017 NHTSA Campaign Number: 17C001000 Potential Number of Units Affected: 25494 Child Seat Webbing may Tear Under Load/FMVSS 213 A child that is not adequately restrained in a crash has an increased risk of an injury. … Continue reading
May 8, 2017
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on Vehicle Heatstroke Prevention
Heatstroke is the leading cause of vehicular non-crash-related deaths for children under 14. In fact, each year, an average of 37 children have died from vehicle heatstroke between 1998-2015. While it seems like an impossible mistake to make, every parent … Continue reading
May 4, 2017
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on Combi USA Recalls Stroller and Car Seat Combos Due to Fall Hazard
Recall Date: May 4, 2017 Recall Number: 17-146 Recall Summary Name of Product: Combi Shuttle Travel System (stroller and car seat combos) Hazard: The car seat can disengage from the stroller’s frame, posing a fall hazard to infants. Remedy: Repair … Continue reading
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