September 25, 2017
by Marianne Halterman
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Recall Date: September 25, 2017 Recall Number: 17-231 Recall Summary Name of Product: J is for Jeep brand cross-country all-terrain jogging strollers Hazard: The stroller leg bracket can break, posing a fall hazard to infants in the stroller. Remedy: Repair … Continue reading
September 18, 2017
by Marianne Halterman
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Flu season is just around the corner, which means it’s time to get your annual flu vaccine. Get a flu vaccine for yourself and your family before the end of October, if possible. Influenza, also known as flu, is a … Continue reading
September 13, 2017
by Marianne Halterman
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Keep your littlest passengers safe while in the car… Make Sure They Are in #TheRightSeat For children ages 1 to 13, motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death. In 2015, an average of 2 children were killed and … Continue reading
September 7, 2017
by Marianne Halterman
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Today, Garden of Life, LLC, is issuing a voluntary precautionary recall of its new supplement for infants, Baby Organic Liquid, because the product, as labeled, includes directions for use that may be misinterpreted. The company is concerned that if not … Continue reading
August 28, 2017
by Marianne Halterman
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Join us as we prepare to celebrate Child Passenger Safety Week 2017! Child Passenger Safety Week occurs on September 17-23 and helps raise awareness about the correct use of car seats, booster seats, and seat belts to reduce serious injuries … Continue reading
July 24, 2017
by Marianne Halterman
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Every 33 seconds, one child under the age of 13 is involved in a crash. Many times deaths and injuries can be prevented by proper use of car seats, boosters, and seat belts. Child Passenger Safety Week: September 17-23, 2017 … Continue reading
July 20, 2017
by Marianne Halterman
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In Virginia, drowning is the fifth leading cause of unintentional deaths. Some horrific statistics released this week noted that failing to observe water safety has cost the lives of 10 children at New Jersey beaches, lakes and pools already this … Continue reading
July 17, 2017
by Marianne Halterman
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July 31 is National Heat Stroke Prevention Day! The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration and SafeKids are teaming up to get the word out about heat stroke this season. As the temperatures rise, so do the number of hot car … Continue reading
July 17, 2017
by Marianne Halterman
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This is not a statistic I like to relate to readers of this blog: 101 deaths in children from flu-related causes have been reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for 2016-2017–and these are the deaths which have … Continue reading
June 15, 2017
by Marianne Halterman
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Children playing hide and seek is nothing new, but when your child disappears whether it’s from your home, your yard, their school, or in a store or a public place, like a park or shopping center, then it’s an urgent … Continue reading
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