March 20, 2023
by Marianne Halterman
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March 20, 2023 From https://www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/News-Releases/2023/CPSC-Report-Finds-37-Percent-Spike-in-Child-Poisoning-Deaths-in-2021 Unintentional pediatric poisoning deaths spiked 37 percent in 2021, with 59 children under five years old losing their lives after gaining access to prescribed or illicit drugs. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) encourages … Continue reading
October 18, 2022
by Marianne Halterman
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The majority of toy injuries and deaths are associated with choking on small parts of toys. Tips for buying toys: Choose age-appropriate toys that match the child’s interests and abilities. Always read and heed the label to determine whether a … Continue reading
October 3, 2022
by Marianne Halterman
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Young children can quickly and silently become strangled on pull cords, continuous loop cords, inner cords or any other accessible cords on window coverings. On this National Window Covering Safety Month, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) urges consumers … Continue reading
May 14, 2020
by Marianne Halterman
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It’s been awhile since I have posted on this blog. Not that there were less safety issues related to kids–no, certainly not. Many events have intervened, Covid-19 has restricted everyone’s mobility. Family travel in order to shelter in place safely … Continue reading
July 13, 2019
by Marianne Halterman
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January 9, 2019
by Marianne Halterman
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According to the “World Against Toys Causing Harm” (W.A.T.C.H.), a child is treated in a U.S. emergency room every three minutes for a toy-related injury. Amazing! Just because toys are on the market doesn’t mean they are safe! One thing … Continue reading
December 3, 2018
by Marianne Halterman
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Once again, as it seems I do every year, I am unhappy to report that Unintentional Injury is still the leading cause of death in children in the U.S., in age groups 1-4 and 5-9 years as just reported this … Continue reading
November 20, 2018
by Marianne Halterman
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It’s Thanksgiving week! Wow, time flies! People are out there purchasing the turkeys for their Thanksgiving tables, families are travelling, preparation is underway for the big day–and for the first time in a few years, it’s chilly leading up to … Continue reading
October 21, 2018
by Marianne Halterman
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Here are some very good tips for parents, caregivers and family members about Halloween Safety for children, from SafeKids. SafeKids, like BeChildSafe.org, is devoted to keeping all children safe. Everyone loves a good scare on Halloween, but not when it … Continue reading
October 17, 2018
by Marianne Halterman
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Today, I received an email from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about a roundtable webinar that will be held in a week for health professionals on Safe Sleep for Babies which BeChildSafe.org will lean in and listen to, … Continue reading
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