August 24, 2018
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on Virginia’s New Car Seat Law Promotes Better Safety for Kids in Car Seats!
SafeKids Coalition says that Virginia has a new car seat law which promises better safety for children in car seats. Children riding in cars in Virginia must now sit rear-facing in their car seats until they reach the age of … Continue reading
August 21, 2018
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on Children Are At Risk Unless You Care!
Here we are, at the beginning of the new school year all over the Country, and some very disheartening things have happened to children recently, things which should concern parents, family members, caregivers, and guardians. Things which should make us … Continue reading
July 15, 2018
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on Water Safety This Summer!
Parents and caregivers, Watching kids in the water is important! Keeping young ones only as far as arms’ length when in or around water is important. I read it and say it, over and over. To-date, in New Jersey alone, … Continue reading
June 11, 2018
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on Virginia’s New Car Seat Law: What You Need to Know
LAW: This Spring, Virginia’s legislature passed a new, stronger law on child passenger safety, and Governor Northam signed the bill into law. It makes Virginia children safer by requiring them to remain rear-facing in their car seats until they reach … Continue reading
June 11, 2018
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on Kids in Hot Cars: One Child is Too Many
The National Safety Council has released a groundbreaking report on pediatric vehicular heatstroke (PVH) titled, Kids in Hot Cars; a Legislative Look Across the U.S. On average, 37 children die each year due to PVH1; 42 children died during 2017, … Continue reading
May 31, 2018
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on CPSC CONSUMER ALERT: CAREGIVERS URGED TO USE RESTRAINTS WITH INCLINED SLEEP PRODUCTS
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission – News Release Release Date: May 31, 2018 Release Number: 18-171 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is reminding parents: Always create a safe sleep environment for babies in a crib, … Continue reading
February 14, 2018
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on A Tragic Day in South Florida Broward County
February 14, 2018 is a bad day in Broward Co. Florida, a very sad day for Florida in total, and once again for America, for families, educators, students… everyone! It is heart-rending…but that is not enough. There has to be … Continue reading
December 20, 2017
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on CPSC Approves New Federal Safety Standard for Children’s Folding Chairs and Stools
Release Date: December 20, 2017 Release Number: 18-068 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has approved a new federal standard intended to improve the safety of children’s folding chairs and stools. The new federal safety standard … Continue reading
December 1, 2017
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on Toy Safety for the Holidays 2017
At no time, are we more conscious of child safety than during this joyous ramp-up to the holidays when gift purchasing and giving is at all-time high. Various websites, including the website for the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), call … Continue reading
October 9, 2017
by Marianne Halterman
Comments Off on Sudden Deaths of Infants in New Jersey Spur Safety Warnings to Parents
Recently in New Jersey, three infants died within 40 hours of each other, this spurred child safety leaders to warn parents of common dangers to infants, including those which may contribute to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The American Academy … Continue reading
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