The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) wants parents of trick-or-treaters to know that there is nothing scary about preventing Halloween-related injuries. By taking a few simple safety precautions when selecting costumes and Halloween decorations, consumers can prevent burn, fall and laceration injuries. Parents who make their kids’ costumes can send off their little ghosts, goblins... 

Child Care Safety Checklist for Parents and Child Care Providers CRIBS: Make sure cribs meet current national safety standards and are in good condition. Look for a certification safety seal. Older cribs may not meet current standards. Crib slats should be no more than 2 3/8″ apart, and mattresses should fit snugly. This can prevent strangulation and suffocation associated with older cribs and... 

When you drop off your child at school, use this checklist to make sure these hidden hazards aren’t waiting to cause injury or death. Drawstrings on Jackets and Sweatshirts — There should be no drawstrings on hoods or around the neck. Drawstrings at the waist or bottom of jackets should extend no more than 3 inches to prevent catching in car and school bus doors or getting caught on playground... 

The CPSC has reports of more than 100 deaths of children under age 2, most from suffocation, associated with features of adult beds. These deaths occurred from January 1, 1999 to December 31, 2001 and involve an entrapment, a fall, or a situation in which bedding or the position of the child was related to the death. Nearly all of the children, 98%, were babies under 1 year old. Many parents and caregivers... 

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends that consumers purchase and use the following safety devices to help prevent deaths and injuries associated with hazards in or around the home. source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission  Read More →