WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted unanimously to approve new mandatory standards for full-size and non-full-size baby cribs as mandated by the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA). The federal crib standards had not been updated in nearly 30 years and these new rules are expected to usher in a safer generation of cribs. Once... 

The Basics Children are at high risk for injuries. You can help keep your child from getting hurt by taking action ahead of time. Leading causes of injury and death for children include: Car crashes Fires Poisoning Drowning Falls The good news is that you can help prevent injuries by taking simple safety steps. A few minutes now could save your child’s life. These simple steps can help prevent... 

Get your child’s vision checked by age 5, even if there aren’t any signs of eye problems. The Basics It’s important for children to have their vision checked by age 5, even if there aren’t any signs of eye problems. It’s important for children to have their vision checked by age 5, even if there aren’t any signs of eye problems. Healthy eyes and vision are very important to a child’s... 

  The Basics Take care of your child’s teeth to protect your child from tooth decay (cavities). Tooth decay can: Cause your child pain Make it hard for your child to chew Make your child embarrassed to talk or smile Your child’s first teeth are important. Baby teeth hold space for adult teeth. Take steps to prevent tooth decay. Start the tooth care habit now so your child’s smile will last! Start... 

Just about every child has bit but whether or not they should be classified as a biter is another thing. In daycare studies have proven that around half of the children have been bitten about three times a year. So biters are common. Biting can come in different stages. The first is when the teeth start to come out of the gums. Your child will want to bite to sooth the discomfort of the swollen gums....