By: Nicole Pelletiere Independence Day just wouldn’t be the same without a colorful fireworks show, but they can be dangerous for your little one and somewhat frightening as well. Here are a few safety tips before watching the fireworks with your family this Fourth of July: -Do not let your children play with fireworks.  Many [...]

By: Nicole Pelletiere School is out and chances are, your child is going to want to spend a lot (if not all) of their time with you outdoors.  Whether it’s swimming, camping, or just being active under the sun, there are some important safety tips to keep in mind when enjoying everyone’s favorite season with [...]

From a press release: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning parents and caregivers about the dangers of placing babies to sleep in adult beds. A CPSC study published in the October issue of the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine found that placing babies to sleep in adult beds puts them at risk of [...]

It has been discovered that a brand of baby wipes is just as safe and hydrating as using water alone on a child’s skin. The study, conducted by the University of Manchester, was published in BioMed Central’s open-access journal BMC Pediatrics.  It compared Johnson’s Baby Extra Sensitive Wipes against cotton wool and water.  It was [...]

Beginning in 2014, parents of children ages 3 years and up will be warned not to use the federally required child-seat attachment system known as LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tether for Children), USA Today reports. Car seat manufacturers will be required to alert parents not to use the lower anchors if their children and their [...]

According to Businessweek, Maryland’s health department has proposed the first statewide ban on the sale of crib bumper pads.  The ban would begin on June 21st, 2013.  “The safety and health of infants in Maryland is our first priority,” said Dr. Joshua M. Sharfstein, secretary of the Maryland Department of Health and Human Hygiene. “After [...]

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