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Safety Alerts!: Recent Recalls of Toys and Other Child Products- Baby Matters Recalls Nap Nanny(r) Recliners Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards; One Infant Death Reported July 26, 2010Infants can partially fall or hang over the side of the Nap Nanny(r) even while the harness is in use. This situation can be worse if the Velcro(tm) straps, located inside the Nap Nanny(r) cover are not properly attached to the "D"-rings located on the foam, or if consumers are using the first generation model Nap Nanny(r) that was sold without […]
- Near Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman and Roller Shades by Smith+Noble July 22, 2010The shades pose a strangulation risk to children.
- Pacifiers Recalled by Antonio Flores Due to Choking Hazard July 20, 2010The pacifier fails to meet federal safety standards. The nipple can separate from the base easily, the pacifier handle is too long, the mouth guard is too small and there are no ventilation holes on the mouth guard. The pacifier could pose a choking and aspiration hazard to young children.
- Child's Death Prompts Recall to Repair Portable Playard Tent by Tots in Mind Due to Strangulation Hazard July 15, 2010Clips that attach the tent to the top of the playard can break or be removed by a child. A child can lift the tent and become entrapped at the neck between the rigid playard frame and the metal base rod of the tent, posing a strangulation hazard.
- Pottery Barn Kids Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards July 14, 2010The cribs' drop-sides can detach when hardware breaks, creating a space into which a young child can become entrapped, which can lead to suffocation. A child can also fall out of the crib. Drop side incidents also occur due to incorrect assembly and with age-related wear and tear.
- Baby Matters Recalls Nap Nanny(r) Recliners Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards; One Infant Death Reported July 26, 2010
Daily Archives: December 5, 2009
Decatur’s Generosity
I got a little choked up when I entered the drop off location at the Church of Decatur Heights to deliver my donations for the Season of Giving Campaign in Decatur. There was a sea of lawn bags filled with … Continue reading
Shopping for a Child? Buy a Robe
My children love their new robes. Who knew? While I was out shopping for the Season of Giving Campaign in Decatur, I came across some cute bathrobes for children. PJs was one of the items on the Giving list for … Continue reading
New Parenting Magazine in Decatur
Decatur Mom reader, Lea, wrote in to let us know about her new parenting magazine called Ruckus. The magazine debuted in September and now the December issue can be found all over town or online at www.ruckusmag.net. I especially like … Continue reading
