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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
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Gary DeToma Jr. Flower Memorial and Fund
A flower memorial will be held this Friday for Gary DeToma Jr., the 5-year old son of Melanie DeToma of Decatur, who was killed on Monday. Here are the details of the memorial from Suzanne Kennedy, Principal of College Heights … Continue reading
Happy Mother’s Day Decatur Moms
Whether you are spending the day at soccer, in church, at brunch, in the park, with your family, with friends or just taking time alone to relax, know that this is a very good day to reflect on all that … Continue reading
February Parent’s Night Out at Leapin’ Lizards
Leapin’ Lizards is hosting a Parent’s Night Out on Saturday Feb. 27th from 7 – 10pm. The cost is $25 per child and $20 for each sibling. Here are some more details from the Leapin’ Lizards newsletter: “Want to go … Continue reading
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Tune into the Star 94 Cares for Kids Radiothon for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
From November 12 through 14, Star 94 listeners will meet some of the biggest “stars” of all – the patients at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta – during the seventh annual Star 94 Cares for Kids Radiothon, presented by Foresters. Between … Continue reading
Maclaren Stroller Recall
If there is one thing that the City of Decatur has a lot of, it’s strollers. So, I think that it is pertinent to pass on the news about the massive Maclaren stroller recall following fingertip amputations. Here is a … Continue reading
