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U.S. CPSC March 12, 2010	Infant Deaths Prompt CPSC Warning About Sling Carriers for Babies The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is advising parents and caregivers to be cautious when using infant slings for babies younger than four months of age.
U.S. CPSC June 2, 2010	Infant Death Prompts Recall of Ring Slings Made by Sprout Stuff Due to Suffocation Risk Sprout Stuff sold the recalled infant slings, which were made in the United States, directly to consumers between October 2006 and May 2007 for between $35 and $45.
U.S. CPSC March 24, 2010	Infantino Recalls to Replace SlingRider Baby Slings; Three Infant Deaths Reported The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with Infantino LLC, of San Diego, Calif. are announcing a free replacement program for the Infantino "SlingRider" and "Wendy Bellissimo" infant slings.
U.S. CPSC September 10, 2008	CPSC Focuses On Safety in the Nursery and Around the House for Baby Safety Month As parents prepare for a new baby with love and care, CPSC urges keeping safety in the mix.
U.S. CPSC December 8, 2009	Infant Suffocation Deaths Prompt Recall of Amby Baby Motion Beds/Hammocks The side-to-side shifting or tilting of the hammock can cause the infant to roll and become entrapped or wedged against the hammock's fabric and/or mattress pad, resulting in a suffocation hazard.
U.S. CPSC October 22, 2010	CPSC and Child Safety Partners Launch National Education Campaign on Crib Safety For New and Expectant Parents Today, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission released "Safe Sleep for Babies," a new crib safety video aimed at helping all new parents avoid suffocation, strangulation and entrapment risks in the sleep environment. CPSC also is announcing three new recalls of dangerous drop-side cribs.
U.S. CPSC	Deaths Prompt CPSC, FDA Warning on Infant Sleep Positioners The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration today warned consumers to stop using infant sleep positioners.
U.S. CPSC May 20, 2010	CPSC Approves New Federal Safety Standard for Infant Bath Seats The federal standard for infant bath seats is the first mandatory standard issued by CPSC as required under the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act for a range of infant and toddler durable products.
U.S. CPSC May 3, 2002	Campaign About the Hidden Hazards of Placing Babies in Adult Beds The national safety campaign encourages safe sleeping practices for babies. The campaign will be targeted to reach new and expectant parents, day care providers, hospitals and health departments...
U.S. CPSC May 7, 2010	CPSC Issues Warning on Drop-Side Cribs As part of its commitment to ensure safe sleep for young children, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is once again warning parents and caregivers about deadly hazards with drop-side cribs.
U.S. CPSC December 18, 2007	Deadly Danger: CPSC Urges Parents To Not Place Infants on Air Mattresses The U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning families nationwide that air mattresses are too soft for use with sleeping infants.
The Family Room November 2000 Laurie Boucke	Infant Potty Training It started out innocently enough. My third son was just 3 months old when something inside me said, "Not another bout of diapers, please!" I knew there had to be a better way than the conventional toilet training used with my first two sons...
U.S. CPSC February 11, 2011	Two Strangulation Deaths Prompt Summer Infant to Recall Video Baby Monitors with Cords; Firm to Provide New On-Product Label & Instructions The cords can present a strangulation hazard to infants and toddlers if placed too close to a crib.
U.S. CPSC September 5, 2002	Sweet Dreams...Safe Sleep For Babies CPSC, industry & safety groups mark Baby Safety Month with Safe Sleep Campaign.
U.S. CPSC September 28, 2007	Infants and Toddlers at Risk of Drowning in Bathtubs, Spas and Buckets The CPSC recommends parents and caregivers follow these safety tips when children are around bathtubs, spas, buckets, or decorative ponds or fountains.
U.S. CPSC August 23, 2005	ZoloWear Recall of Infant Carriers/Slings The stitching that attaches the webbing to the carrier/sling can break, posing a fall hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC February 28, 2008	Building Baby Safety From the Ground Up The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission urges parents and caregivers to add a safe sleep environment to the daily routine of placing baby to sleep.
U.S. CPSC March 11, 2008	Ellaroo Recalls Infant Sling Carriers Due to Fall Hazard The aluminum rings on the sling carriers can bend or break. This can cause the fabric to slip through the rings and infants to fall out of the carrier.
U.S. CPSC November 21, 2001	Holiday Safety Alert This list identifies recalled children's products that are off store shelves but may still be lurking in attics, basements, toy boxes or closets.
U.S. CPSC June 24, 2010	Million Dollar Baby Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards The cribs' drop sides can malfunction, detach or otherwise fail, causing part of the drop side to fall out of position, creating a space into which an infant or toddler can roll and become wedged or entrapped, which can lead to strangulation or suffocation.
U.S. CPSC February 3, 2011	WARNING: Generation 2 Worldwide "SafetyCraft" Brand Drop-Side Cribs Pose Risks of Strangulation, Suffocation This hardware found on SafetyCraft drop-side cribs can fail and place infants and toddlers at risk of strangulation and suffocation.
U.S. CPSC May 15, 2008	Window Falls Prompts CPSC to Issue Warning The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning parents and caregivers to take precautions to keep children from falling from windows.
American Family Physician March 1, 2006 Robert C. Langan	Discharge Procedures for Healthy Newborns Physicians should use a checklist to facilitate discussions with new parents before discharging their healthy newborn from the hospital. The checklist should include information on breastfeeding, warning signs of illness, and ways to keep the child healthy and safe.
Salon.com August 28, 2002 Susanna Stromberg	Embracing death A recent study says that parents who hold their stillborn infants may be traumatized by the experience. Yes, the moments I spent with my dying newborn were the most painful of my life -- but they were also the richest.
U.S. CPSC December 17, 2010	CPSC Approves Strong New Crib Safety Standards To Ensure a Safe Sleep for Babies and Toddlers 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.
ifeminists December 3, 2002 Tresa McBee	Hold your (kid's) head high Parents wanting the best for their children is natural. But many go well beyond that, catering to every need, whim and bratty demand that parents themselves create. That we produce self-centered children who grow into self-absorbed adults should cease to shock.
U.S. CPSC August 6, 2009	CPSC Launches Resale Round-up Campaign to Keep Dangerous Recalled Products Out of Resale Stores and Off the Internet The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission today announced its Top Ten list of recalled children's products as part of the agency's "Resale Round-up" campaign.
U.S. CPSC September 12, 2006	CPSC Warns about TV, Large Furniture Tip-Over Dangers More than 100 deaths have been reported since 2000; most involve young children.
U.S. CPSC October 21, 2008	Infant Death Prompts Recall To Repair 600,000 Drop Side Cribs By Delta Enterprise; Spring Peg Failure Can Cause Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards The crib's drop side can detach when the spring peg is not engaged, which can cause an entrapment and suffocation risk to infants and toddlers.
U.S. CPSC October 21, 2008	Infant Death Prompts Recall to Repair 985,000 Delta Enterprise Drop Side Cribs; Missing Safety Pegs Can Cause Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards Failure to use or install safety pegs can cause an entrapment and suffocation risk to infants and toddlers.
U.S. CPSC June 24, 2010	Jardine Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards The cribs' drop sides can malfunction, detach or otherwise fail, causing part of the drop side to fall out of position, creating a space into which an infant or toddler can roll and become wedged or entrapped, which can lead to strangulation or suffocation.
BusinessWeek July 2, 2007 James Mehring	Inside The Baby Blitz "Buy, Buy Baby: How Consumer Culture Manipulates Parents and Harms Young Minds" is a must-read for current or soon-to-be parents.
U.S. CPSC November 21, 2002	Baby Trend Recall to Repair Infant Swings Sold at Toys R Us A screw on the swing's support arm can loosen or detach, causing the seat to separate and drop to one side. This presents a fall hazard to infants.
U.S. CPSC November 30, 2005	Federal Agencies Working to Keep Children Safe from Dangerous Toys -- Advise Consumers to Shop Smart for Appropriate-Age Gifts for Youngsters While the government is doing its part to protect young children from hazardous toys, parents and grandparents can contribute to their families safety by being educated shoppers.
Science News February 17, 2007 Janet Raloff	Don't Push Babies' Growth Overfeeding low-birthweight infants risks programming them for high blood pressure later in life.
Salon.com June 25, 2002 Susan Straight	Flour power The authorities have decided that hauling around sacks of flour will teach middle schoolers not to get pregnant. My daughter and I think it's a half-baked idea.
U.S. CPSC December 24, 2009	CPSC Approves Final Rule on Registration Requirements For Durable Infant or Toddler Products This new rule affects 18 product categories.
U.S. CPSC September 4, 2003	CPSC, Industry & Safety Groups Mark Baby Safety Month with Drowning Prevention Campaign Babies "R" Us and other child safety organizations are marking Baby Safety Month with the launch of an information campaign on water safety and preventing drowning in and around the home.
U.S. CPSC February 13, 2002	California Company Agrees To Pay $75,000 Fine For Failure To Report Infant Carrier Defect The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced today that MTS Products Inc., of Northridge, Calif., has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $75,000 to settle allegations that the company failed to report serious defects with its infant carriers...
U.S. CPSC November 14, 2006	List of Top Holiday Safety Tips Released CPSC, AARP ask consumers to pay attention to age labels.
U.S. CPSC September 1, 2004	Theraline Inc. Recall of Maternity and Nursing Pillows If infants are placed on these pillows and left unattended, there is a risk of suffocation.
U.S. CPSC September 23, 2010	CPSC Urges Parents to Inspect and Secure TVs, Furniture, and Appliances in Child-Proofing Efforts On average, one child dies every two weeks due to tipovers
U.S. CPSC September 1, 2004	Boston Billows Inc. Recall of Nursing Pillows If infants are placed on these pillows and left unattended, there is a risk of suffocation.
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U.S. CPSC September 2, 2010	No Specific Cause Found Yet Linking Dry Max Diapers to Diaper Rash The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada have reviewed consumer incident reports and other information involving Pampers Dry Max diapers. To date, the review has not identified any specific cause linking Dry Max diapers to diaper rash.
The Motley Fool April 13, 2007 Mary Dalrymple	Baby Breaks the Bank Resist the urge to splurge when preparing for your bundle of joy.
The Family Room November 2000 Lauren Bradway	The Importance of Talking Baby Talk to Your Baby It's time to confess. I'm a speech-language pathologist who talks 'baby talk' to babies. And not only do I enjoy doing so, I maintain that it's good for them!
U.S. CPSC August 10, 2006	CPSC Reminds Parents to Keep Safety in Mind When Sending Children Back To School Watch for drawstrings on children's clothing... Buy the right bicycle helmet... How to spot safe playgrounds... Secure soccer goals... Buy standardized art supplies...
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U.S. CPSC May 4, 2011	CPSC Launches Spanish YouTube Channel The channel features short videos that can save lives, including powerful demonstrations (enacted) of incidents that have involved Hispanic children.