With the more prevalent use of computers, the number of children being injured in the home is increasing. Computers can pose a unique set of risks for children. To begin, most computer injuries to children occur when a computer falls on the child. This can occur many times with cords causing the child to trip […]
Childrens Playset Recalled
A childrens Step2 playset has recently been announced as a product that can pose a danger to children. The playset has shown potential to injure a child from falling because a support rope can break off.. The playset was exclusively sold at Toys R Us locations through out the United States. The playset sold since […]
Stroller Recalled
Over 20,000 stroller have been recalled after it was found that one or both of the brakes on the stroller fail. This causes the stroller to be unsecure on inclines. The stroller recalled is the Bugaboo Bee strollers which are made in Taiwan. There have been over 100 reports of brake failure, which helped prompt […]
Mattel/Fischer Price Settle $2.3 M Civil Penalty for Lead in Toys
Toy maker Mattel imported around 900,000 toys that contained lead based paint between September of 2006 and August of 2007. Subsidiary Fischer Price imported around 1.1 million toys with the same problems between July of 2006 and August of 2007. The toys have all been recalled since then, most in the months after August, 2007. […]
Florida Child Loses Foot in Lawn Mowing Accident
A Florida child is likely to lose his foot following injuries that were sustained in a lawnmower accident. The boys grandfather was operating the lawnmower at the time of the accident. Reports are early, but for some reason the child was ran over with the blade. The grandfather put thefoot in a bag in hopes […]
Treadmill Safety in Focus After Mike Tyson’s Daughter Killed
The four year-old daughter of Mike Tyson was killed in an accident involving a treadmill. The treadmill cord strangled the little girl. 911 was called, and the young girl was taken to a hospital in extremely critical condition before passing away. It is a very upsetting event, and prayers do go out to Mike Tyson […]
Babysitter Pleads Guilty to Child Injury that Resulted in Death
A babysitter in Dallas has recently pled guilty to charges of injury to a child causing serious bodily injury. The guilty plea came on Tuesday of this week in a case that involves the death of a 1 year-old child. The former babysitter admitted his role in the death of the child in exchange for […]
Be Careful When Backing Vehicle Up
Many people are negligent when they back their vehicles up in busy areas. For example, if you go to a shopping center or mall. When leaving the parking lot, an individual may back up without properly looking behind the vehicle to ensure that it is clear. Many times people are looking for other cars but […]
Teach Children About Proper Computer Usage
Children are getting on the computer and using the internet now more than ever. In many cases, the child in the family may know more about computers than the parent. It is important to realize some of the dangers associated with spending time on the internet. First, make sure that if your child has access […]
Swimming Pools and Children
Swimming pools can provide relief from the summer heat, and can offer a wonderful place for a family to spend time at. However, swimming pools can be very dangerous for children, and can pose a great risk of death for children who are near one with-out proper supervision. When a swimming pool is built, precautions […]
