2009 Research: 1 in 3 Toys Still Contains Lead, Cadmium, Arsenic or Mercury!
The holiday season is upon us and just as parents are hitting the stores searching for toys for their kids, new alarming research is out concerning lead in toys. The findings come from The Ecology Center, a Michigan-based nonprofit organization.Today it released its 3rd Annual Consumer Guide to Toxic Chemicals in Toys. Researchers tested nearly […]
Study Shows Children in Poor Family Have Higher Fatality Rates
A study has recently been released that compares the rates of child fatalities across a wide spectrum of data. The study has been able to show that children that come from families that are below the poverty line have a higher occurrence of child fatalities. This study pointed out that poor families may not be […]
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 […]
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 […]
Summer Time Brings Child Injuries
As the weather begins to warm up outside, children will begin to spend more time outside of the house. With more children outside enjoying the summer, the number of child injuries and accidents will increase over the next few months. It is important as a parent to make sure that you take the proper steps […]
Pet Doors Can Pose Threat to Children
Many people move into homes or purchase a home where a pet door or “doggie door” is installed. The idea is that pets are able to move in and outside of the house. Although it may seem like a good idea to have for animal lovers, if you have a child in the house, it […]
Falling Furniture Causes Many Child Accidents
Many child accidents are being caused by falling furniture. This is a result of several factors. To begin, some child injuries have been caused because of unstable furniture. The child plays in the area where the furniture is and may brush against the furniture. This then could set off a reaction where the furniture falls […]
Window Blinds Can Pose Hazard to Children
Window blinds can pose a very dangerous hazard to young children. As young children crawl or walk around the floor of homes or other areas, they tend to ‘play’ with what they have access to. Over the past few years, one of the hazards that many have not considered is windows blinds. Windows blinds can […]
Manufacturers Must Make Safer Products
Toy manufacturers have a certain responsibility that is important for parents and children. From a manufacturers perspective, a toy should be safe for the parents benefit, so that the parent can have a peace of mind when their child is playing with a specific. A toy should also be safe for the benefit of the […]
