The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently released its annual drowning and submersion report. Fatal drownings and nonfatal drowning injuries remain high for children under age 15; child drownings continue to be the leading cause of death for children ages 1-4 years old. There were approximately 6,300 nonfatal drowning injuries treated in hospital emergency […]
Playground Safety Tips for Caregivers
Playgrounds are great places for kids to have fun, enjoy some physical activity, and develop their social skills. But playgrounds that are not properly designed, constructed, and maintained can pose safety hazards. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 200,000 children ages 14 and younger are treated for playground-related injuries […]
Mislabeled Melatonin and the Dangers of Gummy Supplements
A recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that many brands of melatonin gummies in the United States may contain up to 347% of the amount listed on the label. In the study, researchers tested 25 brands and found that 22 were improperly labeled. One contained no detectable melatonin and others […]
Consumer Product Recalls and Your Safety
Defective and unsafe products can cause serious injuries and even death. Recalls of everyday products increased in 2022 by 33% compared to 2021. Are products getting more dangerous or is oversight getting more intense? It’s hard to say, but it’s important to take product recalls seriously. In many cases, people continue to use recalled products […]
National Bath Safety Month: Tips for Parents
January is National Bath Safety Month, so it’s a great reminder to take precautions when bathing young children. Each year, an estimated 87 children die by drowning at home. Nearly two-thirds of these drownings took place in the bath. Tips for Preventing Bath Injuries The American Academy of Pediatrics offers several recommendations for caregivers to […]
