The Takata air bag recall continues to pose a major threat to millions of Americans. By now, you’ve probably heard that many of these air bags have been recalled. Maybe you even drive one of the vehicles that was affected by the recall. But what you might not know is that the oldest of the […]
Prevent Child Injuries with Battery Safety
According to Safe Kids Worldwide, more than 2,800 children are treated in emergency rooms after swallowing button batteries. That means that one child is visiting the emergency room for swallowing a button battery approximately every three hours in the United States. These small batteries can be found in everything from key fobs to flameless candles. […]
Over-the-Counter Medication Safety for Children
Even though you can purchase over-the-counter (OTC) drugs without a prescription from a doctor, these medications can be dangerous if taken improperly. Talk to your child’s doctor before providing any medication for the first time. Read the label on the OTC medication bottle carefully for instructions about what the drug is for, how to use […]
Holiday Safety
The rate of automobile accidents increases around the winter holiday season each year. Colder weather combined with increased traffic can lead to collisions, so it’s an appropriate time to review winter driving safety tips. On the Road If you’re traveling for the holidays this year, make sure that your vehicle is well maintained. Inspect your […]
September is Baby Safety Month
The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) sponsors Baby Safety Month each September. The focus of this month is to increase consumer awareness of safety issues for infants as well as educate regarding safe selection and use of infant products. In particular, this year the JPMA is focusing on education about the importance of properly using […]