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. […]
October is SIDS Awareness Month
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the sudden, unexpected death of an infant under 12 months of age. Rates of SIDS have decreased significantly since the Back to Sleep campaign was launched in 1994, but SIDS remains the top cause of death in infants between one month and one year of age. Each year about […]
Jump Away from Trampoline Injuries
Trampolines are a popular addition to many backyards, but thousands of people are injured on them each year. In fact, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission estimated that approximately 83,300 injuries requiring emergency room treatment in 2011 were associated with trampolines. Most trampoline injuries occur at home, with children under six facing the greatest […]
Is Your Infant Sleeping Safely?
If you’re a new parent or grandparent, you’re no stranger to exhaustion. The moments when the infant in your life is napping or sleeping soundly are more relaxed may seem like times when you can let your guard down a bit, but they can actually be incredibly dangerous if your baby’s sleeping environment is unsafe. […]
Safe Sleep 101
A safe crib is the best place for a baby to sleep. The United States Product Safety Commission has recalled nearly 7 million cribs since 2007. Many of those cribs have drop-sides that allow parents and caregivers to easily access the inside of the crib. The issue is that these moveable parts are prone to […]
