Pack Away Laundry and Dishwasher “Packs”

All household cleaners and chemicals should be stored out of sight and reach of children.  Recently, there have been reports of poisoning from laundry detergent “pods” and dishwashing “packs” – the little, plastic-coated nuggets of chemicals that you can throw …

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  • Tristin Speaks: A Benefit for Autism Awareness

    The Safest Line is proud to sponsor: The Tristin Speaks Benefit April 6th, 2013 3-8p On July 26th, 2012 3359 West 115th Street – Merrionette Park, IL 60803 Tristin Jeras went missing from his home in Bridgeview, IL. An Amber …

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  • Safety Tip: Don’t Ignore Furniture Tip-Over Warnings

    While you should be proud if you were skilled enough to put together that new bookshelf without cracking the instruction manual once, make sure you didn’t ignore an important warning that could save your child’s life. Bookshelves, DVD racks, entertainment …

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  • Texting While Parenting: Are You Really Watching the Kids?

    The Wall Street Journal has a fascinating article on the rise of nonfatal injuries among young children from 2007 to 2010. What could be causing such a rise, after years of declining injury rates? Hmm, what else has changed drastically …

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  • Discovery Kids Lamps Recalled by Innovage

    Innovage, LLC, and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the voluntary recall of Discovery Kids™ Animated Marine and Safari Lamps due to fire and burn hazards.  Poor placement of internal wires can lead to electrical short-circuiting and sparking. Innovage has …

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  • Kolcraft Recalls Contours Options Strollers

    The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Kolcraft Enterprises, Inc., announced a voluntary recall of Kolcraft’s Contours Options three- and four-wheeled strollers.  People should immediately stop using the recalled strollers. The strollers are being recalled because the hinge mechanism used to adjust …

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  • Protecting Kids Online

    Amid reports that Facebook is looking at ways to allow kids younger than 13 to use its site, we figured it was time to brush up on how parents can protect kids online. Of course, someone could write an entire …

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  • Convertible High Chairs Recalled by Evenflo

    Evenflo, Inc., and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the voluntary recall of Evenflo’s convertible high chairs due to a fall hazard.  People should immediately stop using the recalled high chairs. This recall was prompted because Evenflo received 18 …

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  • National Dog Bite Prevention Week

    This week the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), and the US Postal Service (USPS) are teaming up to raise awareness on dog safety and dog bite prevention. More than 4.7 million Americans are bitten by …

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  • Safety 1st Toilet and Cabinet Locks Recalled

    The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Safety 1st announced a voluntary recall of toilet and cabinet locks. People should stop using the recalled products immediately. The locks are being recalled because they simply don’t work.  Young children can …

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