The Chicago Blizzard

Bonding after the winter storm Now that all the snow is finally out of the driveway after the worst winter storm to hit Chicago in decades, I wanted to share a little about my family’s experience with the blizzard, which …

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  • Safest Line Inspiration: Safer Streets

    I started the Safest Line to inspire parents to make their homes, streets and playgrounds safer. I had no idea the blog would inspire my wife and I to make our own Chicago street safer. To catch up, you can …

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  • Child Car Accident Safety Flashback: The Incredible Crash Test Dummies

    Was your child injured in a car accident? If so, contact experienced child injury lawyer Ken Levinson immediately to see if you have a case. ——– Child car accident prevention hasn’t seen a better duo since these guys While reading …

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  • Child Car Safety Seat Recall: Evenflo Maestro

    Over 13,000 child safety seats recalled Child car seat manufacturer, Evenflo, has recalled over 13,000 Maestro child car safety seats due to a restraint defect. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in the event of a crash, …

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  • Cold Weather Safety: How To Keep Your Child Safe When It’s Cold

    Keep kids safe and warm in the bitter cold Winter was one of my favorite seasons as a child. It meant snow forts, snow men, snow balls and a plethora of other snow concoctions that, at times, kept me out …

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  • Drop-Side Crib Ban Goes Into Effect

    The CPSC halts the production and sale of dangerous drop-side cribs The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a ban on drop-side cribs yesterday. After millions of drop-side crib recalls and the deaths of more than 30 infants and …

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  • Crib Bumpers: a nursery danger you can stop

    Startling Chicago Tribune report sheds more light on danger of crib bumpers. Back in August, The Safest Line partnered with Mothers Investigating Safe Sleep Options for Newborns (MISSION) to ask parents, physicians, medical professionals and local governments to investigate the …

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  • Safe Toys Keep The Season Bright

    How to select safe toys for your children while holiday shopping Toy safety regulations are better than ever since the passage of 2008’s safe toy bill that put tougher restrictions on lead and phthatlates in toys. But there are still …

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  • Chevrolet and GMC Fail Child Safety Seat Standards

    Over 185,000 GM Vehicles Fall Short Of Child Safety Regulations General Motors has recalled over 185,000 Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon Trucks because the child-seat anchor system doesn’t comply with federal safety standards.  The two types of trucks both share …

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  • What I’m Thankful For

    When I was in Boston last week for a deposition, I visited the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and came across this inspiring quote. With Thanksgiving upon us, I could not help but think of all I am thankful for and …

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