Posts under ‘Health & Safety’

Maclaren is recalling nine of its stroller models due to the risk of finger amputation. The stroller hinge has amputated the fingertips of 12 toddlers while it was being unfolded. The affected models are: Volo, Triumph, Quest Sport, Quest Mod, Techno XT, Techno XLR, Twin Triumph, Twin Techno and Easy Traveller. This recall means that, [...]

Oh boy. Tylenol has just issued a recall on certain lots of infant and children’s Tylenol because it may be contaminated with a bacteria that causes pneumonia. We’ve given Bugsy a few doses of infant Tylenol in the past couple weeks because of vaccinations and a cold that he caught, so I was not happy [...]

I was shocked, saddened, and angry when I first heard of the intentional melamine contamination of baby formula in China that was making thousands of babies ill and responsible for the deaths of at least three babies. Well, the AP has just reported that trace amounts of this same industrial chemical was found in baby [...]

All these recalls make me a bit nervous purchasing things for Pooky. Here’s another one from Mattel which recalls another 9 million toys, including Polly Pocket dolls and Batman action figures:
Toy-making giant Mattel Inc. issued recalls Tuesday for about 9 million Chinese-made toys that contain magnets children can swallow or which could have lead paint.
The [...]

You’ve probably heard about the recall of 1.5 million Thomas the Tank Engine “Thomas & Friends” railway toys, but I wanted to post it here just in case anyone may have missed it since they’re such popular items. They’re being recalled because paints were used on them that contain lead.
Here are other recalls of [...]

As if I wasn’t anxious enough about baby getting older and leaving our sphere of control, I happened upon this blog post from Steven Parker, MD, WebMD’s pediatrics expert. In it, Dr. Parker shares what he’s learned about the new, technology-enhanced bullying. He lists its most common forms:

Someone takes a dorky or compromising picture of [...]

There’s been a lot of recalls lately, so check carefully through this list to see if you own any of these items:
Infantino Recalls SlingRider Infant Sling Carriers Due to Fall Hazard
Hanna Andersson Recalls Children’s Loungewear Due to Burn Hazard
Children’s Mood Necklaces Recalled Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
Children’s Necklaces Sold Exclusively at Claire’s Stores Recalled
Children’s Stationery [...]

Discount School Supply Recalls Children’s Elite 5-in-1 Two-Sided Easels
H & M Recalls Boy’s Jackets Due to Choking, Poisoning Hazards
Nordstrom Recalls Children’s Flannel Lounge Pants Due to Burn Hazard
Cobmex Inc. Recalls Youth Jackets with Drawstrings

Sportcraft Recalls Inflatable Bounce Houses Due to Impact Injury Hazard

Battery Packs for Toy Vehicles Recalled by JAKKS Pacific Due to Fire Hazard
Fisher-Price Recalls “Laugh and Learn” Bunny Toys Due to Choking Hazard
Link-N-Lite™ Magnetic Puzzles Recalled, Ingested Magnets Pose Aspiration and Intestinal Hazards
Samara Brothers Recalls Boys’ Jackets Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
Basix U.S.A. Recalls Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts and Windbreakers with Drawstrings Due to Strangulation Hazard
Children’s [...]