Is It a Cold or Allergies? How to Tell the Difference

A change of seasons can cause sniffles, coughing and congestion that keep your child home from school or child care. How can you figure out whether they have a nasal allergy or […]
Chews Life Recalls Silicone Rosary and Decade Teethers Due to Choking Hazard

Name of Product: Silicone Rosary and Decade teethers Hazard: Part of the teethers’ safety snap clasp can detach, posing a choking hazard. Remedy: Repair Recall Date: March 13, 2025 Units: […]
Five facts to know about measles

Measles is a viral infection that’s highly contagious and serious for small children, but it is also 97 percent preventable by a vaccine. While measles was declared eliminated in the United […]
Fact About Head Start

Facts About Head Start NHSA Shared Messaging
Stateside Bead Supply Recalls High-Powered Magnetic Beads Due to Ingestion Hazard; Violation of the Federal Safety Regulation for Magnets

Name of Product:Magnetic Beads HIGH POWER 5mm Hazard:The magnetic beads violate the requirements of the mandatory federal magnet regulation because they contain one or more magnets that fit within CPSC’s […]
The dos and don’ts of fevers in children

Every child gets a fever from time to time, and usually it’s nothing to worry about. In fact, it’s the body’s way of fighting off infection such as viruses and bacteria, so […]
How to Buy Safe Toys

How to Buy Safe Toys Kids can have a lot of fun playing with their toys. However, it’s important to keep in mind that safety should always come first. Each year […]
Halloween Safety For You and Your Kids

Halloween is an exciting time for children. The prospect of dressing up in fun costumes and going trick-or-treating with friends can be a highlight of autumn. As fun as it […]
Tips for a smooth back-to-school transition

Transitions, regardless of whether they are wanted or not, are challenging! Although many children will say that they look forward to going back to school, the transition can bring about […]
8 tips for keeping cool on a hot day

During the summer months, temperatures rise and it can be more difficult to stay cool. Children and babies are more sensitive to heat so it is important to keep them […]