4th of July Fireworks Safety Tips for Kids & Families
4th of July Fireworks Safety Tips for Kids & Families Lighting fireworks in the backyard or nearby field might seem like a fun and festive way to celebrate with the kids. But fireworks can be dangerous, especially for children and teens. Each year, thousands of people are injured by consumer fireworks, many of them young people. Most of […]
Keeping kids safe in open water
Did you know that about 1,000 children fatally drown each year in the U.S., most of them between May and August? In addition, at least 6,500 children are taken to the Emergency Room each year because of a nonfatal drowning. Surprisingly, those drownings most often happen in lakes, rivers, ponds, oceans, canals, reservoirs, retention ponds […]
Six tips for setting up a summer routine
It’s important to set up routines and structure in order to maintain happiness and keep your kids healthy during summer vacation. Summer time is a lovely, relaxed time of year when kids enjoy getting out of the usual grind. However, as tempting as it is to have a fully carefree summer, this is not great […]
Children’s Tiny Land Play Tents
Name of Product: Children’s Tiny Land Play Tents Hazard: The recalled tents’ fiberglass poles can shed fibers, posing an injury risk of skin and eye irritation. Remedy: Repair Recall Date: June 04, 2026 Units: About 7,500
Little Grape Land Nursing Pillows
Name of Product: Little Grape Land Nursing Pillows Hazard: The recalled nursing pillows advertised for infant feeding and tummy time violate the mandatory safety standards for nursing pillows and infant support cushions because they can obstruct an infant’s breathing, posing a serious risk of injury or death from suffocation. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: June 04, 2026 Units: About 1,430
Boon NURSH 8 oz Reusable Baby Bottles
Name of Product: Boon NURSH 8 oz Reusable Baby Bottles Hazard: The hard plastic outer shell can bubble or partially peel off, resulting in loose pieces of film-like plastic that pose a choking hazard to young children. Remedy: Refund Replace Recall Date: June 04, 2026 Units: About 40,000
Fire safety tips for grilling season
Fire safety tips for grilling season When the weather is nice, we fire up the grill. Summertime, however, also brings fires and injuries due to outdoor cooking. To help keep your family safe, we’ve compiled some safety tips for grilling season. Sally Wilson, RN, BSN, former Education, Prevention, and Outreach Coordinator for the Division of Trauma […]
Portable Hook-On Chairs
Name of Product: Portable Hook-On Chairs Hazard: The recalled portable hook-on chairs violate the mandatory standard for portable hook-on chairs because the crotch restraints can be removed without the use of a tool and infants can fall through an opening, posing a deadly fall hazard. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: May 21, 2026 Units: About 9,700
Orb Funkee Squeeze Toys
Name of Product: Orb Funkee Squeeze Toys Hazard: The recalled Orb Funkee squeeze toys may contain fibrous tremolite (asbestos) in the sand, which can cause adverse health issues if inhaled. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: May 21, 2026 Units: About 121,340
BDTROL Crib Bumpers
Name of Product: BDTROL Crib Bumpers Hazard: CPSC is warning consumers to stop using BDTROL crib bumpers immediately because they can obstruct an infant’s breathing, posing a risk of serious injury or death from suffocation. Consumer Action: CPSC urges consumers to stop using the crib bumpers immediately and dispose of them. Do not sell or […]
