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WeMakeItSafer Announces Rewards Program to Encourage Product Registration
Could prizes get more consumers to register their belongings? WeMakeItSafer thinks so. Oakland, CA (PRWEB) November 30, 2011 WeMakeItSafer is announcing a new program called Safety Points Rewards to increase the number of consumers who register their belongings for product recall notifications. The program lets users of “Items I Own,” WeMakeItSafer’s product registration tool, enter a weekly [...]
WeMakeItSafer Cute Kid Cover-page Contest PRIZES! (Part 1)
We are happy to announce the first set of prizes in our Cute Kid Cover-page Contest prize-pack. In addition to more than $500 in awesome gifts, some of which are shown in this post, the winner of our contest will be featured on our website homepage! Officially launching in the spring of 2011, WeMakeItSafer is [...]
Running Errands Alone at Night: Safety Tips for Women
As the days get shorter, you will likely find yourself accomplishing more tasks in the dark. Whether you are running to the grocery store, picking up a kid from his study group or just taking out the trash, being completely aware of your surroundings is of the utmost importance. Take a moment to remind yourself [...]
Unsafe Halloween Products a Global Concern
With October 31st quickly approaching, concern over the safety of Halloween products grows. Over the past 10 years, the majority of Halloween-related product recalls have occurred in October, which seems to suggest that hazardous products are pulled quickly, as soon as they hit the shelves. However, taking a closer look, we note that recalled Halloween [...]
WeMakeItSafer Releases Consumer Product Recall Data to the Public
New, interactive charts answer questions on everything from number of children’s product recalls to total retail value of products recalled in a given year. Oakland, CA (PRWEB) October 20, 2011 WeMakeItSafer, Inc. announced the availability of data on US consumer product recalls issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) from 1999 through September 2011. [...]
Should the USA Ban Artificial Colors in Food?
We recently wrote a post on the debate over artificial colors. While there seems to be little evidence that the dyes are harmful to all individuals, studies have found that the chemical-based colors can worsen ADHD symptoms in children. Consumer advocacy groups suggest banning the artificial colors on the basis that many parents don’t know [...]
Make Any Month Baby Safety Month: Quick Checklist
Huh? Over already? September went by in a flash, but you can make any month Baby Safety Month! Your quick calendar of to-do’s is below. There are a LOT of safety tips out there, many of which you probably already know. Our goal this month was to provide information and tips that you may not [...]
WeMakeItSafer Cute Kid Cover-page Contest: Deadline January 31, 2012
Baby Safety Month is almost over. We have had so much fun providing safety information and daily tasks to help keep your little ones safe. We hope you found each of our tips helpful and informative. Now, its your turn. Baby Safety Month Day 29 Task: Share Your Safety Tips We could have just asked [...]
Register Baby’s Gear for Recall Alerts
Baby Safety Month is coming to a close, but we promise to go out with a bang. Today, we’ll be talking about how to protect Baby from product recalls, and tomorrow? Well, we have a big announcement planned for you, so be sure to like us on facebook so you are among the first to [...]
Making Your Own Baby Food Can Reduce Chemical Exposure
It’s Baby Safety Month, and we’re on day six of chemical exposure week. Some of this week’s experts mentioned dangerous chemicals that could be found in your baby’s food. Tania Reuben, founder of PureNaturalDiva.com, taught us that Bisphenol A (BPA) is often present in canned food, and we learned about potential links between artificial colors [...]
Joint Statement: The First North America Product Safety Summit
This statement is currently being read and discussed live here: http://www.cpsc.gov/webcast/ The PDF can be found here: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11333.pdf Because some consumers have trouble opening PDFs in their browsers, we have reprinted the statement below. Joint Statement: The First North America Product Safety Summit September 27, 2011 Bethesda, Maryland The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Health [...]
Could Dust be Harming Your Baby?
We often blame lint and dead skin cells for the unsightly dust that accumulates around our homes, but did you know that there could also be harmful chemicals trapped in those bunnies? Two of the biggest culprits are flame retardants from upholstery and carpets, and pesticides that ride in on your shoes. We reached out [...]
Protect Baby: Be Aware of BPA
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical used in making polycarbonate plastics, a material that packs a lot of benefits; it is light-weight, strong and heat-resistant. Unfortunately, new studies show that BPAs could be harmful to humans, especially young children, babies and unborn fetuses. Until more research can be completed, the Department of Health and Human [...]
New Feature Helps Users Give Away Unwanted Items on Social Networks
WeMakeItSafer Makes “Out with the Old” Easier, Safer and More Eco-Friendly Oakland, CA (PRWEB) August 25, 2011: Today, WeMakeItSafer announces a new feature that enables users of its Items I Own application to quickly post on social networks the items they no longer need. Giving away unwanted items benefits everyone and helps protect the environment, but [...]
WeMakeItSafer Partners with Bebe Paluzza to Bring Product Safety to New Parents
We are very excited to be teaming up with Bebe Paluzza to bring product safety and recall awareness to new and expecting parents and caregivers. Bebe Paluzza events showcase the latest products and services geared toward babies and toddlers – and those who care for them – in a unique Faire that, unlike trade shows, [...]
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