Archive for the ‘Safety Information & Tips’ Category
Some Say Re-Gifting is Tacky, but Could it Also be Dangerous?
It’s been in your closet for almost a year – that blender that your husband’s Aunt Hilda thought you’d love. It is a nice blender, but you already have one that happens to be bright red to match your kitchen décor. You’re now exhausted, tired of shopping and need one last thing for your son’s [...]
Carbon Monoxide and Portable Generators; What You Need to Know
Although Carbon Monoxide (CO) is always a concern in every household, the number of deaths caused by CO increase dramatically during winter storms as consumers turn to portable generators for power. According to FEMA, on average approximately 200 Americans die and more than 10,000 more are treated in emergency rooms each year due to inhalation of [...]
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 [...]
Thinking of Deep-frying the Turkey? This Video May Change Your Mind
We’ve heard that fried turkeys can be quite delicious. Unfortunately, many of the special fryers designed to deep-fry a whole turkey can be quite dangerous. Underwriter Laboratories (UL), long recognized as a preeminent independent product safety certification organization, will not certify turkey fryers at all because of their inherent safety hazards. Watch this video on [...]
Surviving a Serious Crash: One Family’s Miraculous Story
If you have not heard this story yet, it is worth the read. We have summarized it below, but you can read the full story and interview with the mom here. Last March, a Phoenix family, Jeff, Ann, Emma (6), Bridget (4) and Maggie (2) were traveling to a get-together in their minivan. Jeff was [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The Artificial Colors Debate: Are They Dangerous or Not?
It is Baby Safety Month Day 25, and all week we have been talking about chemical exposure. In today’s post, we are taking a look at artificial colors. A debate has been brewing for some time over artificial colors and these days, it seems almost impossible to keep up with the new findings and recommendations. [...]
Toxic Chemicals in Child Car Seats, What You Need to Know
Week four of WeMakeItSafer’s celebration of Baby Safety Month is focused on chemical exposure, and today, September 24th, is National Car Seat Check Day! To honor both, we are talking about dangerous chemicals found in car seats – probably not something you’ve thought much about. Your baby can spend a lot of time in his [...]
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 [...]
Exposure to Dangerous Chemicals: Baby Safety Month Week 4
Week 4 of Baby Safety Month already? Where does the time go?! This week, we are talking about exposure to dangerous chemicals. It’s a big topic with a lot of important information, so we’re doing things a bit differently this week. Although the To-Dos will continue to be quick, the information will be a bit [...]
Baby Safety Month Week 3 is Play Time! Check These Toy Safety Tips
It’s week 3 of Baby Safety Month, and this week, we’re talking toys! Think you’ve got a good handle on safe entertainment for Baby? Check out this quick list to be sure. As before, our goal is to provide tips and reminders about things you may have forgotten or overlooked. Your quick-tips checklist for this [...]
Baby Safety Month Week 2: Baby-Proofing You May Have Missed
It’s Week 2 of Baby Safety Month, and this week’s quick tips are all about baby proofing. We aren’t talking about stair gates and drawer latches; we bet you have those covered. This week, we’re highlighting some of the less obvious stuff – seven potential dangers you may have put off, forgotten about or overlooked. [...]
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