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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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