It’s August! Do you know what that means? BACK-TO-SCHOOL!
While you’re scrambling to pull together fall clothes and school supplies, and sort through your transportation options, be sure to keep a few safety tips in mind:
1. Many schools are now joining the First Lady’s
Let’s Move Initiative
and/or the
Safe Routes program
to encourage walking or biking to school. Whether you’re part of one of these movements or your child already rides a bike or scooter to school, be sure (…)
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Aug 22
A New and Dangerous Recreational Activity
by CPSC Blogger amusement park fair recreation safety water walking ballHave you heard about our consumer warning on water walking balls yet?
These balls are a new type of water-related recreational activity. You’ll find them at your local fair and amusement parks, on lakes and at the mall.
Before you jump in and try them out, be aware that this activity, called water walking, comes with potential risks of suffocation and drowning.
CPSC knows of two incidents involving these products. In one, a child was found unresponsive after being inside the ball (…)
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Jun 8
Tragic Drownings and Near Drownings; Real Preventions
by CPSC Blogger Arizona child death drown Phoenix pool swim swimmingSo far this year, six children, one teenager and nine adults – 16 people in all – have been reported to have drowned in the Phoenix area, according to AZFamily.com.
Moms, dads, folks of all ages: Just knowing some simple safety steps in and around the water can help prevent your child, your parent, or your loved one from drowning.
Here are some recent tragedies that have been reported in Phoenix along with ways that you can prevent these scenarios from happening to you:
What happened: (…)
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May 18
The below blog from CSPC Chairman Inez Tenenbaum is live today on Let’s Move! Let’s all move and move safely!
I fully support the First Lady’s “Let’s Move” initiative, and I join her in encouraging America’s children to become more physically active as an essential element of a healthy lifestyle. Getting yourself and your children moving together is a fun way to enjoy quality time as a family. At the same time, you can prevent injuries by adding a few of the following simple safety steps (…)
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May 16