Window Coverings Cords – Tips to Prevent Child Strangulation
by CPSC Blogger child Childproofing children cords safety window blinds window safetyIt’s October and as many Americans raise their blinds and shades and open their windows to let in the cool breeze of autumn, CPSC warns of dangers associated with corded window coverings.
Window blinds, shades, draperies and other window coverings with cords are associated with the strangulation death of about one child a month. Imagine that. Now imagine that this tragic hazard can be stopped.
Here’s how:
Examine all shades and blinds for accessible cords on the front, side and back.
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Oct 26
Home Safe Home for the Holidays
by CPSC Blogger candles Childproofing Christmas christmas tree decorating fire Holiday holiday decorating holiday safety home injury ladder lights ornaments safety toys treeBlog en español
Stitches, slings, and crutches are not what most people envision for the holiday season. Unfortunately, for about 200 people a day, decoration-related injuries are a reality this time of year. During November and December, an estimated 13,000 consumers are treated in emergency rooms for injuries related to holiday lights, Christmas trees, ornaments and other decorations. As consumers nationwide gear up to deck out their homes for the holiday season, CPSC is warning of decorating (…)
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Dec 22
Protect Young Children from Burns on Glass Fronts of Gas Fireplaces—Use Protective Barriers
by CPSC Blogger burn Childproofing children firepla fireplace safety gas fireplace glass fireplace screen glass front fireplace home home safety injuryBlog en español
If you have one of these
and one of these in your house,
you need to hear about a new way to protect the safety of you and your family.
Starting on January 1, 2015, all new gas fireplaces, and fireplace heaters that vent to the outside, will come with a protective barrier. This barrier will be there to prevent your child and others from coming into direct contact with the glass front of the fireplace.
Why should you care?
You should care because (…)
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Dec 19
Single-Load Liquid Laundry Packets Harmful
by CPSC Blogger Childproofing detergent laundry poison prevention[post_thumbnail]In 2012, CPSC staff has learned of about 500 incidents involving children and adults who were injured by single-load laundry packets
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Nov 20
Baby Monitor Cords: 3 Feet from Baby
by CPSC Blogger baby baby monitor cords Childproofing cords nursery strangle toddlerLast February, we began warning you about baby monitor cord dangers. CPSC knows of seven deaths and three near strangulations since 2002 involving video and audio baby monitors. The monitors and cords were placed within a child’s reach.
You need to know about cord hazards, so you can prevent your baby from strangling in a cord.
The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) is working with us on a national baby safety campaign to get the word out to parents and caregivers about the (…)
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Jul 11