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The Boppy Company Recalls Due to Suffocation Risk

The Boppy Company Recalls Over 3 Million Original Newborn Loungers, Boppy Preferred Newborn Loungers and Pottery Barn Kids Boppy Newborn Loungers After 8 Infant Deaths; Suffocation Risk

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and The Boppy Company, of Golden, Colorado, are announcing the recall of the Boppy Original Newborn Loungers, Boppy Preferred Newborn Loungers and Pottery Barn Kids Boppy Newborn Loungers. There have been eight reports of infant deaths associated with the Boppy Company Newborn Lounger and this hazard. The infants reportedly suffocated after being placed on their back, side or stomach on the lounger and were found on their side or on their stomach. The infant deaths occurred between December 2015 and June 2020.

Earth Magnets – Deadly Toys

There have been reports of children swallowing rare earth magnets, leading to surgeries and death. Thirty-three percent of cases reported no adverse effects. Surgery was performed in 69.7% of cases for which medical treatment was reported, and 73.6% of cases were admitted to the hospital. There has been at least 1 known fatality in the United States related to the ingestion of rare-earth magnets.

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Halloween Safety Tips

Follow these simple safety tips to have a fun and safe Halloween. Continue reading “Halloween Safety Tips”

September is Baby Safety Month

This is an annual reminder to check your homes for recalled baby products, follow suggested safety rules and check all your first aid and prevention measures.

Contigo Bottle Recall Attorneys in Oklahoma

Contigo recalls kids’ water bottles due to choking hazard

Contigo’s kids cleanable water bottles are a popular reusable drinking cup for young children. The clear silicone spout can detach, posing a choking hazard to children, and 5.7 million of the products have been recalled.

Baby Sleepers Tied to Infant Deaths

If your child has been injured or killed by a Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play sleeper or a Kids II Rocking Sleeper, you may be entitled to compensation.

Make Safety a Priority When Shopping This Holiday Season

In 2011, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimated that hospital emergency rooms across the country treated 262,300 toy-related injuries. And, 74 percent of those injuries were to children under the age of 15. In fact, more than 92,000 were to those under 5 years of age. When choosing your gifts this holiday season, choose safety as a priority. Continue reading “Make Safety a Priority When Shopping This Holiday Season”

Safety Tips for Baby Proofing Your Nursery

Are you a new parent or thinking about family planning? One of the top priorities for new parents is nursery safety. You and your new baby will spend many hours in the nursery, so it is imperative to have this space as safe as possible. Continue reading “Safety Tips for Baby Proofing Your Nursery”

Child Sexual Abuse in Youth-Serving Organizations

Did you know that most instances of child sexual abuse are committed by a relative or someone else the child knows intimately? Unfortunately, children are also targeted by predators within youth-serving organizations designed to protect and provide activities for them. Continue reading “Child Sexual Abuse in Youth-Serving Organizations”

Child Car Seat Safety in Oklahoma

According to the Oklahoma State Department of Health, improper car seat use leaves four out of five children inadequately restrained and vulnerable to injury during transport.

When car seats and boosters are installed correctly and properly fitted to a child, infants under age 1 are 71 percent less likely to die in a car crash. Toddler-age fatalities are reduced by 51 percent when the children are properly secured in car seats. Continue reading “Child Car Seat Safety in Oklahoma”

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