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Window Opening Control Devices

July 22, 2012 Written by Robert Robillard 4 Comments
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Window Opening Restriction Devices May Prevent Deaths: We've all heard or the tragic news of a young child falling from an open window.   Up till recently it was up to an individual home or property owner to child proof windows and doors.    Fortunately many window manufacturers have recently incorporated Window Opening Control Devices into their window units and for good reason. Window Fall Statistics: A new study conducted by … [Read more...]

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Protect Your Children – Empty and Lock Your Guns

November 25, 2011 Written by Robert Robillard Leave a Comment

Gun Safety Guide From Vincent Iannelli, M.D.,Most parents are concerned about the safety of their children, and do their best to provide them with a safe environment, including using car seats, seat belts, life preservers, bicycle helmets and gates on stairs, etc. To many parents forget about gun safety though. . Having a gun in your home, especially if it is not stored properly, can be a significant risk factor for injury and death in … [Read more...]

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Pool Safety

June 2, 2011 Written by Robert Robillard 3 Comments
pool safety

Pool Safely - Watch Children At All Times Around Pools and Spas This Summer According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) the first few months of 2011, reesulted in 37 drownings and 38 near-drowning incidents  across America. Many of the drowning incidents are preventable.  Drowning is the number one cause of death for children under five in Florida, Arizona, and California with a ranking of number two for over a … [Read more...]

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New Mandatory Standard for Toddler Beds

May 27, 2011 Written by Robert Robillard 4 Comments
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CPSC Approves New Mandatory Standard for Toddler Beds The new federal standard builds upon the ASTM voluntary standard for toddler beds (F1821-09) and adds additional protections to prevent injuries to children. The new federal standard requires the following: The upper edge of the guardrail must be at least five inches above the toddler bed's mattress. Spindle/slat strength testing for toddler beds must be consistent with the testing … [Read more...]

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New Crib Safety Standards

January 6, 2011 Written by Robert Robillard 2 Comments
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently approved a new crib safety standards.

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently approved a new crib safety standards. The new mandatory federal standards for full-size and non-full-size baby cribs as mandated by the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 200 8 (CPSIA) is the first update to in nearly 30 years and these new rules are expected to usher in a safer generation of cribs. Once they become effective, the mandatory crib standards will: (1) … [Read more...]

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Circo Children’s Camping Combo Pack Recalled Due to Fire Hazard

December 9, 2010 Written by Robert Robillard Leave a Comment
Circo Children's Camping Combo Pack recall

Circo Children's Camping Combo Pack Recalled Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target Stores  Name of Product: Circo Children's Space Camp Combo Pack Units: 1,500 Importer: Target Corp., of Minneapolis, Minn. Hazard: The floor of the tent failed a flammability test and poses a fire hazard. Incidents/Injuries: None. Description: The recall involves one model of the Circo Space Combo pack, which includes a children's tent, … [Read more...]

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What Is Bullying

November 27, 2010 Written by Robert Robillard 2 Comments
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What is Bullying? Bullying can be many things; calling names, saying or writing nasty things about someone, leaving someone out of activities, not talking to them, threatening them, making the person feel uncomfortable or scared, taking or damaging their property, hitting or kicking them, or making them do things they don't want to do. Bascially bullying is when one child repeatedly picks on another child who is weaker, smaller, and more … [Read more...]

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Keeping Kids Safe

November 24, 2010 Written by Robert Robillard 1 Comment
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Child Safety Tips for the Holidays Public places can be dangerous with young children. When in a public place consider this: 1. Accompany young children to the restroom. 2. Make certain your children know to stay with you at all times while shopping and always. 3. If older children become separated from you while holiday shopping, have them meet you in a predesignated spot such as the front of the store at the sales … [Read more...]

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