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New Rules to Cut Confusion on Sunscreen Claims

by Associated Press, Posted Jun 15th 2011

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Devon Garrison plays in the pool at the clubhouse of his sub-division in Montgomery, ...Under new rules published Tuesday, sunscreen will also have to protect against the more penetrating ultraviolet A rays associated with skin cancer.

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Frequency of Crib-Related Injuries Cause for Concern, Study Finds

by Honey Berk, Posted Feb 17th 2011

Although safety standards continue to improve, crib injuries occur at alarming rates. Credit: Getty Cribs, playpens and bassinets are ...Although safety standards continue to improve, crib injuries occur at alarming rates.

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Product Recalls: How to Get the Latest Info

by Patty Bontekoe, Posted Jan 5th 2011

Sign up for e-mail alerts to find out about the latest recalls. Credit: Corbis When there's a massive recall, everyone hears about it, ...Since small children are famous for finding ways to make toys and even seemingly-harmless household objects dangerous, parents need to know about recalls.

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After Dozens of Deaths, Drop-Side Cribs Outlawed

by Associated Press, Posted Dec 16th 2010

Michele Witte of Merrick, N.Y. holds a picture of her son, Tyler, who died when he was ten months old in a drop-side crib in 1997. ...The government outlawed drop-side cribs on Wednesday after the deaths of more than 30 infants and toddlers in the past decade and millions of recalls.

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Children's Tylenol Gets a Time Out: The Perils Infecting Pediatric Medicines

by Polly Palumbo, Posted Dec 15th 2010

An illness is lingering in the kiddie medicine aisle this flu season, but it's not feverish school kids. Blame it on Big Pharma. There isn't any ...No one might have been seriously sickened because of Children's Tylenol, but I'm sick of this mess.

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Government to Vote on New Cribs Standards Amid Deaths

by Associated Press, Posted Dec 14th 2010

This handout photo provided by the Johns family, taken in March of 2005, shows then-eight-month-old Liam Johns at his home in Citrus Heights, Calif. ...Drop-side cribs have come under scrutiny in recent years because of malfunctioning hardware, sometimes cheaper plastics, or misassembly problems that can lead to the drop-side rail partially detaching from the crib.

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Graco Stroller Recall Prompted by Four Deaths

by Associated Press, Posted Oct 20th 2010

WASHINGTON (AP) - Baby gear maker Graco is recalling about 2 million strollers after receiving reports that four infants died in the strollers. The ...The Consumer Product Safety Commission, which announced the recall Wednesday, said the four infants became trapped inside the strollers and were strangled.

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Chilean Miners and Their Families Need Time to Grieve, Regroup

by Amy Hatch, Posted Oct 15th 2010

Miner Franklin Lobo, right, embraces his daughter Carolina after he was rescued on Oct. 13.Credit: Gabriel Ortega/Chilean ...The whole range of emotions these 33 men and their families have experienced since the mine collapsed can be likened to a "really long holding of the breath," says Susan Stiffelman, ParentDish's AdviceMama.

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Lea Industries Recalls Children's Beds Due to Fall Hazard

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:15:00 GMT

The side mattress support rails on panel, loft and bunk beds can break.

Deezo Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by Zulily Due to Strangulation Hazard

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT

The hoodies were sold with drawstrings, which pose a hazard to young children.

The Land of Nod Recalls Plush Dollies Due to Choking Hazard

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 15:15:00 GMT

The hands on the all-fabric dolls can detach.

Children's Apparel Network Recalls Girl's Clothing Sets; Waist Belt Poses Risk of Entrapment

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:15:00 GMT

The "Young Hearts"-brand three-piece sets have a belted vest that could become snagged or caught in small spaces or vehicle doors.

Reed and Barton Recalls Gingham Bunny Forks and Spoons for Babies Due to Choking and Ingestion Hazards

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:30:00 GMT

The pink colored epoxy on the bunny's ears can come off the handles and get into infant's mouths.

Infant and Children's Dungarees Recalled by J.P. Boden Due to Choking Hazard

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:30:00 GMT

The studs and clasps on the "Baby Boden" and "Mini Boden" corduroy overalls can detach.

Classic Characters Recalls Infant Socks Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:30:00 GMT

The stitched knit frog face and feet on the socks can detach.

Huffy Recalls Slider Tricycles Due to Loss of Control Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:15:00 GMT

The handlebar on the 2012 model year 20-inch, three-wheeled Slider can unexpectedly loosen while in use. This poses crash and fall hazards for the rider.

Small World Toys Recalls Spin-A-Mals Farm and Safari Puzzles Due to Choking Hazard

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:30:00 GMT

Small pegs on the 11-piece and 14-piece Ryan's Room brand rectangular wood puzzle boards can loosen and separate from the boards.

Toys R Us Recalls High-Powered Magnet Sets Due to Ingestion Hazards

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:00:00 GMT

When two or more magnets are swallowed, they can link together inside a child's intestines and clamp onto body tissues, causing intestinal obstructions, perforations, sepsis and death. Internal injury from magnets can pose serious lifelong health effects.

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