New Federal Standard for High Chair Safety

Last month, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) approved a new federal safety standard for high chairs. The standard is intended to improve safety for all high chairs, including those used at home and in restaurants. From January 2011 through September 2017, the CPSC received 1,842 incident reports related to high chairs. 271 of […]

Prevent Summer Heat Injuries

Even here in the Midwest, summer temperatures can reach dangerous levels. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently issued a safety warning reminding everyone of the dangers associated with leaving a child unattended in a vehicle in summer months. Outside of car accidents, heatstroke is the top cause of vehicle-related fatalities for children in […]