Children, older adults, and pets are especially susceptible to heatstroke. In fact, last year 52 American children died of heatstroke. That’s the highest number of heatstroke deaths in more than twenty years. In late May, a five month old girl … Continue reading
Windows: Hidden Home Hazards
Windows are ranked as one of the top five hidden home hazards. The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that approximately eight children under age 5 die each year from falling out of a window. More than 3,300 are injured seriously … Continue reading
New Window Cord Safety Standard
Between 2012 and 2017, there were 50 infant and child fatalities reported to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) that were related to window cord strangulation. To help prevent child injuries, a new voluntary standard (ANSI/WCMA A100.1-2018) took … Continue reading
Holiday Toy Safety
Toys are a popular gift for children, especially during the holiday season. While the United States has strict toy safety standards, toy injuries can and do happen regularly, so it’s important to know what to look for while shopping. The … Continue reading
Watch Out for These Children’s Safety Hazards
September is Baby Safety Month so it’s a good time to talk about some hidden hazards to look out for. Babies and toddlers are eager to explore the world, so it’s important to make sure that they can do so … Continue reading