Water Beads: Dangerous for Young Children

You’ve probably seen water beads in children’s toys and activity kits or used in sensory activities. These small beads are colorful and almost look like candy. Unfortunately, water beads present multiple risks for young children. Swallowing them can lead to internal injuries and even death if undetected. These beads are associated with thousands of emergency […]

The Hazards of Home Heating Equipment

Keeping your home comfortably warm during the winter months often requires the use of home heating equipment such as furnaces, fireplaces, or space heaters. Taking proper safety precautions while keeping your home warm this winter can help you and your family stay safe. Portable Heaters The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that portable […]

Toy Safety: Preventing Childhood Injuries

When you think of toys, you probably think of fun childhood memories. Making sure that the children in your life have fun memories with their toys requires a little bit of homework, as toy injuries can unfortunately occur. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently released a report about toy-related deaths and injuries. It […]

Micromobility Devices Injuries Rise By 21%

Emergency departments have seen an increase in injuries due to the use of e-scooters and e-bikes over the past year. In fact, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports that injuries associated with these and other micromobility devices increased by nearly 21 percent from 2021 to 2022. These types of injuries have continued to […]