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Target, TJX recall items
June 16, 2011 Target Expands Recall of Child Booster Seats Following Additional Reports of Falls WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. more »» 
American Girl Crafts Jewelry Kits recalled for lead
June 8, 2011 About 75,000 American Girl Crafts jewelry kits were voluntarily recalled by EKSuccess Brands today after they were found to violate the lead paint standard under federal law. more »»
NY woman hospitalized after bounce house mishap
June 6, 2011 OCEANSIDE, N.Y. (AP) — A woman was reported in critical condition in New York following a weekend accident where several inflatable "bounce houses" took flight during a children's soccer tournament. more »» 
Consumer Reports reveals top-performing sunscreen
May 24, 2011 In tests of 22 sprays, creams and lotions, Consumer Reports Health has identified nine products that provide excellent protection against the UVB rays that cause sunburn and very good protection... more »»
US Attorney cautions parents about rise of child porn
May 24, 2011 \COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A U.S. Attorney says child pornography is a growing problem fueled by the Internet and is encouraging parents to talk to children about computers and their online presence. more »»
FDA: Tylenol labels should give dose instructions for children 2 and Under
May 18, 2011 SILVER SPRING, Md. more »»
Wind lifts bounce house at Ariz. park; kids escape
May 16, 2011 TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — For the third time this year, strong wind has lifted an inflatable bounce house off the ground during a kids' celebration in southern Arizona. more »» 
Children's Etiquette Lessons
April 20, 2011 In today’s world, parents are busier than ever before. Many wait, thinking that they’ll teach their children crucial etiquette skills when they get older. more »» 
Earth Day lessons from Sid the Science Kid
April 20, 2011 With Earth Day coming up April 23, you might want to get your children involved in an eco-friendly project. more »»
Study: Half of supermarket meat may have staph bug
April 18, 2011 ATLANTA (AP) — Half the meat and poultry sold in the supermarket may be tainted with the staph germ, a new report suggests. more »»
Safety commission approves new toddler bed standards
April 18, 2011 CPSC Approves NThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) unanimously approved a new mandatory standard to improve the safety of toddler beds. more »» 
Social Media May Breed Narcissists
April 4, 2011 By BETSY BETHEL Life Associate Editor A psychologist specializing in narcissism believes today’s parents are unwittingly raising a generation of self-absorbed malcontents by... more »»
Recommendation: Rear-Facing Til 2
March 23, 2011 CHICAGO (AP) — Children should ride in rear-facing car seats longer, until they are 2 years old instead of 1, according to updated advice from a medical group and a federal agency. more »»
Skippy peanut butter recalled due to salmonella
March 8, 2011 WASHINGTON (AP) — The company that makes Skippy peanut butter is recalling two of its spreads that may be contaminated with salmonella. more »»
Parents continue to give cough/cold meds to young kids
March 7, 2011 Research has linked over-the-counter cough and cold products to poisoning or death in hundreds of children, ages 2 and younger. more »»
FDA cracks down on untested prescription cold medicines
March 2, 2011 WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday it will remove roughly 500 unapproved cold and allergy medications from the market as part of an ongoing crackdown on ineffective... more »»
New mothers often find breastfeeding a challenge
February 23, 2011 ATHENS, OHIO (AP) — After a week of pain, sleepless nights and dread at the thought of the next feeding, new mother Paula Linscott was on the brink of giving up her attempts to nurs. more »»
Ikea recalls cribs for mattress support repair
February 17, 2011 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and IKEA announced a voluntary recall today of 20,000 cribs because the mattress supports could detach and collapse. more »»
Dorel recalls 800,000 car seats due to faulty harness
February 14, 2011 Dorel Juvenile Group is recalling almost 800,000 child safety seats because the harness locking and release button does not always return to its locked position, the National Highway Traffic Safety... more »» |
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