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Ikea recalls over 3 million window blinds, shades
June 11, 2010 WASHINGTON (AP) — Ikea is recalling 3.4 million window blinds and shades after a child nearly strangled on a cord. more »»
Natural cough syrup available
May 20, 2010 Given the children’s medicine climate of the past year — including new FDA recommendations limiting the use of cough medicines in children under 6 and the recent recall of 40 liquid children’s... more »»
Wal-Mart knows it is still selling jewelry with cadmium
May 19, 2010 LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jewelry from two entire lines being sold exclusively at Wal-Mart stores nationwide, including bracelets and necklaces branded by Miley Cyrus, contains high levels of the toxic... more »»
Toy Dart Guns Recalled After Deaths
May 18, 2010 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Family Dollar Stores Inc., of Charlotte, N.C., is announcing the voluntary recall of 1. more »»
More Drop-Side Cribs Recalled
May 7, 2010 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and C&T International/Sorelle announced a voluntary recall 170,000 drop-side cribs. The company also distributed cribs under the name Golden Baby Inc. more »»
FDA investigating recall of children's medicine
May 3, 2010 WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration said Saturday it was investigating a health-care company for possible other problems following its recall of more than 40 over-the-counter infant's... more »»
Gap recalls infant swimsuits
May 3, 2010 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Gap Inc. more »»
Graco, Simplicity Cribs Recalled
April 30, 2010 The following cribs hae been recalled by retailers because of suffocation and entrapment hazards: SIMPLICITY Crib Name / Model Number Aspen 4-in-1 ... more »»
Fines to begin under Ohio booster seat law
April 6, 2010 COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio is about to start ticketing motorists who violate the state's law requiring most children from ages 4 through 7 to ride in a booster seat. more »»
What parents need to know about teen suicide
March 25, 2010 Suicide is the third leading cause of death among 15- to 24-year-olds, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the phenomenon has lately been in the news. more »»
Doctors closing in on mysterious cause of death in infants
February 22, 2010 Taking the next step in more than 20 years of research, researchers at Children's Hospital Boston have linked sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) with low production of serotonin in the brainstem,... more »»
Good Dental Care Starts at Home
February 22, 2010 WHEELING — It is up to parents to enforce good dental health habits — including helping children floss their teeth, said Dr. Joseph Palme. more »»
Coupon Mavens Share Secrets
February 22, 2010 With food prices rising and the recession squeezing family budgets, three local women are pinching pennies - and saving big bucks - by clipping coupons like those found in the Sunday News-Register. more »»
Older Drop-Side Cribs Recalled
February 10, 2010 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is announcing the recall of all Generation 2 Worldwide and ChildESIGNS drop-side crib. more »»
Seasonal Flu Vigilance Urged
February 2, 2010 The H1N1 virus may have skipped town for the moment, but soon it will be the seasonal flu's turn to infect people. With this in mind, Dr. more »»
Ohio Parks Offer Stays for A's
January 22, 2010 As children get back into the swing of school days after the long winter break, it’s not too early to hold out a good-grades “carrot,” compliments of Ohio State Park Lodge. more »»
Graco Recalls Strollers
January 21, 2010 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Graco on Wednesday announced a voluntary recall of 1. more »»
More Cribs Recalled After Baby Dies
January 20, 2010 A 6-month-old baby in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, strangled after being caught in a faulty drop-side crib, leading manufacturer Dorel Asia to recall more than 600,000 of the cribs sold at Kmart, Wal-Mart an... more »»
Parents, Doctors Debate Tots in Heels
January 20, 2010 DALLAS (AP) — A pair of sparkly, peekaboo shoes with heels 2 inches high are favorites of 6-year-old Helena Bell ever since she got them for a wedding. more »» |
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