Jessica Dean's Healthy Living: Beware of Baby Products
By: KARK 4 Today
Updated: October 17, 2012
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is in charge of tracking injuries and working with manufacturers to redesign products and sometimes issue a recall.
Here's what they had to say to parents...
First, beware of soft bedding. The CPSC says nearly half of all crib deaths are from suffocation. It warns never put pillows, quilts, cushions or even bumpers in the baby's crib.
Also, sleep positioners... The CPSC says don't use them. There have been at least 12 deaths.
Another worry... baby sling carriers. The commission reminds parents to always make sure a baby's head is exposed when using those sling carriers.
Recently... Bumbo seats were recalled for a fix. A total of 21 skull fractures were reported after babies fell out of seats placed on elevated surfaces. Experts say you should get a restraint strap and add it to your bumbo seat and use it on the floor.
Find out what consumers are complaining about when it comes to all kinds of products *before* you go shopping. Check the government website... www.saferproducts.gov ... It includes potentially dangerous products and also products that have already been recalled.
Here's what they had to say to parents...
First, beware of soft bedding. The CPSC says nearly half of all crib deaths are from suffocation. It warns never put pillows, quilts, cushions or even bumpers in the baby's crib.
Also, sleep positioners... The CPSC says don't use them. There have been at least 12 deaths.
Another worry... baby sling carriers. The commission reminds parents to always make sure a baby's head is exposed when using those sling carriers.
Recently... Bumbo seats were recalled for a fix. A total of 21 skull fractures were reported after babies fell out of seats placed on elevated surfaces. Experts say you should get a restraint strap and add it to your bumbo seat and use it on the floor.
Find out what consumers are complaining about when it comes to all kinds of products *before* you go shopping. Check the government website... www.saferproducts.gov ... It includes potentially dangerous products and also products that have already been recalled.
