BRADFORD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Summer is near and families are migrating outside for sunny days and memorable adventures. In rural areas, ATVs are a popular recreational vehicle in the summer. Despite all the safety equipment created for ATVs and their riders, accidents occur, and can be deadly for users. Sadly, two families in 3 days,…
ORLANDO, FLORIDA –SeaWorld is opening their first launch roller coaster, the Ice Breaker, that boasts the steepest beyond vertical drop in Florida. While their soft opening began in February, in one week the ride broke more than just ground.. Breaking News A 12-year-old boy was one of the lucky pass members whom previewed the ride….
Have you been accused of Helicopter parenting? Or do you find it difficult to let your child do simple things in life without you? Well, Gary Karton, host of Parent Pep Talk – a podcast providing advice though experts, kids, and parents – speaks on Free Range Parenting and how to effectively give more freedom…
Can You Spot the Risks? Children are one of the most precious aspects of life. But with incredible life, comes incredible risk. Safe Kids Worldwide put together a video to challenge us to see if we could really spot all the risks available to children. Test yourself and see how many you can catch! Did…
NATIONAL – The AP (5/17) reported, “The asphyxiation deaths of two boys prompted the government Monday to announce the recall of 1.8 million toy dart gun sets. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said a 9-year-old boy in Chicago and a 10-year-old boy in Milwaukee died after they chewed on the one-inch, soft-plastic darts, which slipped…
NATIONAL – According to New York Times – Wheels – The Dorel Group, a company that makes products for babies and infants, is recalling about 447,000 of its infant child restraints and travel system carriers sold under the brands Cosco, Disney, Eddie Bauer and Safety 1st because the carrying handle may come loose. Dorel told…
NATIONAL – Ikea is recalling “Leopard” highchairs that pose a fall and choking risk to children. Consumers should immediately stop using the “Leopard” highchairs and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), snap locks used to secure the highchair seat to the frame can…
NATIONWIDE – Safety hazard! The cribs’ drop-side plastic hardware can break, deform, or parts can become missing. In addition, the drop-side can be installed upside-down, which can result in broken or disengaged plastic parts. All of these problems can cause the drop-side to detach in one or more corners. When the drop-side detaches, it creates…
NATIONAL – According to the AP, “Nearly 1 million roller blinds and Roman shades sold by IKEA, Bed Bath & Beyond and Hanover Direct were recalled Tuesday for posing a serious strangulation risk to small children.” IKEA “previously recalled blinds in August, as well as in November 2008, following the death of a child. No…
