If you have a baby, toddler or child with toys, you are probably really aware of the need to stay apprised of recalls. Sometimes, it's just a matter of getting a replacement part or some other quick fix for the problem that's been found with the product. Sometimes, though, the product needs to be replaced or retired.
When recalls occur, there have been hazards reported about the specific product; often the problem is just a concern for possible incidences, but often there have been serious injuries reported that are concerning enough for the CPSC and the product manufacturer to take action for consumer safety.
With all this said, if you're a busy parent like I am, it is difficult to stay current on recalls that actually might affect a member of your family.
To make it simple, I've got two pages on my site that enable you to make quick checks of products and/or just read through a list of the most recent recalls. Click here to check out all of your infants' items, and click here for a current list from the CPSC of recalls in general.
Aside from recalls, it's important to know what's going on in parenting circles. Knowing what others are going through, current topics of interest, and just news that might affect you and your family is a good thing! Join us on our "Parenting Resource" page for the news on what's happening with new treatments for various conditions, psychology research, neonatal studies, and other general parenting news.
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Showing posts with label baby product recalls. Show all posts
Showing posts with label baby product recalls. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Baby Product Recall
Target has just recalled a bunny sippy cup due to concerns that the decoration could potentially poke a child in the eye.
Click this link for more on this recall or other baby product recalls, and go to my page on "Product Recalls" if you'd like to plug in specific items to see if there have been any product recalls.
Click this link for more on this recall or other baby product recalls, and go to my page on "Product Recalls" if you'd like to plug in specific items to see if there have been any product recalls.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Product Recalls
So I found out the other day that my youngest child's crib has been recalled. It was kind of by accident that I found out, and I usually pay close attention to information about baby product recalls! So this got me thinking about people who don't frequently write a parenting blog and might have recalls even further back in their minds than I do.
How do others find out about recalls of products that they're using?
A lot of times, it might be on the news, listed on some websites, or might be a topic of discussion by mothers who've taken their kids to a playground. Other than that, the only really solid way of knowing if a product you are using is still considered to be safe for the general public is to seek out information from the CPSC (if you're in the States. If you're reading this from another country, find out the governing body that regulates recalls.)
The most recent and most news-worthy recalls are often published on parenting sites. But there are also a few places you can go to keep up-to-date on a regular basis. The CPSC has a site that will list all of the most recent recalls. If you're interested in previewing recalls of items that might be purchased for a baby, you can find their widget detailing recent recalls on my Baby Products Recalls page. It's there because it just makes it easier to find out specifics on recalls having to do with products for kids.
If you have a question about a specific item that you've purchased and think that it might have been recalled, you can visit my general page on product recalls. Here, you can enter the specific product in question to have the widget do a search on recalls for you. It's a handy tool if you aren't interested in scrolling through other recalls to possibly find the one that you are interested in.
Keeping children safe is just one of the many responsibilities of parents these days. Keeping apprised of product recalls is just one of the ways to stay armed with information to make the best decisions possible for your kids.
Visit us at Positive Parenting with Purpose for more on child safety, which includes info on such things as car safety (and more on the infant car seat), child poisoning, the internet safety for kids, (including info on things like the sexual offenders list), sun safety for kids, and some general information on child safety products to consider.
How do others find out about recalls of products that they're using?
A lot of times, it might be on the news, listed on some websites, or might be a topic of discussion by mothers who've taken their kids to a playground. Other than that, the only really solid way of knowing if a product you are using is still considered to be safe for the general public is to seek out information from the CPSC (if you're in the States. If you're reading this from another country, find out the governing body that regulates recalls.)
The most recent and most news-worthy recalls are often published on parenting sites. But there are also a few places you can go to keep up-to-date on a regular basis. The CPSC has a site that will list all of the most recent recalls. If you're interested in previewing recalls of items that might be purchased for a baby, you can find their widget detailing recent recalls on my Baby Products Recalls page. It's there because it just makes it easier to find out specifics on recalls having to do with products for kids.
If you have a question about a specific item that you've purchased and think that it might have been recalled, you can visit my general page on product recalls. Here, you can enter the specific product in question to have the widget do a search on recalls for you. It's a handy tool if you aren't interested in scrolling through other recalls to possibly find the one that you are interested in.
Keeping children safe is just one of the many responsibilities of parents these days. Keeping apprised of product recalls is just one of the ways to stay armed with information to make the best decisions possible for your kids.
Visit us at Positive Parenting with Purpose for more on child safety, which includes info on such things as car safety (and more on the infant car seat), child poisoning, the internet safety for kids, (including info on things like the sexual offenders list), sun safety for kids, and some general information on child safety products to consider.
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