Tag: infant safety
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Let’s End the Epidemic of Child Drowning
It’s the saddest news we hear in the Valley every year: a toddler or child drowning. It’s already happened this year: a 3-year old drowned in the family pool in Queen Creek in April. It’s not that parents aren’t alert. Many do all they can. But just losing sight for a moment, through distraction or…
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Why We Won’t Sell Fidget Spinners
Fidget spinners burst on the scene this spring and we saw them everywhere–in classes, at restaurants, you name it. We figured they would start showing up in consignments our customers bring to us. But you won’t see them sold here. Fidget Spinners and Choking Hazards We decided early on that we won’t sell spinners. To…
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Kids and Arizona Heat
Those of us who grew up here in the Phoenix are understand the Arizona heat. Transplants learn, but Arizona kids need extra protection. Arizona Heat is Part of Life Here Arizona heat is part of our lives. If recent summers are any indication of what to expect, we should anticipate hotter weather arriving sooner and heat waves…
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Are Crib Bumpers Dangerous?
Dr. Oz has called for a ban on crib bumpers, citing some grim statistics on their use. He’s asking people to spread the word through social media. In the past, many of us put bumpers in our babies’ cribs. But with Oz’s involvement, the movement to ban them is growing. The advice I see most often today is to simply…