School Playgrounds Are Supposed to Be Fun, But Are They Safe?
Category: Children's Injuries, Children's Issues
Many of us remember when recess was the best part of the school day. It was a chance to find our best friends, hang from the monkey bars, go down the slide or use the swing set. Our memories are probably mostly nostalgic, yet school playgrounds remain the site of many serious injuries. Unfortunately, these […]
Read MoreProtect Your Children from Heatstroke Death
Category: Children's Injuries, Wrongful Death
Every year, an average of 37 toddlers and infants succumb to vehicular heatstroke; to date, 23 children have already died from it this year. Vehicular heatstroke is the term used for heat-related deaths inside vehicles. These deaths are tragic and entirely preventable. Most of the time, the parent or caregiver doesn’t purposefully leave their child in […]
Read MoreOsprey Child Carrier Backpack Recall Due to Defect Causing Injuries to Children
Category: Children's InjuriesOsprey Packs has recalled its child backpack carriers, the “Poco child carriers,” due to a fall hazard. The recall is for all Poco, Poco Plus, and Poco Premium models made between January 2012 and December 2014. You can view the production date code on a black label that is sewn inside the large lower zippered […]
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