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  August 30, 2016 Dazzling Toys Recalls Chicken Toys Due to Choking Hazard (Recall Alert) The toys contain small eggs and the chicken can break into small plastic pieces, both posing a choking hazard to children. August 24, 2016 Dorel Juvenile Recalls Safety 1st Strollers Due to Fall Hazard The stroller tray folding mechanism can… Read More

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The facts about tip-over incidents are not something to take lightly Every 24 minutes a child in the United States is injured by a falling TV or piece of furniture. On average, every two weeks, one child dies when a TV or larger piece of furniture falls onto them. About 81% of tip-ever fatalities occur… Read More

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The National Institute of Health (NIH) has launched Moms’ Mental Health Matters, a new initiative to raise awareness among pregnant and postpartum mothers, their families, and health care providers about depression and anxiety during pregnancy and after the baby is born. The NIH has developed free materials in English and Spanish, including an action plan,… Read More