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Creating a safe environment for children
Workshop presented by:
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Presenter: Laura Nikolovska– Program Director
Danny was the crib’s 5th victim.
In total, 19 children died in cribs of this design
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One of many children’s products that may prove to be dangerous
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Unintentional Injuries are the
leading cause of death among children
336,100 children are treated in hospital emergency rooms for
product related incidents
112 children die yearly in child product related
incidents
Awareness and action can help change these numbers Source: 2014 CPSC report “Injuries and deaths associated with nursery products”
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Partnership between
manufacturer and CPSC
Recall listed on CPSC.gov
Product can be returned, replaced, or
repaired
• Injuries vary
• No deadlines for consumers
• Only 10% of recalled products are corrected
The life of a recall
Source: 2014 report “After the Recall: Dangerous Products Remain in Homes”
A look at major hazard areas:
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0- 1 year: Safe sleep
1- 5 years: choking/ ingestion, tip- overs
Creating a Safe Sleep Environment
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Note: NOT recommended
Sleep Aids, accessories Other surfaces
Crib alternatives Crib decorations
Statement of safe sleep: A baby sleep safest in a crib, play yard or bassinet that hasn’t been recalled and meets the federal standard. The only product in a crib should be a tight fitting mattress with a fitted sheet. Baby should be placed on their back and wear footed pajamas or wearable blankets
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Source: AAP Safe Sleep Guidelines
Cribs made after June 28, 2011 meet the Strongest crib standards in the world
New federal requirements:1. Drop side cribs cannot be made or sold.
2. Wood slats must be made of stronger wood.
3. Crib hardware must have anti-loosening device.
4. Mattress supports must be more durable.
5. Safety testing must be more rigorous.
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9Source: CPSC “A Safer Generation of Cribs”
Other federal safety standards: • Play Yards - Manufactured on or after
February 28, 2013
• Bassinets – Manufactured on or after April 14, 2014
• Infant Swings- Manufactured on or after May 7, 2013
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10Source: CPSC Durable infant or toddler products
• Follow age recommendations: “Small parts, not small minds”
• Balloons, small balls especially dangerous
• Toilet paper tube test
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Choking hazards
• Powerful magnet toys hundreds of injuries
• Adult toys with great appeal to children
• Difficult to diagnose, can require surgical removal
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Magnet ingestion
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Other ingestion hazards
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Button batteries- found in many household items, can cause internal damage within hours
Detergent pods- resemble candy, no childproof containers required
Liquid nicotine for E- cigarettes- Kid friendly flavors, childproof containers not required everywhere
Hazard Highlight:
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Furniture/ TV Tip Overs: • Mount TV to wall,
anchor furniture
• Part of child-proofing process
• Chests: remove locks, add air holes
Check up
3 Steps to Safety- Resources for professionals
Protecting children
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Step One: LEARN
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• Specific product research
• Real time alert updates
• General product safety information
• Monthly recall digest
Step Two: CHECK• Visit CPSC.gov to check for
dangerous and recalled children’s products at home
• Check for recalls on the go through KID’s mobile site- KidsInDanger.org
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Recalls in Childcare: a snapshot 2014 survey results :
• +50% of facilities have a recalled product
• +33%practice unsafe sleep habits
• +180% more likely to have a recalled product if using second hand products
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Baby Einstein Musical Motion Activity Jumpers
54 injuries
Bumbo Baby Seat without Restraints
84 injuries
Leapfrog Learn-Around Playground
Activity Center61 injuries
2014 report: Safe Products and Child Care: An Illinois Snapshot
Step Three: ACT
• Alert colleagues by spreading the word
• Report product incidents, injuries to
SaferProducts.gov
• Encourage retailers to post recalls- it’s the law!
• Share KID’s recall poster in your facility
• Join with KID and advocate for child safety
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New consumer toolwww.SaferProducts.gov
• Report injury & safety information
• Why? Warn other parents and caregivers about your experience. (think Yelp, Foursquare)
• Can also be found at CPSC.gov
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Product Registration Cards• Durable products must
include a registration card
• The only way a manufacturer is required to inform you in the event of a recall
• Don’t have the card? Find the links to Register online at KID’s site
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Check up.
What can you do?
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Sign up for email alerts
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Regularly check for product recalls
Share what I know with friends, family and
colleagues
Print and post the Recall Digest in facilities
Report unsafe products to SaferProducts.gov
Tell others about this workshop
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Connect with KID on the Internet
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Your Product Safety ResourcesFor children’s products:
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission 1-(800)-638-2772 www.CPSC.gov
For car seats:U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
1 (888) 327-4236 www.nhtsa.gov
For foods and medicines:U.S. Food and Drug Administration
1-(888)-463-6332 www.fda.gov
For all recalls:www.recalls.gov
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