Storkcraft Crib Recall
Thousands of portable cribs and play yards have been recalled recently. Check the list below to make sure yours is safe. July 2009 Simplicity Drop Side cribsSesame Street, Care Bear and Jeep play yardsJune 2009 37,000 Safety 1st Play Safe, Magic, Deluxe and Eddie Bauer Complete Care play yards recalledMay 2009 "Eddie Bauer" Soothe and Sway Play Yard recalled
Safe Sleeping: Health Canada reminds parents that the safest place for baby to sleep is in a crib.Trampolines: Do you have a backyard trampoline or are planning to buy one? Please be aware of the potential hazards. The National Post reports.
Car Seats Not for Sleeping: Parents are reminded not to let their babies sleep in car seats. Vancouver Province reports.
Cold Medicines: Cold medicines are not for children, Health Canada warns. Also see Health Canada's deicision to have cold medications re-labelled.
Consumer Products: Health Canada launches new consumer products' complaints protocol
Summer Safety: Summer safety tips published in the Vancouver SunChildren's Sleepwear: The Vancouver Sun reports on flammable children's sleepwear
BPA: Get the facts on Bisphenol-A from Health Canada
Lead Jewelry: The Vancouver Sun reports 6 in 10 pieces of children's jewelry have illegal levels of lead.See Health Canada's information about lead jewelry.