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Top 5 Recalled Baby Products
Of all the hundreds of recalled baby products listed by the government every year, there are five categories that
seem to be reoccur with frightening (and deadly) frequency.
Use these reports to identify those items, as well
as all the other recalled baby products your infant needs you to know about.
Everything you need to make sure your baby items are safe is right here.
Knowing if these products have been recalled
could save your child's life.
Photographs of recalled baby items are essential in making positive identifications. You need to be
able to tell, at a glance, if you have a recalled item.
This is the best place on the web to find the recall information you need, because photos are always
included.
From swings and slings to formula and food, if it's a recalled baby product, you'll find a photo,
description, and detailed instructions on what to do to receive a replacement. Skip straight to the reports.
Side Note: These reports are always free. You just have to request them. How could I ask for money for
something that could save a child's life?
#1 ~ Play Yards
In the past 10 years, there have been 24 fatalities due to collapsing play yards. In fact, I was shocked to
discover that my play yard had been recalled!
Babies are left unattended to nap inside, and decide to explore around the pen (naturally!). They pull on the
sides, and they collapse, trapping the baby and causing asphyxiation and death.
See the pictures and get the details on these deadly recalled playpens.
#2 ~ Baby Walkers
Toy walkers contribute to over 3000 infant injuries (and several deaths) every year. In almost all of
these cases, the injury or death was caused by an infant accidentally pushing himself down a flight of
stairs.
In 1997 the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) revised its product standards for baby walkers,
requiring that walkers be wider than a standard door frame and have special features that stop it at the
top step.
Check to see if your walker meets those specifications or has been recalled.
#3 ~ Baby Cribs
Despite massive improvements in crib safety and design, every year there are a few that slip by. Although beautiful,
crib cutout designs, tall corner posts, and slightly small mattresses can all catch on clothing or trap tiny heads,
leading to several deaths each year.
If your crib is new or old, check the list to ensure it is safe for your baby to sleep in.
#4 ~ Slings and Carriers
Wearing your baby in a sling or carrier is a popular, and healthy thing to do. However, your carrier is only as good as
the stitching, fabric and connectors. If those various components are defective, your baby could end up on the floor.
Besides checking over your sling or carrier for any broken threads or holes, you can also keep your infant safe
by checking the list of slings and carriers that have been recalled.
#5 ~ Toys with Magnets and Lead Paint
Although most recalled toys are not baby toys, they are recalled specifically because they are most dangerous
to your baby or young child. The two most common reasons for recalling a toy are for loose magnets and the presence of
lead paint.
Besides being a choking hazards, tiny magnets can cause serious internal damage to your baby's digestive system. If
your infant was to swallow more than one, there is a chance that they will attract one another inside, causing
a blockage or internal rupture to occur.
The presence of lead paint on the surface of toys is also a concern. Of course, young children put everything
in their mouths. If they were to suck and chew on an item with high levels of lead, it could seriously impair
their intellectual and physical development. These effects are irreversible.
Stay one step ahead and glance through the toy recall report for 2008.
If you find yourself overwhelmed with the shear number of recalled baby products out there, start with these 5 basic
categories. They are the most common (and the most deadly) of the recalls.
For future recalls, sign up for my free eZine, The Merry Mother. Each
issue contains a list of all the recalled baby products for that month and links to the corresponding
Recall Reports so you can see the photos and read the
descriptions. You can't find an easier way to stay up-to-date on all the recalls that affect your baby.
Other Reports on Recalled Baby Products
There are hundreds of recalled baby products every year. In order to organize all this information, they have
been divided into the categories below.
Recalled Baby Car Seats
Over 10 million car seats have been recalled in the past 10 years due to some manufacturing flaw. Some
involve serious flaws causing the seat to separate from the base in a collusion. Others involve a loose handle, flipping
around and potentially dropping your baby on the ground. These are serious recalls with serious results. Don't be caught unaware.
 read more...
Unsafe and Dangerous Recalled Toys
Identifying recently recalled toys is fast becoming one of the "lost parental talents". There are just
too many recalls to keep track of. As our infants become more mobile, they will begin to explore the toys of their older siblings.
For this reason, the toy recall report covers all toys, not just the ones for babies.
read more...
Recalled Baby Furniture
Since the nursery is your baby's most-frequented room, it's important to be aware of any baby furniture
recalls that affects that little sanctuary. It is doubly important to be aware of these recalled baby products if you have purchased second hand or received
furniture as a hand-me-down.
read more...
Recall Reports found on this page:
- Bath Tubs and Toys
- Bouncer Seats and Jumpers
- High Chairs and Booster Seats (like the Bumbo "Baby Sitter")
- Other Nursery Furniture
Infant Cold Medicine Recalls
The blood-pressure of mothers everywhere skyrocketed with the recall of popular
infant cold and cough over-the-counter medicines. There is nothing worse than watching your baby suffer
miserably from a stuffy nose and seal-barking cough. These photographs and descriptions will help you
decide if you have any of these in your home.
read more...
Recalled Swings and Walkers
Purchasing a baby swing or walker is a rite-of-passage for new parents. Unfortunately,
those big purchases can turn into big mistakes. Make sure these recalled swings and walkers aren't hiding in plain sight.
read more...
Recalled Cribs and Playpens
It is critically important to know if there has been a play yard or crib recall. Sadly, instead of being
a potential hazard, these recalled cribs and playpens have proven to be deadly.
read more...
Recall Reports found on this page:
- Cribs
- Play Yards and Playpens
- Crib Toys, Bedding, and Mattresses
- Bassinets and Portable Wooden Cribs
Recalled Strollers
A baby stroller is a basic necessity. Next to the crib and car seat, it will get plenty of wear and tear. By glancing
through these baby stroller recalls, you can be sure yours is up to the challenge.
Whether you bought a new stroller yourself or got one as a gift, you need to check this list!
The new stroller you got at your baby shower in November may have been recalled in January.
read more...
Recalled Baby Products: General Items
Did you know that there are an average of 4-5 baby items recalled every month? You're a busy mom. Staying
up on all those recalls is a full time job! Rather than spend hours searching the web for them all, here's a list of some of the general, and more obscure
baby items recalled over the past several years.
read more...
Recall Reports found on this page:
- Pacifiers and Teethers
- Slings and Carriers
- Clothes, Shoes, and Blankets
- Bottles, Nursing Pillows, and Pumps
Formula Baby Food Recall
Although all recalls can be somewhat alarming, none more so than formula and baby food recall alerts. After all,
these are products you are putting inside your baby. Fortunately, these recalls are not every-week occurrences. Still, they do happen occasionally, and you'll
need to know about them when they do.
read more...
The photo on the Merry Mother ebook cover was taken by Nico Maessen.
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