Safety Articles

A medical "miracle" of sorts for parents as research get one step closer to solving the cause of sudden infant death syndrome or SIDS; which claims 2,300 infant lives yearly. According to new studies, infants who suffered from SIDS showed significantly lower levels of seratonin than their ... Read On

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Parents have been known to be protective of the little ones well before they're born...and now a new cause for concern. Over 600,000 cribs sold at Sears, Kmart, Wal-Mart and various other retail outlets have been recalled following the death of a 6-month old boy and a variety of other injury ... Read On

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When the weather outside get frightful, we all want to make the inside of our homes as delightful as possible. But, when it comes to creating a warm and cozy home, you also want to create a safe space for you and your family to enjoy. * Don’t get all hot and bothered about fireplace fumes. Use ... Read On

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With most of our lives on a hectic, non-stop, 24-7 schedule, often even “home-cooked” meals translate into throwing together ingredients we poured out of a box or a can. But, if its your health and the health of your family you’re concerned about, you may want to rethink your recipe ... Read On

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Many of us have been “warned” about the potential dangers and harmful health effects of plastic water bottles. And, that sent many of us running to find a feasible alternative, which for many, including myself, translated into Swiss made SIGG water bottles. But, now this appealing alternative for ... Read On

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I feel one of my “callings” in life is to help other people. While not always without (at least initially) judging, though I’m trying to be better, to not question, but to inspire and reach out. And, I’m confidant I’m not alone. But, we live in a day and age, where lending a helping hand isn’t ... Read On

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For those of us “mature” enough to remember blackboards rather than computer screens in classrooms, chances are you’ll also recall when blackboards were transformed (in colour only) to greenboards, since green was considered more “soothing” to and less stressful on the eyes. Well, now thanks ... Read On

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Just the other day I was discussing with a new mom, how much she enjoys coddling her newborn and kissing him, especially when he smells and “is” squeaky clean. But, there is a “catch”, recent research reveals that many baby bath products are actually endangering you child’s health. In fact, studies ... Read On

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To this day I love the smell of baby shampoo and baby powder. In fact, like my grandmother, which is probably where I learned it from I sprinkle some baby powder with my adult moisturizer and generously “lather up” after a refreshing shower. Still, while they smell great, many baby products may ... Read On

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A warning to all parents with young infants, and it’s serious. The Federal Product Safety Commission is urging parents and caregivers to infants, to immediately stop using one popular bassinet brand. This after the second reported death attributed to the product, which includes the Simplicity ... Read On

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The jury may still be out on a definitive conclusion about the safety of cell phones, but that doesn’t mean that we need to “ignore” the warnings or the potential dangers. In fact, to quote an old adage, it’s probably better to “be safe than sorry” Even experts agree that holding your cell up to ... Read On

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Bottled water, juice, tea, coffee, etc., especially for those with kids and on the go, can be positively practical, but it can also be downright dangerous, if not potentially poisonous. Yet most of us don’t think twice about grabbing a bottled water, if not refilling the bottle, nuking our ... Read On

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