Proposed Legislation Weakens Oversight of Daycare Children and Endangers Their Safety
Written by: Ken Selander Category: Children's InjuriesOur children’s safety is our number one priority, right? And when we entrust our children’s care with a licensed daycare provider, we expect there to be rules in place that protect our children under their watch. Most, if not all, of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) provisions governing family home child care facilities and commercial […]
Read MoreMickey Mouse Nightlights Recalled by Walt Disney Due to Fire Hazard
Written by: Ken Selander Category: SafetyWalt Disney Parks and Resorts recently recalled the Happy Holidays! Mickey Mouse Nightlights due to a fire hazard they pose. Specifically, liquid from the nightlight can leak onto electrical outlets, thereby posing a significant and deadly fire hazard. Consumers who purchased the nightlights should immediately stop using them, and contact Walt Disney Parks and Resorts […]
Read MoreSafe Sleep Program for Babies Uses Cardboard Boxes as Cribs
Written by: Ken Selander Category: Children's InjuriesThe thought of a baby sleeping in a cardboard box sounds preposterous, but it’s actually a great idea. The practice started decades ago in Finland to help babies sleep safely. The baby boxes are designed to reduce the risk of sudden unexpected infant deaths (SUIDs). Sudden unexpected infant death is a broad category that also […]
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