The Consumer Product Safety Commission(CPSC) and the Window Covering Safety Council announced a voluntary recall to repair all Roman shades and Roll-up blinds to prevent a strangulation hazard to young children.  This recall involves millions of shades and blinds that can form a loop and cause strangulation. It is reported, that since 1990, more than 200 infants have died from window blind cords.

Consumers can obtain free retrofit kits at www.windowcoverings.org or by phone at 1-800-506-4636.

CPSC Notice: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10073.html

Remember the following tips:

• Make sure all shades and blinds in your home do not have accessible cords on the front, side or back
• Move kids cribs, beds, and furniture away from windows and cords
• Keep all window cords out of reach of young children
• If the window shade has looped bead chains or nylon cords, install tension devices to keep the cord taut

Products that can help:

Blindwinder Cord Shortener

Window Blind Cord Wrap

Cord Wind-Up

SuperBaby #4 — Roman Shades, Roll Up Blinds Product Recall from Window Covering Safety Council on Vimeo.

We recently added bath safety products from Aquatopia to our website KidSafeInc.com .  We were impressed by how well made the products are.  They use quality materials and assembly and it appears the products will last  a long time.

The products are:

Safety Bath Time Audible Thermometer

Makes bath time safer. It floats in the bath water and measures the water temperature every 2 seconds.

Safety Bath Time Easy Kneeler Deluxe

Makes bath time much more comfortable for parents with a thick pad for your knees and extra padding for your elbows.

Safety Bath Time Faucet & Tap Protector

Separates your child from the bath spout and the water taps. Helps prevent bumps due to slipping or falling and burns due to direct contact with hot water or taps.

A massive recall of Stork Craft drop-side cribs was announced today because they have caused infant entrapment and suffocation.    Make sure you check the brand that you have,  the StorkCraft brand is sold under different names. Below is a list of articles with the details.

Links:

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The “Today Show” had a nice story today on home safety and baby proofing.  It showed some typical hazards in the home and some products to make the home safer for small kids.  Video Link: http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/33962485#33962485

The KidCo Pinnacle Gateway G180 is the only hands free, auto close, pressure mounted gate on the market. It is also attractive with an arched top. It operates with a foot pedal freeing you hands, and has magnets near the latch that help pull it closed. It also has a locking indicator. KidSafe now has them in stock.

Save 10% on all babyproofing products at KidSafeInc.com during our Halloween sale. Use Coupon Code 102709 at shopping cart to receive discount.  We have over 200 child safety products in stock and ready to ship.

KidSafe was recently at the ABC Kids Expo looking for new child safety products and found many that we will be adding to our website.

The Safe Sizer Choking Prevention Plate is an award winning kids plate with a raised 1/2″ diameter ring that provides a visual reminder and measurement device for parents and caregivers to size cut-up food. Always cut your child’s food to a maximum bite size of 1/2″ or less in any direction to prevent choking. For children under 4 years old. Colorful Monkey and Fish designs.

• Children under 2 years old have the highest rate of food related choking deaths
• Children up to 4 years old are the most vulnerable because they do not have a full set of teeth.

Safe Sizer

The KidCo Anti-Tip TV Safety Strap prevents a flat screen TV form tipping over on your child. Sturdy adjustable nylon strap attaches to the back of your TV and anchors securely to your wall or furniture. Comes in a 2 pack. Black color.

KidCo TV Strap

This Saturday September 26th is Safety Saturday hosted by Lowe’s Home Improvement Stores and sponsored by the Home Safety Council.  Lowe’s stores throughout the country will have local Fire Departments and safety professionals talking about fire and home safety issues.  Fire trucks will be available for the kids and most locations have giveaways. KidSafe will participating at the store in Cotati, CA.  To find a location near you click here.

Is your Child Car Seat installed properly?  There is a good chance that it is not properly adjusted in the safest manner.  Find out for sure this Saturday September 12th at the National Seat Check Saturday sponsored by Safe Kids USA.

Car seats can be complicated to install, learn from an experienced expert the correct methods. Make sure your child is riding in the right age appropriate restraint.  Find a location near you.

The government warned parents recently about the recall of Simplicity 3-in-1 and 4-in-1 Convertible Bedside Bassinets. They have metal bars covered by fabric which are spaced farther apart than federal standards.  If the fabric is not properly attached it can be dangerous. It is reported by the Consumer Product Safety Commission that several children have died as a result of these problems.  All the bassinets made before May 18, 2008 have been recalled.  They can be returned where purchased.