Child safety news

Here are some recent child safety news articles and updates:

1. Child Safety Recalls:

• The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued recalls for several products that pose a risk to children, including:
  • A recall of over 200,000 baby gates due to entrapment and strangulation hazards.
  • A recall of over 100,000 cribs due to entrapment and suffocation hazards.
  • A recall of over 50,000 pacifiers due to choking hazards.

Source: CPSC.gov

2. Online Safety:

• The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched a new campaign to educate parents and children about online safety, including how to spot and report online scams and how to protect personal information.
• A new study by the Pew Research Center found that 60% of parents of children under 18 have taken steps to limit their child's online activities, but 40% have not.

Source: FTC.gov, PewResearch.org

3. Car Seat Safety:

• The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a new campaign to remind parents and caregivers to properly install and use car seats for children.
• A new study by the American Academy of Pediatrics found that 1 in 5 car seats are installed incorrectly, putting children at risk of serious injury or death.

Source: NHTSA.gov, AAP.org

4. Bicycle Safety:

• The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a new campaign to remind parents and caregivers to teach children how to ride bicycles safely, including wearing helmets and following traffic laws.
• A new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that bicycle-related injuries and deaths among children and teens have increased in recent years.

Source: NHTSA.gov, CDC.gov

5. School Safety:

• The U.S. Department of Education has launched a new initiative to improve school safety, including providing funding for schools to implement safety measures such as metal detectors and security cameras.
• A new study by the National Center for Education Statistics found that 1 in 5 schools reported a violent incident in the past year, and 1 in 10 reported a serious violent crime.

Source: ED.gov, NCES.gov

6. Child Abuse Prevention:

• The National Child Abuse Prevention Month is observed in April, and organizations such as the National Child Abuse Prevention Association (NCAPA) are working to raise awareness about the signs of child abuse and how to prevent it.
• A new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that 1 in 4 children in the United States experience some form of child abuse or neglect before the age of 18.

Source: NCAPA.org, CDC.gov

These are just a few examples of recent child safety news articles and updates. It's important for parents and caregivers to stay informed about the latest safety issues and take steps to protect children from harm.