A defective crib, and even a poorly placed crib, can create fatal hazards for your baby. Federal safety standards for cribs changed in mid-2011, and by the end of 2012 day care centers, other places where children are cared for, hotels and motels were supposed to have upgraded to cribs meeting the new standards, but […]
Child Safety: Recognizing Shaken Baby Syndrome
February 21, 2014 By
Shaken baby syndrome (SBS) is brain trauma, and sometimes spinal cord trauma caused by shaking or dropping a baby, or by a blow to the head. SBS can be fatal, and survivors can suffer a wide variety of permanent injuries and disabilities. Most victims are under one year old, but it can occur in children […]
Child Safety: In Your Own Backyard
February 19, 2014 By
You may not think twice about letting your kids run and play in your own yard, and you shouldn’t have to, but you do need to take some basic measures to ensure that your yard is a safe haven for them. That doesn’t mean they need to be suited up in knee pads and helmets […]
Child Safety: Bathrooms
February 17, 2014 By
Bathroom safety for young children can be complicated and problematic. It is suggested that infants and toddlers should never be left alone in the bathroom and that the door should be kept closed and locked to keep them out. However, this not only interferes with potty training, it can create a sense of false security […]
Schumacher’s Wife Hoping For Recovery
February 14, 2014 By
After Michael Schumacher suffered a brain injury in a skiing accident on December 29, 2013, he was put into a medically induced coma. One month later, doctors began the gradual process of waking him up. His wife Corinna is by his side talking to him for several hours every day, because it may help rouse […]
Travel Safety Tips for Women
February 13, 2014 By
Travelling alone can be dangerous for anyone, and women are often in greater danger than men simply because would-be attackers perceive them as easy targets. That does not mean you should not travel alone or that you cannot avoid being a target for criminals. One way to make yourself safer is to appear to have […]
Business Travel Safety Tips
February 11, 2014 By
Business travel doesn’t have to be boring, but you should never let your guard down. Travel safety basics still apply. Stay alert and aware of your surroundings, don’t wear expensive looking jewelry or watches, and be cautious when socializing with the locals. By following these tips, you can have a safe and comfortable business trip. […]
Concussion Testing for Young Athletes
February 1, 2014 By
Baseline concussion testing takes place before an athlete begins playing a sport, and is used for comparison after concussions and possible concussions, to help doctors provide optimum treatment and to improve accuracy in deciding when it is safe for an injured athlete to return to play. Baseline testing is common in professional and college sports, […]
E-Cigarette Accidents on the Rise
January 29, 2014 By
E-cigarettes may seem like the perfect antidote to smoking bans, but you might want to think twice before bringing a device into your home. The liquid in the cartridges can cause poisoning, posing the greatest risk to children and pets. The devices themselves can malfunction and overheat while charging, causing fires. The batteries can explode […]
