Multiple Pull String Baby Teething Toy Brands Recalled Over Deadly Choking Hazard
The CPSC has issued recalls for multiple brands of pull string silicone teething toys sold on Amazon after the silicone strings were found to be smaller and longer than permitted under mandatory federal toy safety standards, allowing them to reach the back of a child’s throat and become lodged — posing a risk of respiratory […]
Is Your Lighter Child-Resistant? The Answer Could Save a Life
Most people keep at least one lighter in their home and most have no idea whether it meets federal child-resistant safety requirements. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a federal safety standard requiring cigarette and multipurpose lighters to be child-resistant since 1994, and the results have been dramatic: fire deaths associated with […]
CDC: About Sleep
KEY POINTS Getting enough sleep The daily recommended hours of sleep you need changes as you age. Health benefits of sleep Getting enough sleep can help you: What to do Better sleep habits can help you get a good night’s sleep. Habits that can improve your sleep include: Sleep quality Quality sleep means you are […]