Toxic Children’s Jewelry: The Lead and Cadmium Danger Hiding in Plain Sight

That sparkly bracelet or necklace set you bought your child on Amazon could be poisoning them. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued multiple warnings and recalls in recent years against children’s jewelry products containing illegal levels of lead and cadmium — toxic heavy metals that can cause serious and irreversible health damage […]

CDC: Travel Insurance

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Before you travel, consider getting travel insurance to cover yourself in case delays, accidents, or illness occur on your trip. Your current medical insurance may not cover care in another country. Also, some types of travel insurance help you cover costs if your travel is cancelled or disrupted. There are different types of insurance you […]

Children’s Sleepwear Safety: What Every Parent Needs to Know Before Bedtime

Most parents focus on what their child sleeps on — but what their child sleeps in can be just as critical to their safety. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has established mandatory federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear to protect young children from burn injuries when they come into contact with open flame […]

High-Powered Magnets: A Deadly Hazard Hiding in Millions of American Homes

They look like harmless toys — colorful little balls or cubes that snap together into satisfying shapes. But the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns that high-powered magnets are one of the most dangerous products in American homes, responsible for the deaths of children and thousands of emergency room injuries every year. CPSC estimates […]

Hoverboard and E-Scooter Safety: The Lithium Battery Danger Most Riders Don’t Know About

Hoverboards, e-scooters, and e-bikes are among the fastest-growing consumer products in America — and among the most dangerous. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports that from 2017 to 2021, injuries from micromobility devices spiked 127 percent to 77,200 — and the number of deaths rose from 5 to 48. Beyond collision hazards, the […]