Safe Nursery Recalls and Safety Tips for Cribs
Guidance from safety authorities on crib standards and recalls. Check cpsc gov for recalls and register for updates. Ensure slat gaps meet 2 3/8 inches, no decorative cutouts, no finials, complete hardware, and a tight fitting mattress. Avoid used items from unknown sources due to safety standards.
Gate selection guidance for secure enclosures
The guidance warns against accordion style gates with V or diamond holes and advises choosing gates with openings no more than 1 1/2 inches wide to prevent entrapment. It emphasizes safety features and proper fit for secure enclosures.
Preventing infant slips with secure high chairs and play yards
The CPSC recalled 1.5 million 1990s play yards that could collapse and trap infants. Use high chairs with waist and leg straps or leg hole posts for safety. Choose play yards with a lock to prevent collapse and always follow instructions for baby items.
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Stroller Safety Tips for Sleeping Surface and Balance
Guidance on reclining strollers for nap surfaces and securing leg holes to prevent wriggling. Emphasizes testing brakes, preferring two wheels for brakes, and ensuring baskets hang over or in front of rear wheels to avoid balance issues. Submit ideas to gazettecommunications.com.
Bono complains of exploitation in Italian campaign material
AP reports Bono accuses Berlusconi aligned materials of exploiting his image for political gain. The U2 singer says Italy's government highlights aid to poorer nations while he criticizes per capita spending. He wrote in Corriere della Sera that Italy ranks last among rich nations for aid.
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