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National Child Safety Month
This month, take extra care to learn something new about your baby’s safety. Read up on the latest safety regulations or browse information from child safety organizations. Childproof your home with latches, locks, and gates available from Safety 1st. Take a second look when choosing what baby products you will bring into your home. You may even finally get around to rearranging the furniture you’ve been meaning to move for months. Childproofing Your Home
WHY? Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death for children from birth to 14 years. Regardless of how closely you watch your little one, danger may still be lurking in the sharp edge of a coffee table or in a window screen. By taking precautions to childproof your home, you make a safer environment for your family. HOW? There isn’t just one right way to childproof your home. Every house is different and every room poses unique dangers. However, some things like smoke and carbon monoxide detectors should be in every household, at least one per floor. Window and toilet locks prevent children from getting their fingers stuck in tight spaces. Cabinet locks keep children out of pots, pans, and cleaning solutions, while knob covers keep them from stovetops and burners. There are even straps to keep freestanding objects like televisions, bookshelves, and dressers from falling over. Edge covers are key to softening sharp table edges and gates are a must at both the top and bottom of stairs. Though security devices are certainly helpful, there are still ways to arrange your home to avoid slip-ups. Make sure your baby’s crib is free of excess pillows and blankets that can block airways and that the sides are high enough to keep your child from climbing out. Moving dangerous furniture or lamps that tip over easily is a great way to improve safety. As your baby grows, keep in mind new hazards like chairs and couches that allow access to windows. Overall, childproofing is an active process that involves making your home safer for your little one and offers you the peace of mind knowing your child is safer at home. For more information, watch our Childproofing Your Home video, or visit our Virtual Childproofed Home at safety1st.com.Top Get on Board with Child Safety
NACHRI has 181 member hospitals and institutions in the United States and Canada, supporting their commitment to providing excellent health care to children and their families. This year, Get On Board with Child Safety is promoting a campaign in which Safety 1st will donate a Safety House to all U.S. NACHRI hospitals. The Safety House is a display containing 52 home safety products to make families aware of the importance of child safety. Safety 1st intends to expand the reach of its products, messages, and educational materials through this new and exciting campaign. As a way to bring this campaign into your home, a 46-Piece Essentials Childproofing Kit with many of these safety products will be available at Wal-Mart stores starting this month. Get on Board with Child Safety is also updating the look of its website. The website has tips and information on how to avoid unintentional injuries, information about NACHRI, and a downloadable childproofing guide in both English and Spanish. You can check it out at www.getonboardwithsafety.com. TopHurry! FREE SHIPPING Ends Soon at Shop.Safety1st.com and Shop.CoscoJuvenile.com!
Get Shopping!September is National Child Safety Month, but equally important is your child’s health. That’s why we’re proud to announce the launch of the ProGrade™ line of infant health products by Safety 1st. As a leading expert in infant health since 1984, we’re dedicated to bringing your family’s health to the next level. The Hospital’s Choice® seal means that this product has been manufactured to all applicable regulations and standards, and tested for compliance to these requirements by independent laboratories. Safety 1st is also proud to be a “Partner in Parenting” with Tufts Medical Center and the Floating Hospital for Children in Boston, Massachusetts. Clean Collection™ Nasal Aspirator
When your baby has a cold, you’d do anything to make her more comfortable. The Clean Collection™ Nasal Aspirator by Safety 1st® quickly and easily cleans a stuffy nose. Its contoured shape makes for easy mucus removal. The unit includes 3 reusable tips, 9 disposable filter tips and 2 “AA” replaceable alkaline batteries. Definitely a must-have with cold and flu season around the corner. Nasal Aspirator Filter Tips 
Cold and flu season is around the corner. Stock up on refills for your Clean Collection™ Nasal Aspirator with our Nasal Aspirator Filter Tips. Includes 4 disposable filter tips and is for use only with the Clean Collection™ Nasal Aspirator. Click here for more information. Complete Family Thermometer 
A mother’s touch is all that is needed to know if your baby is running a fever. The Complete Family Thermometer can confirm and register your motherly instincts. It features a Fever Flash Bar that lights up red to indicate a fever (wonderful for nighttime readings), a “Clean Me” alert, automatic shut-off and a digital clock. Plus, it recalls the last 10 fevers which takes all the guesswork out of the situation. Click here for more information. Gentle Vibes Nail Filer 
Little fingers are precious—that’s why you take special care when it’s time to trim your little one’s nails. The Gentle Vibes Nail Filer is a faster alternative to nail clipping. It features an easy-grip handle and the file head never needs to be replaced! Add in the battery power and filing the nails of your little one has never been easier. Click here for more information. Clear View Ear Scope 
The Clear View Ear Scope helps you easily detect ear infections so that you can get your baby the care he needs faster. It features superior lens quality for wider viewing and illuminates and magnifies the ear canal for easy viewing. Click here for more information. Top Congratulations to Our Winners!Each winner received one of our fantastic Safety 1st® Baby on Board Deluxe Sunscreens! Click here to check them out and buy one! Elisa Silva Sharon Wagner Juliet SooHoo Lizette Wilder Top Spotlight on Timothy
Little did she know, that exactly one year later, she would find herself writing for Safety 1st. Peg and her husband, Joe, report that Timothy is the joy of their lives. “He adds so much life to our home,” she said. “The giggles, the babbling, the exploring—we love it all.” Lately, Timothy has discovered books and he’ll spend hours turning the pages and talking to the characters. “I love books, so it pleases me that he enjoys them, too,” Peg said. After books, his favorite toys are cars and trucks; he runs them all over the house making little car sounds. Timothy is also hitting the Terrible Twos. “He’s finding his own voice and has no problem letting us know his likes and dislikes,” Peg said. “I’m afraid that temper tantrums are the next step.” When Peg and Joe are at work, Timothy spends time with his Nana and Grandpa. “He adores his Grandpa,” Peg said. “In fact, ‘grandpa’ was one of his first words! But I’m happy to say that he recently started to say ‘nana,’ too.” Peg’s favorite part of the day is when she picks Timothy up after work. “He takes one look at me, yells ‘mama’ and runs into my arms,” Peg said. “That alone makes up for all the hard work that comes with being a parent. I wouldn’t have it any other way.” TopIf you have any questions regarding Safety 1st products please contact Dorel Juvenile Group Consumer Relations at consumer@djgusa.com. Top |
This September is the 25th anniversary of National Child Safety Month! National Child Safety Month is an initiative started by the JPMA (Juvenile Products Manufacturer’s Association) to educate parents and caregivers about keeping their little ones safe. JPMA is a national organization that is comprised of over four hundred companies that manufacture baby gear and products, 
Perhaps you’ve heard of childproofing or have thought about it, but now’s the time to get into gear and childproof your home. Though it’s doubtful that anyone gave you window locks for your baby shower, we’re going to give you a quick summary of why and how to childproof your home. 
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Long before she came to work for us, Peg McGuire, our copywriter, knew all about Safety 1st. “We adopted our son, Timothy, from Guatemala and before he came home, we stocked our house with Safety 1st products,” she said.