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CPSC Issues:
“What’s In and What’s Out” List for a Safe New Year

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says consumers who hope to eliminate hazards in their homes should check what’s in and what’s out for a safe New Year.

What’s Out... What’s In...
1. Not Wearing Helmets 1. Getting The Helmet Habit
Helmets can prevent serious head injuries while cycling, skateboarding, skating, scooter riding, and in snow sports. More Information http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml00/00084.html

2. Wrong Toy, Wrong Age
Small parts can choke kids under 3 years old. 		2. Right Toy/Right Age
More Information http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/grand/toy/toysafe.html
3. Placing Baby On Stomach To Sleep
Increases the risk of SIDS & suffocation. 		3. Placing Baby On Back To Sleep
More Information http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/203.html
4. Babies Sleeping In Adult Beds
Many babies die annually while sleeping in adult or makeshift beds. 		4. Babies Sleeping In Cribs
More Information http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PUBS/5091.pdf
5. Old Playpens
Some older playpens have top rails that must be rotated when set up. These rails can collapse, entrapping babies.		 5. New Playpens
Top rails lock into place automatically.
More Information http://www.cpsc.gov/LIBRARY/playpen.pdf
6. Old Cribs
Older cribs may be unsafe, due to missing or loose hardware, too much space between slats or cutouts on headboards. 		6. New Cribs
Meet safety standards to protect baby.
More Information http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/5020.html
7. Cribs With Soft Bedding
Soft quilts, comforters, and pillows can suffocate babies.		 7. Cribs Without Soft Bedding
More Information http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PREREL/prhtml01/01196.html
8. Babies Left In Or Near Water For Even A Moment 8. Babies Always Within Reach In Or Near Water
More Information http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/5084.html
9. Drawstrings
Drawstrings on the hood & neck of kids’ jackets & sweatshirts can strangle.		 9. Snaps Or Velcro
On the hood & neck of kids’ jackets & sweatshirts.
More Information http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/5120.html
10. Window Blind Cords With Loops
Children can strangle in cord loops. 		10. Cutting Any Loops On Window Blind Cords
More Information http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PUBS/5114.pdf
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