Many families will be traveling over the coming months to celebrate the holidays with friends and family. Make sure your baby or the baby in your care has a safe place to sleep, for nap time and night time, at home and as you travel. Here are some tips to...
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Infant Products RecalledMoonseasleep pack and play mattresses are recalled due to suffocation hazard for infants and violation of the Federal Safety Regulation for Crib Mattresses. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pack and play mattresses and contact Moonseasleep via email at service@moonseasleep.com to receive a full refund and for directions on how to...
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends a firm, flat sleep surface for your baby. A crib, bassinet, or pack and play that follows the safety standards of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is recommended. The mattress should be covered by a tightly fitted sheet with no other bedding or...
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends a firm, flat sleep surface for your baby. A crib, bassinet, or pack and play that follows the safety standards of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is recommended. The mattress should be covered by a tightly fitted sheet with no other bedding or...
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On April 4, 2023 from 10-11:30 a.m., join the Oakland County Health Division for a virtual baby safety fair to learn about important safety information to keep your baby or grandbaby safe. Topics include: Register at bit.ly/3XzkIYs. Registration is required. You don’t need to be an Oakland County resident to attend.
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Join Trainees for Child Injury Prevention (T4CIP) and Prevent Child Injury (PCI) on October 26, 2022 from 2 to 3 P.M. EST for a webinar about safe infant sleep as part of T4CIP’s #ClearTheCrib Day of Action and PCI’s #SafeSleep outreach week. Dr. Rachel Moon will moderate this panel of experts including Dr. Rebecca Carlin,...
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The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends a firm, flat sleep area for your baby–a crib, portable crib, bassinet, or play yard (such as a pack and play) that follows the safety standards of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is recommended. The mattress should be covered by a tightly...
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The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is praising a new federal law that will improve efforts to make sure infants sleep in a safe environment. The Safe Sleep for Babies Act, signed by President Joe Biden last week, makes it illegal to sell padded bumper pads and...
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Are you a new or expecting parent? Join the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) for a virtual baby fair to learn how to be better prepared for your best adventure yet! Learn about resources available to you, important information, and ask questions to experts. Tuesday, June...
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Many families will be traveling over the coming months to celebrate the holidays with friends and family. If you do choose to travel over the coming months, make sure your baby or the baby in your care has a safe place to sleep, for nap time and night time, at home...
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