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Skippy peanut butter recalls 80 tons of peanut butter across the U.S.—what parents need to know

Here's what you need to know about the Skippy recall.

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Car Seat Safety

Evenflo’s booster seats could be dangerous for kids under 40 lbs, says new report

ProPublica recently released an investigation into Evenflo's "Big Kid" booster seats.

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Here’s the reason why your CVS doesn’t have Enfamil right now

They're taking safety precautions, mama.

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Two Kinder chocolate products have been recalled—here’s what you need to know

The Kinder Mix Chocolate Treats Basket and the Kinder Happy Moments Milk Chocolate and Crispy Wafers Assortment have been recalled.

Sleep Safety

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Kyte Baby Slumber Suits recalled over fire risk—here’s what parents need to do

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Sleep Safety

2 million Fisher-Price swings recalled: What parents need to know

All models of the Fisher-Price Snuga Swings have been recalled after five infants died between 2012 and 2022.

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U.S. lawmakers want to ban weighted sleep products for infants

Federal data shows at least 5 infant deaths associated with weighted sleepwear.

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Weighted sleep sacks, blankets, and swaddles aren’t safe, pediatricians warn

One such weighted product was linked to at least one infant death, according to regulators.

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Target recalls 200,000 weighted blankets for kids after 2 deaths

A young child can become entrapped by unzipping and entering the blanket, posing a risk of death by asphyxiation.

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Baby Sleep Tips

AAP releases new 2022 safe sleep guidelines: Here’s what parents and caregivers need to know

The new recommendations share evidence on how pacifiers can help prevent SIDS—but co-sleeping and weighted blankets increase risk.

Water Safety

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Are puddle jumpers safe in the pool? What parents need to know

Understanding the risks of the popular toddler flotation devices.

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Teen Health

Teens are the second most at-risk age group for drowning

Keep your teen safe with these expert tips.

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5 water safety tips to share with all your kids’ caregivers this summer

The founder of Goldfish Swim School shares her top tips for keeping kids safe around the water this summer.

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A drowning investigator’s plea to parents about water safety goes viral

These 10 tips from an expert can keep your kids safe in the water.

Car Seat Safety

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Car Seat Safety

600,000+ Nuna RAVA car seats recalled over harness safety concerns

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Car Seat Safety

The best cars for car seats

Is yours on the list?

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Mom’s viral safety hack shows how to install a car seat as tightly as possible

It's CRAZY how loose car seats can be in the car, even when we're pulling the straps as hard as we can.

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Viral TikTok reveals why it’s so dangerous to wear a claw clip in a car

"These are little weapons!"

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Car Seat Safety

Car seats and bulky coats: What you need to know about winter car safety

Bulky layers can cause seatbelt straps to loosen.

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Car Seat Safety

The car seat mistake you might not realize you’re making

Heads up, mama.

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Sleep Safety

Lawmakers are working to ban crib bumpers & sleep incliners

The Safe Sleep for Babies Act of 2019 recently passed the U.S. House of Representatives.

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10 safe sleep guidelines every parent, grandparent and caregiver should know

So you can rest a little easier, mama.

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Safety

This viral photo proves just how important bike helmets really are

So why aren't more kids wearing them?

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Food

Are there heavy metals in your kid’s juice? The details of Consumer Reports’ investigation

We spoke to Consumer Reports and they had one message: Don't panic.

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Safety

Protect your family from wildfire smoke: What parents and pregnant people need to know

While most research has focused on general air pollution, emerging studies indicate that wildfire smoke can have similar health effects.

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Why every family needs an emergency go bag: Tips to stay prepared

The annual number of natural disasters worldwide has quadrupled since the 1970s.

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Baby Health

The FDA sets new lead limits in baby food—but is it enough to protect babies?

This new update aims to reduce lead exposure in young children.

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Parenting

How to talk to your kids about the California wildfires—and take action as a family

Whether your child is seeing smoky skies or hearing about fires on the news, they’re likely to have big questions—and it’s okay if you don’t have all the answers.

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