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Someone Think Of The Children

Brooks Brothers Thanks Three-Week Old Infant For Requesting Their Catalogue. What?

Reader Jillian thought she was keeping an eye on her three-week-old son, Benjamin, but apparently, he managed to sneak away and sign up for a Brooks Brothers catalog. As Jillian explains, "either I have a very preppie prodigy on my hands, or his name is already on a mailing list." More »

11:30 AM on Sun Jul 6 2008
By Carey
5,747 views, 41 comments

Latest by Lucky225: @jillian: LMFAO @ "promise we don't give out your info". There is so much B.S. you have to go through to keep hospital record information private. If you don't fill out EVERY opt-out form they have (and even more »

someone think of the children

More Children Are Drowning In Pools And Spas, Says The CPSC

Here's some bleak news, more children are drowning in pools and spas lately, says the CPSC. The increase in deaths is probably due to a increase in the number of pools and spas in the U.S., but Consumer Reports warns that some pools are more dangerous than others. More »

11:23 AM on Thu May 22 2008
By Meg Marco
3,214 views, 40 comments

unfortunate

Hey Burger King, This Cigarette Lighter Makes A Less-Than-Ideal Kid's Meal Toy

A South Bend, Indiana family is a little ticked off after finding a cigarette lighter in their child's Burger King kid's meal, says WSJV. More »

9:46 AM on Tue May 13 2008
By Meg Marco
4,976 views, 33 comments

potty mouth toys

Mom Upset Over "Death Threat" Elmo

Little James here loves Elmo. In fact, his entire house is filled with every Elmo toy you could possibly imagine and even a few you can't. One of these beloved Elmos is a model that you can program with your computer to say your kids name. Recently, James' mother replaced the batteries in "Elmo Knows Your Name" and is now convinced that the doll is homicidal. More »

3:37 PM on Fri Feb 22 2008
By Meg Marco
12,205 views, 95 comments

lead contamination

Members Of Congress Implore Mattel To "Do The Right Thing," Recall Lead-Tainted Toy Blood-Pressure Cuff

56 Members of Congress want to know why Mattel CEO Robert Eckert refuses to issue a nationwide recall for a toy blood-pressure cuff that is contaminated with lead. The affected blood-pressure cuff, sold as part of the Fisher-Price Medical Kit, was recalled exclusively in Illinois after Mattel received a complaint from State Attorney General Lisa Madigan. Legislators want Eckert to stand by a pledge made to reassure a jittery public before the holiday buying season that Mattel would 'earn back our trust with deeds, not just with words.' More »

10:12 AM on Sat Feb 2 2008
By Carey
2,973 views, 18 comments

Latest by thatgirlinnewyork: Eckert's career was first made at Kraft/Philip Morris-- obfuscation comes naturally to those who peddle toxicity--whether that be chemically-laden packaged foods, tobacco, or toys. By golly, that man has touched just about every life stage--cradle to grave. Congrats, Bob!! more »

badvertising

Bus Radio Advertises To School-Bound Kids

The school district that approved McDonald's-sponsored report cards has a hot new partnership with Bus Radio, a friendly company that advertises to kids as they ride to school! More »

10:47 AM on Sat Jan 19 2008
By Carey
3,601 views, 36 comments

censorship

Uproar Over Tiny Illustration Of Naked Statue In Children's Book

A German author and her publisher were thrilled when a U.S. publisher inquired about putting out a North American edition of one of her bestselling children's books... until the U.S. publisher asked the author to airbrush some of her illustrations. More »

8:50 AM on Fri Jan 18 2008
By Meg Marco
10,425 views, 109 comments

someone think of the children

Walmart Is Still Selling Recalled Lead-Tainted Bibs

Walmart is still selling lead-tainted Baby Connection bibs that were recalled last May. Reader Jeff made the discovery after his wife accidentally purchased two packs of recalled bibs for their 4-month-old daughter while vacationing in the Poconos. More »

7:00 PM on Sun Jan 6 2008
By Carey
3,393 views, 29 comments

recalls

Illinois AG (Still) Wants Ban On Magnets In Children's Products

Illinois AG Lisa Madigan is tired of children dying after ingesting improperly secured magnets in children's products, so she's suggesting a ban, according to the Chicago Tribune:
Illinois Atty. Gen. Lisa Madigan sent a second letter Friday to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission urging a law banning magnets in children's toys.
More »

9:48 AM on Mon Dec 24 2007
By Meg Marco
1,302 views, 28 comments

someone think of the children

12 Year Old Kid Flying Alone? Don't Expect Too Much Help From Southwest

The Columbus Dispatch has an article about unaccompanied minors on airplanes that contains the following interesting nugget about Southwest Airlines' policy:
Southwest escorts children 5 through 11 who are traveling alone, but "once you hit 12, you're considered a youth and not an unaccompanied minor," said Teresa Laraba, the airline's vice president for ground operations.
Unlike most airlines, Southwest is nice enough not to charge for escorting younger kids, but you're out of luck once your precious little brat turns 12. So what should you do? More »

11:41 AM on Mon Dec 17 2007
By Meg Marco
4,730 views, 109 comments

Latest by AlphaTeam: Man I was so relieved when I turned 12 and didn't have to fly with an escort! more »

cpsc

22 Children Died Toy-Related Deaths In 2006

Toy injuries were responsible for 22 deaths and 220,500 emergency room visits in 2006, according to a report from the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The report looked at injuries affecting children under 15 and found that most deaths were caused by asphyxiation or collisions associated with riding toys, scooters, toy pegs, and rubber balls. More »

3:00 PM on Sun Dec 16 2007
By Carey
2,425 views, 24 comments

recalls

RC2: Kids Falling Out Of Feeding Chair, Potty-Training Chair Contaminated With Lead

It's been one hell of a morning for RC2. The manufacturer of the infamous lead-tainted Thomas & Friends toys is recalling a feeding chair that 12 kids have managed to use as a launch platform and a "Winnie-the-Pooh" potty-training chair that's tainted with lead. Funnily enough, only the orange paint used on the "Winne-the-Pooh" plaque is tainted. More »

10:52 AM on Thu Dec 6 2007
By Meg Marco
1,281 views, 10 comments

recalls

Old Navy Recalls Boy's Jacket, Offers $5 Gift Card

This Old Navy boys windbreaker has a waist drawstring, a big "no no" according to the CPSC's children's clothing safety guidelines. You can either cut the drawstring out, or return the jacket to Old Navy for a full refund and get a $5 gift card for your trouble, meaning you've essentially been paid $5 to let your kid to wear a jacket. More »

12:11 PM on Tue Dec 4 2007
By Meg Marco
2,272 views, 52 comments

recalls

Total Number Of Products Recalled For Lead In 2007 Reaches 16.2 Million

While Aquadots grabbed all the news this month, 1,391,800 products were recalled for lead contamination. Most of them were cheap toy jewelry, cars, and action figures. The sort of stuff you see at "dollar stores." More »

11:58 AM on Fri Nov 30 2007
By Meg Marco
886 views, 7 comments

shopping

Toys R Us Tries To Reassure You After Year Of Recalls

Toys R Us has written a reassuring letter to its customers outlining its toy safety policies and threatening to discontinue selling products from any company that ignores them. Since Toys R Us still sells Mattel toys and Thomas & Friends wooden train sets, it's hard to imagine a company that wouldn't make the cut. More »

9:59 AM on Fri Nov 16 2007
By Meg Marco
1,130 views, 8 comments

someone think of the children

Popular Australian Toy Filled With GHB

A toy that won the Australian Toy of the Year award this year has been recalled because it contains small beads that are filled a glue the body metabolizes into GHB. As in gamma-Hydroxybutyric acid, a party drug popular among ravers. More »

9:53 PM on Mon Nov 5 2007
By Meg Marco
26,615 views, 22 comments

debate

Should Soda Makers Stop Marketing To Kids Under 16?

The Center For Science In The Public Interest (CSPI), and the International Association of Consumer Food Organizations (IACFO). have joined together to start the "Global Dump Soda" campaign. More »

12:59 PM on Mon Oct 29 2007
By Meg Marco
1,633 views, 38 comments

recalls

Bumbo Baby Seats Recalled After 3 Children Sustain Skull Fractures

Bumbo baby seats are meant to help infants stay upright before they're actually able to do it on their own. The trouble is, they're not especially good at keeping the child from catapulting itself out of the chair. This has resulted in 28 injuries including 3 skull fractures, according to the CPSC. More »

5:22 PM on Thu Oct 25 2007
By Meg Marco
5,367 views, 49 comments

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