In 2015, I was expecting my first baby. At 28 weeks, I spent five hours walking the aisles of what was then known as Babies?R?Us.
It was a gigantic baby store filled with hundreds of items! I used this time to read about as many products as I could to better understand why a baby needed so much stuff! Well, come to find out products for babies and toddlers are as varied as those for adults. There are at least six brands for each item you want to purchase.
As you prepare your registry, you begin to feel the weight of this new responsibility in choosing safe products for your child. Buying new comes with a quality assumption?this should work as designed. Family and friends are eager to pass along a ?gently used? car seat, stroller, or baby crib. How can you ensure what you use is safe" Check with the Experts
Do you notice how often there are recalls of infant and toddler foods and products" If not, this is a good time to become more aware of the frequency. A recall occurs when the government and/or the manufacturer removes a product from being sold in the market because it may pose a risk of serious harm. In addition to the recall, the manufacturer often offers a way to either get your money back or provide an alternate product or remedy.
Thankfully, safety recalls don?t expire. Each year, more than 100 children?s products are recalled. If you?re curious about whether an item you own has ever been recalled, you can look it up at the Consumer Product Safety Commissio...