New Years Safety Reminders from the Consumer Product Safety Commission

The CPSC has issued a "What’s In and What’s Out" List for a Safe New Years

WASHINGTON, D.C. - 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.

Below is a list of the CPSC list with links for more information on www.hotelfun4kids.com

OUT	IN
FALLING ASLEEP AMID SCENTED CANDLES	EXTINGUISHING ALL CANDLES AT BEDTIME AND WHEN LEAVING A ROOM Candle fire deaths increased 750% from 1980-1998. See Seasonal Holiday Safety Tips
OLD CHESTS THAT LOCK AUTOMATICALLY Lane cedar chests manufactured before 1987 can lock automatically, suffocating children.	LANE CEDAR CHESTS WITH NEW LOCKS Obtain free new locks from Lane at 888-856-8758; lanefurniture.com
NOT WEARING HELMETS	GETTING THE HELMET HABIT Helmets can prevent serious head injuries while cycling, skateboarding, skating, scooter riding, and in snow sports. See Helmet Safety for Skiers,Snowboarders and Dangers of Bike Helmet on Playgrounds - Safety News.
OLD FREEZERS WITH AUTOMATIC LATCHES Chest Freezers made between 1945-1970 can trap and suffocate children	DISABLING LATCHES ON OLD CHEST FREEZERS If you don't know how, contact: aham.org/freezer_safety.htm or 800-267-3138 More Information
WRONG TOY, WRONG AGE Small parts can choke kids under 3 years old.	RIGHT TOY/RIGHT AGE See Holiday Safety Alert - CPSC Announces Recall Round-up of Toys and Children's Products See Tips on Buying Toys for Children See Safety tips for Buying Safe Toys and Using Toys Safely
PLACING BABY ON ITS STOMACH TO SLEEP Increases the risk of SIDS & suffocation.	PLACING BABY ON ITS BACK TO SLEEP See Crib Safety News
BABIES SLEEPING IN ADULT BEDS Many babies die annually while sleeping in adult or makeshift beds.	BABIES SLEEPING IN CRIBS See Crib Safety News
SMOKE ALARMS WITH DEAD BATTERIES	WORKING SMOKE ALARMS
HOLIDAY LIGHTS WITH NO LAB LABEL Holiday lights without a testing lab label such as UL or ETL may be fire hazards.	CHECKING THE LABEL ON HOLIDAY LIGHTS See Seasonal Holiday Safety Tips
OLD PLAYPENS Some older playpens have top rails that must be rotated when set up. These rails can collapse, entrapping babies.	NEW PLAYPENS Top rails lock into place automatically. See Crib Safety News
OLD CRIBS Older cribs may be unsafe, due to missing or loose hardware, too much space between slats or cutouts on headboards.	NEW CRIBS Meet safety standards to protect baby. See Crib Safety News
CRIBS WITH SOFT BEDDING Soft quilts, comforters, and pillows can suffocate babies.	CRIBS WITHOUT SOFT BEDDING See Crib Safety News
BABIES LEFT IN OR NEAR WATER FOR EVEN A MOMENT	BABIES ALWAYS WITHIN REACH IN OR NEAR WATER See Pool and Beach Safety Tips
DRAWSTRINGS Drawstrings on the hood & neck of kids' jackets & sweatshirts can strangle.	SNAPS OR VELCRO On the hood & neck of kids' jackets & sweatshirts. See Danger of Strangulation from Drawstrings on Children's Outerwear
WINDOW BLIND CORDS WITH LOOPS Children can strangle in cord loops.	CUTTING ANY LOOPS ON WINDOW BLIND CORDS See Hotel and Hotelroom Safety Tips
BACKYARD PLAYSETS ON HARD-PACKED EARTH, CEMENT OR ASPHALT Falls can cause serious head injuries	BACKYARD PLAYSETS ON SOFT SURFACES Sand, wood chips, mulch, shredded rubber Playground Safety Travel News - Playground Safety Dangers of Bike Helmet on Playgrounds Playground Safety Tips
WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW CAN HURT YOU	Go to www.cpsc.gov ; 1-800-638-2772

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