Posts Tagged ‘safety’

The Hazards of Children’s Toys

Sunday, December 20th, 2009

It is a concern of many parents, unsafe toys. They are right to be concerned as dangerous toys can and have caused serious harm to lots of children, although thankfully with improving toy regulations, instances are on the decrease. However, parents still need to be careful and below we highlight some of the important things to look out for to ensure toys are safe.

Sharp edges. Many toys that you might not consider to be a risk can have sharp edges that are potentially harmful. As children frequently run with their toys and play with them in a rough manner, picking up a cut or a jab from a sharp-edged toy is very easy.

Ionic Air Purifiers – Safety Tops All Criteria

Wednesday, April 1st, 2009

Safety assumes top priority in the selection of an ionic air purifier for use in the home, office, factory or school.

Existing ionic air purifier technology, regardless of whether they originate in North America, Europe, Japan or China produce a primary beneficial reactive agent.Depending on the specific technology, these reactive agents may be called negative ions, bipolar ions, plasmacluster ions and so on. They are produced with the objective of eliminating contaminants in the air we breathe. There is much research on the efficacy of these reactive agents in eliminating contaminants. What is lacking is information on whether these same potent reactive agents also cause harm to human tissues, particularly the fragile and sensitive tissues that line our breathing passages from the windpipe to the lungs.

Crib Bedding Sets and Newborn Care

Tuesday, October 7th, 2008

So you’ve bought the crib – congratulations! But now you must be wondering what bedding you’re going to put in it. A large number of bedding sets will include many different items, but you might find that you don’t really need them all. The most up-to-date recommendation for crib bedding is to use sheets only, and keep other bedding out. Leaks will happen, of course, so buy a few extra crib sheets. It’s better to spend your money on a few really good, durable, and comfortable crib sheets than on accessories you don’t even need.

Caution Pays: Locating the Perfect Nursery Bedding

Monday, October 6th, 2008

If you’re a new parent, chances are you’re getting completely overwhelmed by the vast range of styles available for baby bedding and nursery decor. If you’re looking for an animal design, you can find just about anything you can imagine, from caterpillar crib bedding to elephants. Or maybe you’re looking for angels? There are well over a hundred unique options. And if you want nursery rhymes or cartoon characters, put aside a couple of weeks just to browse!

Choosing Baby Linens with Care: Important Facts to Consider

Wednesday, October 1st, 2008

If you’re not sure how you want to decorate your nursery, start by choosing the baby bedding set. The nursery is all planned out. You’ve chosen the crib, the rug, the stuffed animals, even the light-switch covers… but have you forgotten something? When planning the nursery, you need to carefully choose your crib bedding set. Here are some of the main things to consider:

– First are foremost, consider your newborn’s comfort. Bedding should be soft, with 100% cotton being one of the best choices. Knit cotton, flannel, and high thread count woven cotton are all excellent choices.