by PediaBlog | Nov 9, 2018 | Uncategorized
*This post first appeared on The PediaBlog on November 9, 2015 . “All-Natural” ≠ “Safe” Just because a product label says something is “natural” doesn’t mean it’s safe. Dietary supplements —...
by PediaBlog | May 30, 2018 | Uncategorized
Two recent studies showcase once more why children are the ones most often impacted by bad adult behavior. Last month, the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse released a report on the young victims of accidental poisonings from legal and illegal drugs. In...
by PediaBlog | Feb 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
Despite growing warnings about accidental exposures to the contents of laundry pods in young children, the damage keeps piling up. A new study in JAMA Ophthalmology finds that liquid laundry detergent packets, which infants, toddlers, and preschoolers find attractive...
by PediaBlog | Dec 22, 2016 | Uncategorized
Over the past couple of years, The PediaBlog has looked at important safety advice during the season’s many holiday celebrations, including Christmas tree safety here, and toy safety here and here. None of the advice, most of which comes from the American...
by PediaBlog | Feb 22, 2016 | Uncategorized
We often think of accidental ingestions as potentially tragic events involving toddlers and young children. Even older infants who are mobile enough to explore their territory can find trouble. According to a new study published in Pediatrics this month, infants under...
