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Pop quiz. Who do you think are the best advocates for child safety issues? a) Pediatricians; b) Elected Officials; c) Teachers; d) Parents? The answer is: e - none of the above.
That’s right. While many of these groups work hard for children, peer-for-peer advocacy, or kids lobbying on behalf of kids, can actually have the biggest impact of all.
Take Lauren Maunus, a sophomore from South Fork High School in Stuart, Florida, who became a young advocate because of her sister, Rachel.
Sometimes it takes traveling more than 7,000 miles to get a fresh perspective on something you’ve been doing for more than 25 years. That’s what happened to me in December when my colleague, Alexis Kagiliery, and I traveled to Doha, Qatar to conduct a technician certification.
The situation in Doha reminded Alexis and me of the United States 30 years ago, before there were child restraint laws. In Doha, there were few traffic lights, everyone drove at breakneck speed and we never saw a police officer doing traffic control.
March 2013 Child Product Safety Recalls from Federal Agencies.
3/15/2013 FDA: Nishimoto Trading Co., Ltd is voluntarily recalling packages of Kameda Brand Rice Cracker "Kotsubukko" snack food because they may contain undeclared milk.
3/15/2013 FDA: Grippo Foods, Inc is voluntarily recalling potato chips due to possible containment of metal fragments.
January 2008 Child Product Safety Recalls from Federal Agencies.
01/02/2008 - ATVs Recalled By KYMCO Due to Suspension Failure; Riders Can Lose Control of Vehicle
01/03/2008 - Toy Wagons Recalled by Tricam Industries Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
February 2008 Child Product Safety Recalls from Federal Agencies.
March 2008 Child Product Safety Recalls from Federal Agencies.
03/04/08 - Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls ATVs Due to Risk of Injury to Riders
April 2008 Child Product Safety Recalls from Federal Agencies.
04/01/08 - Master Lock Recalls Lock and Leash™ Locks Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
04/02/08 - Children’s Hooded Sweatshirts Recalled by Brents-Riordan Inc. Due to Strangulation Hazard
May 2008 Child Product Safety Recalls from Federal Agencies
05/06/08 - Weil-McLain Gas Boilers Recalled Due to Carbon Monoxide Hazard
June 2008 Child Product Safety Recalls from Federal Agencies