Illinois researchers Dr. Gina Lowell & @kpquinlan found #SUID rates vary based on birth hospital, identifying a possible mechanism to enhance #safesleep education at these hospitals. #InjuryFree2023

Our BABI Lab @BoiseStateCOEN @BoiseState contributed to the research behind some of these new testing recommendations suggested to make loungers safer for babies. Exciting to see our efforts making a difference in product safety and saving babies’ lives.

After dozens of people reportedly became sick with elevated levels of lead linked to cinnamon fruit pouches, the @US_FDA announced it will monitor incoming shipments of cinnamon.

Cover of current issue of OB/Gyn journal shows what NOT to do. Pillows and stuffed animals in a crib = unsafe environment for infant sleep. Each year, 3,500 US infants die, most involve an unsafe sleep environment like this. @MDEdgeObGyn

In 2013, we partnered with medical researchers to help prevent pediatric scald burns by making microwave doors less accessible to small children. Learn more from @kpquinlan, one of the doctors behind the updates to our standard:

Fisher-Price has re-announced their recall of the Rock N’ Play after 8 additional infant deaths. Learn about the recall and why its so important to participate here: https://t.co/Mkkb2JDIOY

Important recall announcement from @USCPSC on two dangerous inclined sleeper products:

#Recall: @FisherPrice reannounces recall of 4.7 million Rock ‘n Play Sleepers; At least eight deaths occurred after recall. Stop using and get refund or voucher. CONTACT: 866-812-6518 or https://t.co/1Ykvlvx2ej. Full recall notice: https://t.co/pvEhnDJH9X

Thank you @LurieChildrens @USCPSC @RWeintraubCFA @RepSchakowsky @RepRobinKelly @AmerAcadPeds @kidsindanger & @safekidspres for all of the work you have done to save infant lives and spread awareness about #safesleep.

Parents: Keep stuffed animals, bumpers, wedges, blankets and pillows out of your baby's crib, bassinet and play pen. #ClearTheCrib #SafeSleep

Every year, around 3,500 babies in the U.S. die suddenly and unexpectedly while they're sleeping. Dr. Rachel Y. Moon offers the latest evidence on ways to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and help prevent these tragic deaths. https://t.co/5jfBNNzif9

Ban on crib bumpers, inclined sleepers nears final approval after years of @AmerAcadPeds advocacy: https://t.co/iG1BRMFjq9

Victory for families and safe sleep advocates! Last night, the U.S. Senate passed the Safe Sleep for Babies Act which bans infant inclined sleep products and padded crib bumper pads which have led to dozens of infant deaths. This bill passed in the U.S. House last year.

Important piece in this week’s New England Journal by @LoisLeeMD and colleagues. Firearm deaths just eclipsed traffic deaths as leading cause of injury death among young people in US. @DrBenHoffman @mmelzer1 @karensheehanmd

Crossing Lines — A Change in the Leading Cause of Death among U.S. Children | NEJM

The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Safe Cribs Act that would ban hazardous padded crib bumpers from the marketplace and help keep babies safe. Read @AmerAcadPeds statement to learn more:

The Senate has passed Safe Cribs Act, banning the sale of dangerous crib bumper pads. Read the @AmerAcadPeds Statement:

If lithium button batteries are swallowed, they can get stuck in the esophagus triggering a chemical reaction that can burn through the esophagus in just 2 hours! 🤯💔 Know where the batteries are in your home and secure them out of reach of children.… https://t.co/JRXoVQ3Bwf

@kpquinlan's team at @RushMedical worked with @UMengineering students who designed a device to simulate and measure the depression caused by an infant’s head to help determine the effect of bed softness on #SUID risk. #SIDS #safesleep #InjuryFree2022

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