Once Upon A Child(R) Keeps Kids Safe.Children's resale resale n. selling again, particularly at retail. In many states a "resale license" or "resale number" is required so that the state can monitor the collection of sales tax on retail sales. RESALE. business helps people keep kids safe in recognition of National Baby Safety Month MINNEAPOLIS Minneapolis (mĭn'ēăp`əlĭs), city (1990 pop. 368,383), seat of Hennepin co., E Minn., at the head of navigation on the Mississippi River, at St. Anthony Falls; inc. 1856. -- Once Upon A Child([R]), the retail business that buys and sells gently used and new children's merchandise, is recognizing National Baby Safety Month this September by reminding parents to be aware of toy recalls and maintain a safe home for their children. From strollers and car seats to your child's favorite toy, there are a myriad Myriad is a classical Greek name for the number 104 = 10 000. In modern English the word refers to an unspecified large quantity. The term myriad is a progression in the commonly used system of describing numbers using tens and hundreds. of items that may be harmful to your child if they don't meet current Government Safety Standards Safety standards are standards designed to ensure the safety of products, activities or processes, etc. They may be advisory or compulsory and are normally laid down by an advisory or regulatory body that may be either voluntary or statutory. . In fact, although toys are supposed to be fun and are an important part of any child's development, each year many kids are treated in emergency rooms for toy-related injuries - according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Kids Health, an informational Web site created by The Nemours Foundation's Center for Children's Health Children's Health Definition Children's health encompasses the physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being of children from infancy through adolescence. Media. According to Susan Baustian, director of the Once Upon a Child([R]) brand, the company always makes safety and product quality its top priority and checks all purchased items for recalls to make sure they meet current standards. Since the store pays on the spot for gently-used children's apparel and products, employees use a database that contains recalls of baby furniture, equipment, toys and children's apparel. "With the recent recall of toys due to lead paint, we want consumers to know that we are extremely dedicated to providing the most up-to-date information on recalls and safety information," Baustian said. "Our database is constantly updated with valuable information that assists parents and our customers in making informed decisions." Baustian says National Baby Safety Month is a great time to increase parent's awareness concerning baby products and safety issues in their children's environment. Baustian suggests helpful child safety information for parents: * Do not put soft bedding or toys in your baby's crib; this could cause suffocation suffocation: see asphyxia. * Always read labels to make sure toys are appropriate for your child's age * Avoid toys that have long strings or cords, which could cause strangulation strangulation /stran·gu·la·tion/ (strang?gu-la´shun) 1. choke (2). 2. arrest of circulation in a part due to compression. See hemostasis (2). stran·gu·la·tion n. * Painted toys should be covered with lead-free paint National Baby Safety Month is sponsored by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association. For additional information, please visit www.ouac.com. powered by Grassroots Newswire(TM) (c) 2007 eNR Services, Inc. All rights reserved. |
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