Are weighted blankets safe? Doctors say no, manufacturers say yes. Pediatricians Warn Parents Against Weighted Products for Infants According to a KSAT News report, the U.S. CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) reported an infant death associated with weighted products marketed as safe, prompting AAP doctors to warn parents to…
Halloween night can be dangerous for families if they’re not careful. How to Have a Safer Halloween Night The holidays are a wonderful time for family activities. Children and their parents build life-long memories by dressing up and spending time together. But Halloween night is also rife with real…
Lead is unfortunately common in popular baby food pouches. FDA Warns Parents of High Lead Levels in WanaBana Fruit Pouches According to a KSAT News report, the FDA has issued a warning to parents over high lead in popular food pouches for children. According to the FDA, the WanaBana…
Auto accidents can traumatize children. 18-wheeler Collides With School Bus, Sending 6 Children and the Driver to the Hospital According to a KSAT News report, 6 middle-school students and one bus driver were hospitalized when an 18-wheeler ran a red light and collided with the bus. Police reported the…
Drivers often become more careless near home. 5 People Injured in High-Speed Crash Caused by Teen Driver According to a KSAT News report, a teen driver caused an accident that injured 5 people and nearly sent the vehicle crashing into a South Side home. Police reported the incident occurred…
This article explains first aid for a bite wound to your child or another individual. Man Allows Dog to Attack and Injure Neighbor During Argument According to a KSAT News report, a man is in serious condition after a neighbor allowed his dog to attack him during an argument.…
School bus accidents are rare in Texas. School Bus Burns While Being Towed on the Northeast Side According to a KSAT News report, a school bus caught fire while being towed on Loop 410. Police reported the incident occurred at around 2:15 a.m. on September 21, on the 4100…
Texas has an alarmingly high rate of infant and child deaths from hot vehicles. Bexar County Deputy Fired After Leaving Infant Son in Hot Vehicle According to a San Antonio Express-News report, a Bexar County Deputy was dismissed after forgetting his infant son in a hot vehicle. The Bexar…
Small children can easily slip away from their parents when not watched closely. 2 Small Children Rescued by Police in 1 Week According to a KSAT News report, police rescued 2 San Antonio children this week from busy streets in the middle of the night. Early Monday morning, police…
An adult should always supervise children during water activities. 16-Year-Old Fatally Drowns in Comal River According to a San Antonio Express-News report, a boy fatally drowned in the Comal River on Saturday while enjoying a float down with his family. Police responded to a missing persons report at the…