Baby monitors are aimed at protecting children, but there's a potential hazard that wouldn't even occur to most caregivers.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission says at least seven children have died in the last decade as a result of strangulation from baby monitor cords.
Children are curious, they'll reach out if they can get it within their grasp, and that cord ends up their neck and strangling them. so the CPSC and the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association are urging parents to keep baby monitors out of reach, never inside or on the edge of a crib or playpen. Preferably more than three feet away.
That's not just true for electric line cords on monitors. That's true for drapery cords and window blinds and any other corded equipment around the nursery. Keep them out of the child's reach.
Also part of the effort, warning labels to affix to baby monitor cords and other corded devices, so that any caregiver is reminded to place it far from baby's grasp to avoid future tragedies. for more tips, or to receive a tag for your baby monitor cord, parents can visit www.babymonitorsafety.org.
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:59 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:59:47 GMT
The 27-year-old woman who was on the ground staring into the barrel of a shotgun says Toledo police officers saved her life. Valarie Williams tells 13 ABC's Christine Long that it is nothing short of
The 27-year-old woman who was on the ground staring into the barrel of a shotgun says Toledo police officers saved her life. As a man stood over her pointing a shot gun to her face, Valerie Williams says, "It was like an angel came because the cops pulled up."
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:25 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:25:21 GMT
Planning is underway for the First Annual African American Male Wellness Walk in Toledo. The walk will be held August 3, 2013 at the African American Legacy Project located at 1326 Collingwood Boulevard.
Planning is underway for the First Annual African American Male Wellness Walk in Toledo. The walk will be held August 3, 2013 at the African American Legacy Project. Go to 13abc.com for details.
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:22 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:22:19 GMT
Some families in Maumee were surprised to open their utility bills and find some were ten times the normal amount. Many come from the Wrenworth subdivision and say they've been getting these very high
Some families in Maumee were surprised to open their utility bills and find some were ten times the normal amount. Many come from the Wrenworth subdivision and say they've been getting these very high bills recently and now they're asking why. At least one family did not get an actual meter reading in several months.
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:16 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:16:18 GMT
The Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority will put a levy request before voters this fall. The board of directors officially decided today to put a five year tax levy on the November 5th ballot. Port Authority
The Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority will put a levy request before voters this fall. Port Authority leaders say the levy will help to continue its community development efforts.
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:09 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:09:15 GMT
A new charter school in downtown Toledo is offering students a blended school environment. Students spend four hours in a classroom, and the rest of the curriculum is offered online. We spend the day
A new charter school in downtown Toledo is offering students a blended school environment. Students spend four hours in a classroom, and the rest of the curriculum is offered online. We spend the day at Nexus Academy of Toledo to see how the program works.
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