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Evenflo's booster seats

Evenflo’s booster seats could be dangerous for kids under 40 lbs, says new report

ProPublica recently released an investigation into Evenflo's "Big Kid" booster seats.

Kinder chocolates recall

Two Kinder chocolate products have been recalled—here’s what you need to know

The Kinder Mix Chocolate Treats Basket and the Kinder Happy Moments Milk Chocolate and Crispy Wafers Assortment have been recalled.

toddler boy wearing puddle jumpers in pool hot tub

Are puddle jumpers safe in the pool? What parents need to know

Understanding the risks of the popular toddler flotation devices.

water safety tips: toddler excited at pool

5 water safety tips to share with all your kids’ caregivers this summer

The founder of Goldfish Swim School shares her top tips for keeping kids safe around the water this summer.

little girl swimming in a pool - water safety for kids

A drowning investigator’s plea to parents about water safety goes viral

These 10 tips from an expert can keep your kids safe in the water.

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infant walker recall - Motherly

Uuoeebb infant walkers recalled after failing federal safety standard

This recall was previously issued as a Product Safety Warning (26-080) on November 6, 2025, and has now been escalated to a formal recall.

soother clip recall - Motherly

Primark recalls Little Bear 2-pack soother clips due to choking and laceration hazards

Primark is recalling about 1,330 Little Bear 2-pack Soother Clips after reports that the wooden button can come off, exposing a sharp screw.

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YCXXKJ baby bath seats recalled after failing infant bath seat safety standard

If you experienced a tip-over, defect, or near-miss with this (or any) bath seat, consider reporting it to the CPSC. Reports help identify patterns and can speed up safety actions.

CreateOn Crayola-branded pip-Cubes recall

A popular magnetic toy is being pulled from shelves―parents are urged to check their playrooms

CreateOn has recalled several Crayola pip Cubes sets after the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) found that the seams on the cubes can weaken.

Grow ‘N Stow learning tower recalled for collapse hazard

Popular learning tower recalled after reports of collapses — what parents should do now

The Grow ‘N Stow Folding Learning Tower by Little Partners has been pulled due to a fall hazard.

Mom vacuuming in living room area

Don’t be afraid to vacuum during naptime—it promotes sleep resilience

Nap time does not need to sound like a recording studio. Predictable household noise can actually help babies and toddlers learn sleep resilience.

Two kids sitting in the car ready to go and waiting for parents to close their doors and start driving

The calm carpool: 10 rituals for connection between stoplights

Carpools can be more than traffic and crumbs. These ten simple rituals turn short drives into steady moments of connection, regulation and laughs.

Zippee silicone toy recall

Parents urged to check this popular silicone toy after a nationwide choking hazard recall

A popular toddler sensory toy is being recalled after safety officials flagged a serious choking risk

Inkara plushie recall

Inkari plush alpaca toys recalled for choking hazard

If your little one has one of those fuzzy alpaca toys from Inkari, it’s worth taking a quick look

Byheart baby formula recall

ByHeart expands baby formula recall nationwide amid infant botulism outbreak. Here’s what parents should know

ByHeart, a next-generation infant nutrition company, has expanded its voluntary recall to include all unexpired lots of its Whole Nutrition Infant Formula products.

Napei bath tub recall

A popular baby bath tub sold on Amazon has been recalled for a hidden battery danger

The CPSC has reported no injuries connected to this recall, but the potential hazard is serious enough that families should act quickly.

Sanven Technology baby swing recall

Parents urged to stop using these Vevor baby swings immediately

The swings’ inclined design poses a serious suffocation risk, prompting an immediate stop-use notice from the CPSC.

ice cream recall

This Häagen-Dazs treat is under recall in 31 states—here’s what to know

The FDA has announced a voluntary recall of Chocolate Dark Chocolate Mini Bars in 31 states after the manufacturer discovered a labeling error involving undeclared wheat.

CDC pasta recall

CDC expands pasta recall after 6 deaths: What parents need to know

The CDC has expanded a pasta recall tied to Listeria deaths—parents are urged to check their freezers now

Harppa high chair recall

Popular high chair recalled after reports of deadly safety hazards—here’s what parents need to know

Harppa’s 5-in-1 Convertible High Chair has just been recalled after federal safety officials found it poses serious fall and entrapment risks

black sheep egg company recall

6 million eggs recalled across 6 states after salmonella detected at Arkansas facility

Over six million eggs recalled? Don’t panic. Here’s a calm, step-by-step guide to checking your fridge, keeping mealtime safe, and protecting your little ones from salmonella.

Baby lounger recall

The CPSC just recalled Belivium Baby Loungers sold on Amazon—here’s what every parent should know

According to the CPSC, the loungers’ design puts infants at risk of suffocation, entrapment, and falls.

Mom Genius Gates

Mom Genius baby gates recalled after safety warning—what parents need to know

No injuries have been reported, but a new recall is urging parents to stop using certain Mom Genius retractable safety gates immediately.

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