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The past few months have been scary for parents. Every time you turn on the TV, there’s another recall of children’s products that could cause serious injuries. Even worse, some children have died.

It’s  terrible when those companies that we entrust with the safety of our kids cam violate that trust and produce dangerous toys, jewelry, cribs, and more. Even hand-me-downs from your closest family members might not be safe, as some of these recalls span many years.

Not only do these recalls affect parents, they affect care givers. Daycare centers now have to check their cribs, play yards, and other items to make sure that they are truly safe. Groups like Toys for Tots have to go through every donation to make sure it isn’t covered in lead paint or made with dangerous magnets that could puncture a child’s intestines if swallowed.

Only days ago, over 600,000 more toys were recalled for excessive amounts of lead. Mattel has recently accepted the blame for the magnet design flaw that caused at least one death and many other injuries. Structural flaws in cribs designed by the Reading, Pennsylvania company, Simplicity Inc., have been linked to at least three infant deaths. And now many Kolcraft play yards could pose serious dangers as well.

If you have a young child or infant, I ask you to please check all their toys, jewelry, cribs, play yards, and other products to make sure they are safe. A child’s life is precious and preventing their injury or death is a responsibility we can’t ignore.