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Toxins in household dust may be harmful to kids
Most of the dust that coats your furniture and floors comes from outdoors and can pose a health threat, a new study suggests.
BPA in canned foods could harm children, group says
Measurable levels of the chemical additive bisphenol A (BPA) were found in a variety of canned goods, including some that claimed to be BPA-free, according to an analysis released this week by the nonprofit advocacy group Consumers Union.
Toxic toys? Health group finds high lead levels
Children's toys carrying the Barbie and Disney logos have turned up with high levels of lead in them, according to a California-based advocacy group — a finding that may give consumers pause as they shop for the holiday season.
Child Safety
Car seats can limit kids' oxygen supply
Kids should be put in car seats only when traveling, not while sleeping or "hanging out" at home, child health experts warn.
 
Many parents, caregivers lack basic child-safety information
Parents of young children identified fewer than half of the potential safety hazards for kids in a home, but did far better than either health-care professionals or day-care workers, a new study finds.
 
Half Of All Bathtub Injuries Involve Toddlers
43,000 kids are treated in emergency rooms each year, study finds
 
Rear-facing car seats protect toddlers better

Researchers urge change in safety seats for kids up to 4 years
 
Top 10 Things Kids Accidentally Swallow

From bracelets to (eeek!) boogers, here's what Baby's bound to gulp down
 
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