There have been a large number of recalls these past two months that involve products relating to children. The Child Care Health Program recommends that all child care providers visit the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) website at www.cpsc.gov and click on “Recalls and Product Safety News” or call the CPSC hotline at 1-800-638-2772 for detailed information on recalls. Remember to check the website for recalls when you buy used furniture and toys.

Sign up to be notified about recalls

To sign up to receive e-mails from the CPSC when children’s products are recalled go to www.cpsc.gov and click on “Recalls and Product Safety News.” Scroll down and click on “Join our recall notification list” (on lower left hand side of screen). Check the “Infant/Child” product box when you sign up and you will receive e-mails when children’s products are recalled.

Recalled car seats and booster seats

Information on recalled car seats and booster seats is posted on the website of the Safety restraint Coalition, Washington’s Child Passenger Safety Program: Please visit www.800BUCKLUP.org.