News
 

• The American Academy of Pediatrics has updated their policy regarding child passenger safety to keep children safer in vehicles. One big enhancement is that infants and toddlers should ride in a rear-facing car safety seat until they are 2 years of age or until they reach the highest weight or height limit allowed by the manufacturer of their car seat. Read more about the other recommendations.
   
• New federal standards took effect June 1, 2011 for cribs manufactured, sold, or leased in the United States. In response to the millions of cribs recalled due to a number of infant deaths; the Consumer Product Safety Commission approved standards that stop the manufacture and sale of dangerous, traditional drop-side cribs; make mattress supports stronger; make crib hardware more durable; and make safety testing more rigorous. Learn more on crib safety and safe sleep environments for infants.

Events

Events

Feb. 4 - Basics of Baby Care Class (La Crosse)

Feb. 7 - Children's Safety Event (Madison)

Feb. 10 - Car Seat Check (Madiosn)

Feb. 11 - Basics of Baby Care Class (La Crosse)

Feb. 15 - Car Seat Check (Madison)

Feb. 15 - Car Seat Check (Wausau)

Feb. 20 - Girl Scout Safety Patch program (Wausau)

Feb. 21 - Basics of Baby Care Class (La Crosse)

Feb. 23 - Car Seat Check (Madison)