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Important Product Safety Recalls
Consumer product safety is an important issue, especially when it comes to children’s products. As we are notified of product recalls, we will post the information on this page to help keep you informed.
Lead Testing in Drinking Water Program
You cannot see, smell, or taste lead in water. Testing is the only way to know if lead is present. There are no known safe levels of lead. Lead can cause physical and behavioral effects in children.
Radon
Radon is a natural gas sometimes found in indoor air. Radon is estimated to cause many thousands of deaths each year.
Outdoor Home Playground Safety Handbook
If you have playground equipment in your backyard, you’ll want to make it a fun and safe place for kids to play.
Child Care Safety Field Trips
Guidelines to follow when you consider taking children on a field trip.
Safe Sleep
Tragedies can result from dangerous sleeping arrangements such as infants sleeping alone in unsafe surroundings and infants sleeping with their parents or other household members.
Safe Sleep For Baby
Each year in New York State, more than 120 infants die of sleep-related infant deaths, including Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Allergy Awareness & Elijah’s Law
Child care professionals play a critical role in protecting the health and safety of the children in their facilities, which includes allergy awareness.
Pool Safety Guidelines
Swimming is a refreshing activity that promotes physical fitness, coordination and well-being. Studies have shown that teaching children to swim gives them confidence and reduces the likelihood of drowning because they learn skills and water safety techniques.
Videos
Ever felt stuck in a cycle of defiance with a child? Watch as we explore how a simple shift in mindset—and the power of offering choices!
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