Did you know that the sale, advertisement and import of baby walkers was banned in Canada in 2004? Or that the American Academy of Pediatrics called for the total ban and recall of baby walkers in 1995 and 2001 (although the recommendation was ignored)? Or how about the fact that the Medical Journal of Australia […]
Toddler Dies After Being Accidentally Run Over by Father
Our thoughts go out to the family of Mutia Noraini Ayup in Sandakan Malaysia during their grief stricken time. Three year old Mutia Noraini Ayup died of severe head injuries on Friday night after her father accidentally ran over her with his four wheel drive vehicle. He was reparking the car while at a relatives […]
Toy Safety for Kids
Children learn through play and toys have an important role in a child’s learning and development. As it is impossible to watch your child every second of the day, there are some quick and easy things you can do to ensure their toys are safe: Read the labeling on new toys. ‘Not suitable for children […]
Anchor Heavy Furniture and Televisions to Prevent Injuries
An overwhelming number of children die every year due to falling televisions and furniture. In the United States alone one child dies every two weeks and over 2,000 are injured every month due to a television or heavy appliance falling onto them. What can I do to help keep my home safe? Ensure wall brackets […]
Five Year Old Survives Four Story Fall
A five year old girl miraculously survived a four story fall from her apartment balcony in Sungai Long, Malaysia today. After her mother left her home alone with the balcony door open, she pushed a chair to the railing and climbed over, falling four stories and landing on a garage roof. A security guard who […]
Our Top Ten Reasons for Washing Your Hands with SOAP!
What is the most affordable and effective public health initiative in the last 100 years? SOAP! Hand washing with soap can prevent illness and saves lives. Take a look at our 10 tips for hand washing. Washing your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds (or the length of time to sing Happy Birthday […]
Reducing your Families Exposure to Toxic Chemicals
Everyone is vulnerable to toxins in the environment. Children in particular are more vulnerable when it comes to toxins than adults for many reasons, these include: Children’s metabolisms are faster and therefore they absorb toxins faster. Their developing brains and immature reproductive and immune systems are unable to detoxify chemicals to which they are exposed. […]
Home Safety Checklist
Between 2003 and 2005 there were over 150,000 admissions in Malaysian government hospitals due to children’s accidental injuries (aged 0-19 years old). When we think of childhood safety, we need to remember that young children don’t understand the concept of hazards or what is safe or unsafe. Normal physical development, curiosity or boredom will expose […]
