How Concerned Should Kansas City Parents be About Crib Safety?

Ask any parent where in the home is the safest place for the baby and they will likely reply, the crib.  In a recent study, however, it was found that there are more than an average of 26 child injuries daily that can be attributed to crib-related accidents.  That equates to over 181,000 children under the age of 2 injured in the United States per year.  The study, which is the first to look specifically at how many fatal and non-fatal injuries young children suffer from cribs, bassinets and playpens over a 19-year period, showed that falling is the most common cause of injury and that 83% of the total injuries suffered were from cribs.

If this sounds familiar, it might be due to the work of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).  Their task is to insure that consumer products do not pose a risk of injury to the public.  Now, think recalls.  According to the CPSC more than 11 million cribs, playpens or bassinets have been recalled since 2007 for safety issues, and most recently the CPSC has announced the voluntary recall of over 500,000 bassinets.   

So how can parents protect their children?  A good resource is A Guide for New Parents, Getting Your Home Ready for Baby.  The attorneys at Roswold Law Group encourage all parents to carefully review this guide and other materials that are suitable to assist in outfitting a nursery.  As Kansas City Child Injury Lawyers, we know accidents involving children are the most devastating to families.  Let's keep our Kansas City children safe!

If you have a child who has suffered a serious injury because of an defective crib accident in Kansas or Missouri, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses.  Contact the experienced Kansas City Personal Injury Attorneys of Roswold Law Group. 

With over 15 years of experience in Child Injury cases, we may be able to help you and your family through this difficult time.  Call today to set up a free consultation to discuss your personal injury claim.  You'll be glad you did.

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