SEPTEMBER IS BABY SAFETY MONTH

Sponsored annually by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA), this month-long education campaign exists to increase consumer awareness of safety issues surrounding the safe use and selection of juvenile products.

 There is an abundance of material available today for parents and caregivers looking for safety information regarding juvenile products. JPMA has created a special website for Baby Safety Month which can be viewed at http://www.jpma.org/bsm/2010/. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to read through the safety tips in an effort to create a happy and safe environment for their child.

Baby Safety Month started in 1983 when JPMA initiated “Expectant Mother’s Day.”  In 1986, it was extended to a week long celebration, until 1991, when JPMA sponsored the first “Baby Safety Awareness Month.”  Since then, every September has been designated as Baby Safety Month.

 We are pleased to announce that this year's Baby Safety Month will focus on safe sleep practices. Look for more details on  this Spring!