The number one question we get from parents about choosing a booster seat is which style is safest – high-back or no back (backless). Continue reading

Safety Squad has responded to many emergencies, in clinical settings as well as within the community. Below are three critical first aid kit items that many families don’t know about: Continue reading

It's been a while, but we're posting again. More to come. Here's a practical tip. Even though many kids are super tech savvy, very few will know how to call 911 on your phone if the screen is locked. Test... Continue reading

You may remember that we helped call attention to this problem back in March 2010. Here's the original story. It looks DJG has finally issued a recall. Please contact Dorel and take any action required if your seat is included.... Continue reading

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The Chicago City Council on Wednesday will consider a proposal aimed at getting parents expert help when it comes to wrestling the alligator that is a child car safety seat. An estimated 83.9 percent of child car seats are not... Continue reading

Lifesavers 2010 is in the books. First off, we're always thankful for the friends, colleagues and experts we spend time with at Lifesavers. You're crucial in shaping the message we deliver to parents about keeping children safe. Next, there were... Continue reading

As part of this NBC Report, Safety Squad's Tom McQueen Investigated the seats in question: View more news videos at: http://www.nbcchicago.com/video. A Chicago father's home video that apparently shows the failure of multiple child safety seats is getting some high-level... Continue reading

Taking the knobs off the stove when not in use is better than buying knob covers for them. Continue reading

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One assumption is that if you have a built-in fire alarm system in your home, you don't have to call 911. This is not true. Continue reading

Hey Everyone! In 2010, we're going to be posting more often and on a wider array of family safety topics. We are also going to be moving to video on a good portion of posts. Our new store will highlight... Continue reading

Unlike cribs.. cradles, bassinets, and co-sleepers are not regulated by the federal government. During the past 13 months, more than 1,000,000 bassinets by 3 different manufacturers have been recalled. The latest re-issued recall involved the Simplicity close sleeper or bedside... Continue reading

Well, we're in Las Vegas again for the All Baby & Child Expo, but of course we had to fly here first. Steve was sitting next to a perfectly quiet and cute "lap baby". The lap baby issue has always... Continue reading

Safety for baby is about more than 'baby gear' and 'car seats'. At the cuspe of World Breastfeeding Month and the recent demonstration in Lincoln Square, we felt the need to "thank" all of our breastfeeding clients. Everyday, Safety Squad... Continue reading

Just like learning infant CPR and how to use your baby's car seat, Cord blood banking needs to be taken care of before you deliver your baby. Every day we work with savvy, motivated parents who understand the importance of... Continue reading