Study says bounce houses inflate risk of injury for kids

Study says bounce houses inflate risk of injury for kids

Bounce houses, moonwalks and similar inflatable attractions caused an increasing number of injuries in kids, according to a recent study. Researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of the Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital examined pediatric injuries associated with inflatable bouncers. They discovered that from 1995 to 2010 there was a 15-fold increase in the number of inflatable bouncer-related injuries that were treated in U.S. emergency departments among children younger than 18 years of age….

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Consumer group lists the 10 most dangerous toys for kids

Consumer group lists the 10 most dangerous toys for kids

This year toys with the potential to seriously harm or kill children continue to be found on store shelves, in catalogues and on e-retailers’ websites. World Against Toys Causing Harm publishes its list each year with the warning that consumers should be proactive in shopping to make sure the toys they buy are safe. “These particular toys are illustrative of some hazards in toys being sold to consumers, and should not be considered as the…

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