March 29, 2023 March Recalls on Children’s Products Parents and caregivers should be aware of several child-related product recalls. Learn More Here is a list of March recalls collected from the following major federal agencies: the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Food and Drug Administration, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Mockingbird expanded its recall on strollers to include Mockingbird Single Strollers due to fall hazard. Ecoxall recalled Sodium Hydroxide Caustic Soda Beads and Potassium Hydroxide Flakes due to failure to meet child resistant packaging requirements. Pfizer recalled Nurtec ODT Orally Disintegrating Tablets due to failure to meet child resistant packaging requirement and risk of poisoning. Meiling Hou recalled Baby Crib Bumpers due to violation of federal crib bumper ban and suffocation hazard. Epoch Everlasting Play recalled all Calico Critters Animal Figures and Sets sold with bottle and pacifier accessories due to choking hazard. Two deaths have been reported. Sandoz recalled Aprepitant Capsules and Lidocaine and Prilocaine Cream due to failure to meet child resistant packaging requirement and risk of poisoning. Ouwoer Direct recalled Multi-Purpose Kids Bike Helmets due to risk of head injury. Smocked Runway recalled Classic Whimsy Children’s Pajamas due to violation of federal flammability standards and burn hazard. Primark recalled Children’s Bamboo Plates due to risk of lead and chemical exposure hazards. Patagonia recalled Patagonia Infant Capilene Midweight Base Layer Sets due to choking hazard. Perrigo recalled Gerber Good Start SootheProTM Powdered Infant Formula due to potential Cronobacter Sakazakii contamination. Maxi-Cosi is recalled the Coral XP Rear-Facing Infant Seat due to risk of injury in a crash. More Information For recall details, visit the links above or review the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Food and Drug Administration and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration websites.
February 12, 2019 Fostering Inclusive Spaces for Children of All Abilities Join APOST at United Way’s Pittsburgh Office for this eye-opening and interactive workshop, tailored to increase awareness about disabilities, and to share different ways to make your program space more inclusive for children with disabilities. With her firsthand experience living with a disability and parenting a child with a disability too, guest presenter, Michelle Walker, of Lend An Ear Consulting, will be here to help participants navigate this important topic for Out-of-School Time providers. Questions are encouraged. Objectives of this workshop are: Participants will learn and discuss the various types of disabilities, both visible and invisible. Participants will explore ways to be more inclusive, more accessible and welcoming for all. Registration To register, visit their event page. Questions For questions, contact APOST at 412.456.6876 or apost@uwac.org.
January 3, 2019 Toddler Life: Free Class Series This seven-class series explores how to enjoy life with a toddler, keep them safe and healthy, and teach them what they are ready to learn. Parents and expectant parents are invited to learn about and discuss topics that can help their toddlers succeed. By attending, all parents earn points toward baby clothes, toys, equipment, and can receive 50 diapers per month. For expectant parents, there are opportunities to earn a new pack ‘n play, car seat, or high chair by completing seven classes. This series runs on Tuesdays from January 22 to March 5, 2019. A light dinner will be provided. Topics The following topics will be discussed: Positive Discipline Developmental Stages Sibling Adjustment Toilet Training Stress-Reduction Registration Register for these free classes by phone (412.945.7670) or online through the Facebook event page. Share this flyer with your networks.
December 20, 2018 Let’s Chat About Early Language and Literacy The PA Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) and Early Intervention Technical Assistance (EITA) are hosting chat sessions during the winter months to discuss early language and literacy development topics. Join these 30-minute online chat sessions, offered at 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., to discover resources to share with families and implement in your classroom or center. These sessions will take place on the second and fourth Friday of every month from January through March 2019. Chat Sessions Disconnecting to Connect | January 11, 2019 Building Vocabulary | January 25, 2019 Storybook Reading | February 8, 2019 Print in the Environment | February 22, 2019 Playing with Sounds | March 8, 2019 Supporting Dual Language Learners | March 22, 2019 More Information Visit their event website to learn more about the topics, credits, and registration. PQAS credit hours and Infant/Toddler hours available.
