TikTok Toy Explosion Burns Boy, Sparks Warning
#TikTokSafety #ChildSafetyA 9-year-old Illinois boy suffered second-degree facial burns after a TikTok trend prompted him to microwave a sensory toy, causing it to explode. This dangerous online challenge has led to multiple similar injuries at a local hospital. read more
Toddler Ejected from SUV; Mother Arrested for Child Abuse
#ChildSafety #CaliforniaNewsA 19-month-old child fell from a moving SUV onto a busy California road. The mother was arrested for felony child abuse. The child was hospitalized but is expected to fully recover. Police are investigating the January incident. read more
AAP Shifts Focus from Screen Time to Systemic Reform
#ChildSafety #DigitalWellbeingNew AAP guidance shifts child online safety focus from just parental screen limits to corporate responsibility. It advocates for regulations on harmful content and algorithms, while encouraging open family dialogue about digital habits. read more
Arsell Recalls Benadryl Liquid Elixir Bottles Over Child Poisoning Risk
#BenadrylRecall #ChildSafetyThousands of Benadryl bottles have been recalled due to child poisoning concerns, as the packaging is not child-resistant. The affected product was sold online at Amazon from 2023-2024. No injuries have been reported, and consumers are advised to secure the product and contact Arsell for a refund. read more
Georgia Church Daycare Closed After Workers Allegedly Drug Toddlers
#DaycareScandal #ChildSafetyA Georgia church daycare was closed down as three workers were arrested for allegedly giving toddlers Benadryl to induce sleepiness before nap time. Charges include cruelty to children and failure to report child abuse. read more
Teachers Suspended for Allowing Students to Give Tattoos at School
#TexasTeachers #ChildSafetyIn Texas, teachers are suspended after students give each other tattoos with a shared needle at Travis Intermediate School. Parents are outraged, fearing the spread of diseases. Teachers failed to notice the tattooing, leading to suspensions and a school district investigation. read more
CPS Takes Child from Michigan Home with Loaded Handgun
#ChildSafety #NeglectInvestigationA five-year-old boy in Michigan answered the door to police with a loaded handgun, prompting Child Protective Services to take custody of him. The child first presented a knife before retrieving the weapon, leading to charges against adults in the home. read more
"Tensions Rise as Immigrant Families Fear Sending Kids to School"
#ImmigrationCrackdown #ChildSafetyTrump's immigration crackdown makes families question the safety of sending children to school as fears of deportation intensify. The administration's new policy allowing arrests at schools has left many parents anxious, with some viewing schools as one of the few safe places. read more
Woman Arrested for Leaving Child in Cold Car at Truck Stop
#Nebraska #ChildSafetyBrittney Clark, 27, left a 4-year-old girl alone in a car at a Nebraska truck stop while she played "skill games" inside. The child was found unattended with the car off and the temperature at 24 degrees, leading to Clark's arrest for child abuse and assault. read more
NCRC Head Arrested for Child Enticement, School Reacts Swiftly
#SchoolLeaderArrested #ChildSafetyAn elite D.C. preschool's board expressed shock over the arrest of school head James Carroll on child enticement charges, sharing the news with parents. Carroll's alleged online activities led to an FBI investigation. The school placed him on leave and assured parents of safety measures read more
Parents Arrested in Connection to Baby's Suffocation in Filthy Home
#GeorgiaCrime #ChildSafetyParents arrested for second-degree murder after their eight-month-old infant suffocates when trapped between couch cushions and mattress in squalid Georgia home. Child cruelty and drug paraphernalia charges also filed. Conditions included animal feces, insects, and rotten food. read more
Heroic Bystander Saves Toddler from Speeding SUV in Arizona
#GoodSamaritan #ChildSafetyA good Samaritan saves a toddler from being hit by a car in a busy intersection in Arizona, as captured by a dashcam. The woman who rescued the child risked her own life, while the child's father attributes the incident to postpartum depression. read more
Father Thwarts Child Abduction Attempt in Brooklyn, NY
#ChildSafety #CommunityWatchA masked man attempted to snatch a child from his father's hands in Brooklyn, captured on surveillance footage. The father fought off the assailant, leading to an arrest made with the assistance of the Crown Heights Shomrim Patrol and the NYPD. read more
Toddler narrowly avoids car collision in Arizona, bystander rescues him
#Arizona #ChildSafetyGood Samaritan saves toddler from being hit by a car in Arizona intersection. Woman records tense rescue, feeling helpless. Child's father attributes incident to unlocked door and postpartum depression. Local authorities investigating. read more
Child Found Dead in Car Outside Florida School Due to Forgetfulness
#Florida #ChildSafetyA one-year-old was found dead in a car outside a Florida middle school after a family member forgot to take them to daycare. The investigation is ongoing, and no charges have been filed as of yet. read more
Man in Clown Mask Arrested for Attempted Kidnapping of Child
#Colorado #ChildSafetyThomas Gallegos, 56, was arrested in Colorado for breaking into an eight-year-old girl's home while wearing a clown mask and attempting to abduct her. The girl fought back, sustaining injuries, and Gallegos was identified through security footage and his wife's confirmation. read more
"Justin Bieber's Father Faces Backlash for Daughter's Social Media Pics"
#JeremyBieber #ChildSafetyJeremy Bieber, father of Justin Bieber, faces backlash for sharing bikini photos of his 6-year-old daughter on Instagram. Concerns over child safety on social media are on the rise with questionable comments being left on the posts, prompting criticism. read more
Tragic Death of Three-Year-Old Boy in Washington Septic Tank
#Washington #ChildSafetyA tragic incident in Washington resulted in the death of a three-year-old boy who fell into a neighbor's septic tank while playing with his brother and a neighbor. The boy was found dead in the tank, prompting authorities to empty its contents. read more
Utah Child's Tragic Death Highlights Need for Gun Safety Measures
#Utah #ChildSafetyAn 8-year-old boy in Utah died after accidentally shooting himself in the head in a car outside a convenience store while his mother was inside. The incident was deemed unintentional. Utah lacks laws regulating firearm storage around unsupervised minors. read more
Daycare Bus Driver Arrested for Leaving Child in Hot Bus
#FloridaCrime #ChildSafetyBarbara Ledbetter, a daycare bus driver in Oviedo, Florida, was arrested for leaving a six-year-old girl in a hot bus for over an hour. She falsely claimed to have checked the bus before locking it. Ledbetter faces a child neglect charge. The daycare has fired her. read more
Nebraska Mother Faces Child Abuse Charges for Leaving Baby in Hot Car
#ChildSafety #HotCarDeathsNebraska mother, Cara Dugan, faces child abuse charges for leaving her 3-month-old baby in a hot car to go horse riding at a fairground. Good Samaritans heard the baby crying, intervened, and the infant is now safe. read more
"Tragic Death of Infant in Hot Car Prompts Criminal Investigation"
#Childsafety #HotcarawarenessNine-month-old dies in Texas after being left in a hot car for nearly 8 hours by the grandmother, with temperatures reaching 106 degrees Fahrenheit in Beeville. The incident resulted in a criminal homicide investigation, highlighting the dangers of leaving children unattended in hot cars. read more
Tragic Hot Car Deaths Stir Heartbreak and Concern Across Nation
#ChildSafety #HotCarDeathsA six-month-old baby boy in Louisiana tragically dies after a parent forgets to drop him off at daycare, leaving him in a hot car in temperatures exceeding 100 degrees. The parent discovered the mistake upon trying to pick up the child later. read more
#HotCarDeaths #ChildSafety
A toddler in Georgia died after being found inside a hot car, with police investigating the cause. This is the sixth hot car death of children in the US this year. Authorities urge caution in hot weather. read more
#FloridaCrime #ChildSafety
A carjacker in Florida abandoned a three-year-old girl on the roadside after stealing her mother's car, resulting in charges of kidnapping and carjacking for suspect Willio Petioma. read more
#SummerCampAccident #ChildSafety
A 5-year-old girl, Marley, was rushed to the ICU after being strangled by a jump rope while at summer camp near a slide. The incident led to her hospitalization in Atlanta, Georgia, and subsequent recovery at home. read more
#ChildSafety #PetMauling
A six-week-old baby boy, Ezra Mansoor, died in Tennessee after being mauled by the family's pet husky, sustaining critical injuries including a brain bleed. The parents, Mark and Chloe Mansoor, decided to donate Ezra's organs, raising awareness about child safety with pets. read more
#NewYork #ChildSafety
Kathy Hochul, New York's governor, plans a bill to ban smartphones in schools to enhance child safety online, advocating against tech companies profiting from children's mental health. Her efforts face opposition from big tech. read more
#ParentingMistakes #ChildSafety
Paris Hilton responded to concerns over her son Phoenix wearing a life jacket backward during a Hawaii vacation, admitting the mistake on TikTok. She clarified she kept him close and thanked followers for advice on parenting. read more
#Arizona #ChildSafety
A man in Arizona shot a six-month-old baby multiple times during a standoff with the child’s mother, who managed to escape and seek help. The baby was rescued and hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries while the father remained in the burning house. read more
#DriveByShooting #ChildSafety
A nine-year-old boy and his dog narrowly escaped bullets during a drive-by shooting in Fort Worth, Texas. The incident injured six young people aged three to 19. Fort Worth Police Department is asking for information. read more
#FloridaCrime #ChildSafety
A three-year-old boy in Florida accidentally shot himself in the foot with his school police officer mother's gun while she was cooking. The mother faces charges of child neglect with great bodily harm and has been relieved of her duties. read more
#Memphiscrime #ChildSafety
Police in Memphis shared footage of a car theft where a one-year-old child was found unharmed in the back seat of the vehicle a few miles away. The suspect is still at large. read more
#Melatonin #ChildSafety
The melatonin industry is urged to enhance child-proof packaging voluntarily following a surge in ER visits by American children accidentally ingesting these supplements. The Council for Responsible Nutrition gives brands 18 to 24 months to modify packaging. read more