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eBay's decision to ban infant inclined sleepers from its platform

eBay Bans Infant Inclined Sleepers, Other Companies Urged to Do Same

Earlier this year, investigation revealed inclined sleepers linked to dozens of infant deaths
About 5.7 million Contigo Kids Cleanable Water Bottles have been recalled in the United States because the clear silicone spout can detach and pose a choking hazard to children

Millions of Contigo Kids Cleanable Water Bottles Recalled

Contigo has received 149 reports of the spout detaching, including 18 spouts found in children's mouths
Nearly three-quarters of traumatic brain injuries in children and teens are attributable to consumer products that are regulated by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Consumer Products Tied to Three-Fourths of Youth Brain Injuries

Findings indicate priority areas for TBI prevention and intervention, including floors and beds
About 3 percent of sleep-related infant deaths occur in a sitting device

3 Percent of Infant Sleep-Related Deaths Occur in Sitting Devices

Less than 10 percent of deaths occur in properly used car seats during travel
Ten infants are known to have died in the Fisher-Price Rock 'n Play sleeper since 2015

Ten Infant Deaths Linked to Fisher-Price Rock ‘n Play Sleepers

All infants died after rolling from their back to their stomach or side while unrestrained
Following implementation of a federal mandatory safety standard on infant walkers in 2010

Decrease in Infant Walker-Related Injuries Since 2010

Decrease in injuries following implementation of federal mandatory safety standard in 2010
Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional injury-related death for children aged 1 to 4 years

AAP Provides Safety Precautions to Prevent Drowning

Drowning is leading cause of unintentional injury-related death for children aged 1 to 4 years
One in five parents say they have not made plans with their children about what to do if they became separated at an amusement park or carnival

C.S. Mott Poll Addresses Child Safety at Amusement Parks

2016 saw U.S. emergency departments deal with 30,000 injuries linked to amusement parks, carnivals
The population-based rate of off-road-vehicle-related injuries was reduced following a 2010 Massachusetts law restricting their use by children aged younger than 14 years and regulating their use by children up to age 18 years

Age Legislation Cuts Off-Road-Vehicle-Related Injury Rate

Following implementation of legislation, reduction in rate of ER, inpatient discharges for <18-year-olds
The recent deaths of two Arizona children in hot cars show the need for a proposed federal law that would require carmakers to install alarms for back seats

Alarms Could Save Children From Being Left in Hot Cars

Alarms would alert drivers to children in back seat when they turn off the engine