Children's Indoor Play Society - CHIPS's Discussions

H1N1 Decision Chart The person does not have a fever (temperature less than 38oC (100.4oF), but does have these symptoms: • Sore throat • Runny nose • Stuffy nose • Cough Probably a cold. Get some rest. The person has a fever over 38oC (100.4oF). The fever came on suddenly and is accompanied by these symptoms: • Cough • Significant fatigue • Headache • Sore throat • Muscle aches Probably the flu. Rest at home. The person has a fever over... More...

  Toys and Childhood Lead Exposure   Plastic Chart     Children may be exposed to leada well known health hazard.  Toys that have been made in other countries and then imported into the U.S. or antique toys and collectibles passed down through generations put children at risk for such exposure.  To reduce these risks, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issues recalls of toys that could pot... More...

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We had a great presentation about Bike and Helmet safety today, and we just wanted to make sure our members had access to all the brochures were available, Ride Safely!

Sometimes as parents, we put our faith into the stores.  We buy a toy from a large department store because, if they have it on the shelves, it must be safe.  This is not true.  We as parents must educate ourselves in knowing what toys are harmful or safe.  I attaching this Toy Safety Manual for you to read and will be posting more toy recall websites so that you as parents can see which manufacturers are recalling their toys.   TOY SAFETY MANUAL 101 More...