Posted on March 20, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Welcome to Pediatric Safety’s “Weekly Tweet Roundup”- a recap of the past week’s child health and safety news from around the world.
Each day we strive to tweet relevant and timely health and safety information for parents, medical professionals and other caregivers. Occasionally we may miss something, but we think overall we’re doing pretty well at keeping you informed. But for our friends and colleagues who are not on Twitter (or who are but may have missed something), we offer you a recap of the past week’s top 25 tweet-worthy events.
- Keeping Toxic Chemicals Out Of Your Home | http://t.co/QHO4cPMx 2012-03-17
- Costume jewelry found to have high levels of toxins and carcinogens, tests show http://t.co/Jydiwch0 2012-03-17
- Guidecraft Recalls Children’s Play Theaters Due to Tip-over Hazard http://t.co/HOqBKrPo 2012-03-16
- Vaginal birth after C-section carries more risks for complications: study http://t.co/PJfnU2tF 2012-03-16
- 3 School Bus Accidents in the News: Are Your Kids Safe? http://t.co/UGOihWpg Post asks some important questions. Worth reading 2012-03-16
PedSafe Tweet of the Week:
Protect Your Child from Household Poisons – Fantastic article by EMS World
http://t.co/k6HDG9oy Please RT!
- Gardening Tips for Beginners | Healthy Child Healthy World http://t.co/DnIavsKz 2012-03-16
- Strength training does a young body good, too – http://t.co/iHDIGbuF http://t.co/o9xqdsGh 2012-03-16
- Preemies Still Receive Inhaled Nitric Oxide Despite Lack of Supporting Evidence and Standards http://t.co/lGjaHUhF 2012-03-16
- Less US kids injured on stairs than a decade ago but ER’s still see stair related injuries ~ every 6 mins http://t.co/wjDkYtwL 2012-03-16
- Research on Rare Bone Disorder Reveals New Insights into Autism http://t.co/cfWqiKZ9 2012-03-16
- Family Volley: Informing vs Tattling – how do you teach your kids to tell the difference http://t.co/XKd4Zu2p Wonderful post! 2012-03-15
- Genetically Engineered Foods at a Glance | Healthy Child Healthy World http://t.co/IjPqqC1I 2012-03-14
- Circumcision tied to lower prostate cancer risk – new study indicates future research worth pursuing http://t.co/Jb1VPZt8 2012-03-14
- Ask Dr. Mom: My toddler walks “funny” – Confessions of a Dr. Mom 2012-03-13
- First study to document potential effects of cancer on young children’s development http://t.co/b9rZK0X5 early data…but good to know 2012-03-13
- Are you tornado safety savvy? | Things families should know to keep safe!! http://t.co/HCcUK8Ei 2012-03-13
- Keeping Young Athletes Safe From Sexual Abuse: in 4 out of 5 cases, it’s someone the child knows! http://t.co/vydgXMuq 2012-03-13
- Rise in Preschool Cavities Prompts Anesthesia Use http://t.co/F1WZGNJo Dentists are seeing preschoolers with 6-10+ cavities 2012-03-13
- Concussion Symptoms Linger in Kids -may persist for up to a year after the injury http://t.co/39iAehN1 2012-03-13
- Younger kids are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than their slightly older peers in the same grade http://t.co/KkHU2JqA hmmm 2012-03-12
- Buckyballs – Another Magnet Safety Warning http://t.co/jZaVih1A These are dangerous in a house with young kids! 2012-03-12
- The law of the hand: 32 countries now ban physical discipline of children http://t.co/EI6DBQX4 thoughts??? 2012-03-12
- How to choose best food for baby? Dr. Sears’ Five Tips for a Healthy Start http://t.co/c2Nr5l33 great post! 2012-03-12
- Snoring tied to kids’ risk of behavioral problems http://t.co/EDsUFqbO If breathing problems, consult a pediatrician 2012-03-12
