A danger that many do not consider is something that most parents use to help keep our mind at ease- Baby monitors. Baby monitors pose entanglement and strangulation risks when placed too close to your child’s crib. So what can you do to keep your kids safe? The JMPA (Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association) launched a website this week to help educate parents and caregivers on how to protect your children from this risk. The information is availavle in English and Spanish.

You can find it here: www.BabyMonitorSaftey.org . These are the tips they offer:

Parents are urged to request a free warning label to attach to your baby monitor cords so that everyone who cares for your baby will know be aware of the safety rules to follow  regarding baby monitors. There is a new standard for all baby monitors to have warning labels attached  before being sold to the consumer. Is this going far enough? Should something that is made for your peace of mind introduce another hazard to your babies environment? There are options for cordless baby monitors on the market as low as around $30. If you are shopping for a baby monitor at this time you may want to consider this option.