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COVID-19 Resources and Links for Vermont Families in the Northeast Kingdom
Find resources and useful links for keeping your family and loved ones safe during the global COVID-19 Pandemic. State of Vermont ‘Stay at Home, Stay Safe’ Order Vermont Public Health Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Northeast Kingdom Hospitals: Northeastern Vermont Hospital (NVRH) North Country Hospital DIY Masks / Mask Patterns Free DIY Patterns You Can Make at Home How to Make a Face Mask – DHMC Community Volunteering Northeast Kingdom Operation Face Mask Community Mask Initiative
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NEK Moms Watch: Bumbo Baby Seat Recall
If you have a Bumbo® Baby Seat or know someone who does, read on. Bumbo International Trust, manufacturer of Bumbo Baby Seats has announced a voluntary recall to the Bumbo Baby seat. According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), consumers should stop using the product immediately, as “Babies can maneuver out of or fall from the Bumbo seat, posing a risk of serious injuries.” CPSC and Bumbo International are aware of many injuries resulting from use, including reports of skull fractures, bumps and bruises. CPSC states: “Consumers should immediately stop using the product until they order and install a free repair kit, which includes: a restraint belt…
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Vermont Scores 3rd Place on Child Well-Being
Weighing four key areas, family and community, economics, education and health, a new report finds Vermont is #3 for child well-being. Vermont’s ranking is up one spot from last year. Though this news bodes well for Vermonters and parents eyeing the Green Mountain State as a place to raise children, the report is also clear that the third place finish doesn’t mean all children are living well, noting that “21,000 children in Vermont or 17 percent, were living in poverty in 2010.” Poverty is defined as a family of four’s earnings of less than $22,314, according to the US Census Bureau’s Poverty Thresholds. Across the nation, 22 percent of children…
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NEK Moms Watch: Major Recall – Phil & Ted’s MeToo Chair
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a voluntary recall of Phil & Ted’s MeToo Chairs for fall and amputation hazards. Consumers are advised to discontinue use of these highchairs, which clip onto tables, immediately. Consumers should contact the manufacturer for further instructions. According to CPSC, “Missing or worn clamp pads allow the chairs to detach from a variety of different table surfaces, posing a fall hazard. In addition, when the chair detaches, children’s fingers can be caught between the bar and clamping mechanism, posing an amputation hazard. Also, user instructions for the chairs are inadequate, increasing the likelihood of consumer misuse.” There are at least 19 reports…
