#FamilyVoicesFriday: Jared’s Story
On April 25, 1997, Jared was killed when the Evenflo Happy Camper portable crib he was in collapsed. Just 8 months old, Jared was a happy and spirited baby who wowed everyone he met with his beautiful...
View Article#FamilyVoicesFriday: Ethan’s Story
Ethan was an energetic and curious baby who loved to explore his environment. His parents would place him in the Baby Trend Home and Roam portable crib so that he could watch and learn from everyone...
View Article#FamilyVoicesFriday: Jamie’s Story
This week, we are honoring the memory of Jamie, who was killed in July 1998 when he became trapped between his crib mattress and the mattress support. The mattress, which was purchased with his crib...
View Article#FamilyVoicesFriday — Joseph and Juliann’s Story
Joseph and Juliann’s mother, Karen, took the twins out one afternoon for a car seat safety check at the local police department. While they were having their seats checked, Karen put the twins in their...
View ArticleRemembering Tyler with Tyler’s Teddies
When Tyler was just 10 months old he was fatally entrapped in the side of a drop-side crib. For years Tyler’s parents would find the very crib that strangled Tyler being advertised in stores as #1 for...
View Article#FamilyVoicesFriday: Remembering Bobby
When Bobby was just six months old, he was fatally entrapped and strangled by the rail of his drop-side crib. Today, this post is dedicated to Bobby and the work his family has done to ensure that no...
View Article#FamilyVoicesFriday – Juliette’s Story
Today’s #FamilyVoicesFriday is dedicated to Juliette, who was killed eight years ago this month. At just four months old, Juliette died of positional asphyxiation when she rolled over the side of a...
View Article#FamilyVoicesFriday — Kennedy’s Story
This month marks the 10thanniversary of Kennedy’s death. Kennedy was killed in August 2008 when her neck became caught in an uncovered gap in the side of her bassinet. She was only 6 months old....
View Article#FamilyVoicesFriday – Abigail’s Story
Ten years ago, at just 13-months-old, Abigail was injured when a joint in her crib rails broke apart, pinching into Abigail’s hand. Her family’s persistence helped lead to the strong mandatory standard...
View Article#FamilyVoicesFriday: Danny Lineweaver
As we recognize the 25th anniversary of Danny Lineweaver’s death, we remember that his crib-related incident is just one of many that occur each year, nearly 40 of which are fatal annually according...
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