Child Safety « Mommy Melting Pot

New Children’s Product Recall: Clarks® Children’s Shoes

September 18th, 2009

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission posted a new recall on its web site.

Clarks® Children’s Shoes Recalled by C & J Clark America Due to Choking Hazard

Name of Product: Children’s Shoes

Units: About 2,000

Distributor: C & J Clark America Inc., d/b/a the Clarks Companies N.A., of Newton, Mass.

Hazard: Molded rubber pieces on the sole of the [...]

Child Kidnapper Thwarted By 911 Caller

September 13th, 2009

Here’s another kidnapping story with a thankfully happy ending.

A Day At The Park

On August 29, 2009, an 11-year-old girl (who was not identified by name) was with her family at Jefferson Park in Salt Lake City, Utah. After informing her family that she had to use the restroom, she walked toward the restroom, alone. According to Ogden Police [...]

Update on Jaycee Lee Dugard: Child Found After Being Abducted 18 Years Ago

September 4th, 2009

Due to the popularity of my article on the finding of Jaycee Lee Dugard, I decided to post an update on her story, since it is something that affects parents everywhere. With so many stories that have tragic endings, it’s uplifting to report a story that has a happy ending.

Jaycee Lee Dugard: Missing Child Found After 18 Years

August 28th, 2009

Missing Child Statistics

As a parent, the worst possible thought I could imagine is the loss of one of my children. I can’t even conceive of the kind of grief that must consume a parent who has lost one. Did you know that a child is reported missing every 40 seconds? For the parent of a child who has disappeared, [...]