Articles tagged with 'toy safety' | Checkup Newsroom

The holidays bring many new “toys” for the kids. New toys bring the potential for new bumps and bruises, given that Cook Children's Health Care System tends to see an uptick in injuries due to e-bikes and e-scooters after the …

Halloween is a fun time where kids and caregivers can let their imagination take hold. Children and adults alike dress up as various characters. A mix of spooky and fun costumes will adorn the streets of North Texas this year, and Cook Children’s …

By Laura Romano, D.O., hospitalist at Cook Children's Medical Center- Fort Worth The season of the Great Pumpkin, falling leaves, and fun Halloween costumes has officially arrived! My kids are so excited to show off their Halloween costumes …

Each year in the United States, 3,500 babies die unexpectedly during sleep, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  In Tarrant County, between 2018 and 2022, there were 124 deaths due to Sudden Unexpected Infant …

By Jean YaegerToys gifted during the holidays are meant to bring joy and adventure. But toys can also pose risks for choking, head injury and other dangers.A curious toddler might swallow a Barbie shoe or stick a craft bead up their nose. Older …

By Ashley AntleIt’s gift-giving season once again! While shopping for those on your holiday list can be fun, finding the perfect gift for the children in your life may present some challenges. What toys are safe and age-appropriate? What will grab …