Even in cold weather, infants should never sleep with blankets or share adult bred, ACS says

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As temperatures drop, the NYC Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) is reminding caregivers about the ways to keep babies safe while sleeping: Even in cold weather, babies should always sleep alone – without loose bedding like a blanket, quilt or … Read More

How to protect children from window falls this spring and summer

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As temperatures rise and windows are opened, the Health Department, the NYC Administration for Children’s Services (ACS), and the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) are urging landlords, homeowners and tenants to take action to prevent window falls. Properly … Read More