A friend of mine over at saavy suburban shared this very important information that i wanted to pass along to my readers. Thank you so much to the alert from WebMD Home Health & Parenting Center Health & Baby Center Health
Infant Tylenol Recalled
Faulty Cover Could Lead to Wrong Dose
By Daniel J. DeNoon
WebMD Health News Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD
Feb. 17, 2012 -- 574,000 bottles of infant Tylenol have been recalled by Johnson & Johnson's McNeil Consumer Healthcare division.
A faulty part of the dosing system -- an interior cap called a "flow restrictor" -- can get pushed down into the bottle. This interferes with the syringe used to measure each dose. It could result in kids getting too much or too little acetaminophen, the painkiller/fever-reducer that is Tylenol's active ingredient.
The recall affects seven lots of infants' Tylenol Oral Suspension 1 oz. Grape, sold over the counter across the U.S. The recalled infant Tylenol:
Has the UPC code 300450122308
Has lot numbers BIL0U00, BIL0V00, BIL3500, BJL2D00, BJL2E00, BJL2T00, or BJL2U00
The product should not be used if the interior cap has been pushed down into the bottle. If the cap is intact, the product may be used.
"We apologize to parents and caregivers who have found our SimpleMeasure dosing system hard to use," McNeil president Denice Torres said in a news release.
McNeil says that it has not heard of anyone being harmed by the recalled product. "The risk of a serious adverse medical event is remote," a company news release says. However, the company admits it has received several complaints about the faulty SimpleMeasure system.
The system works by pushing the dosing syringe into the flow restrictor, then turning the bottle upside down and using the syringe to draw the correct dose. It's a new system, ironically put in place to reduce the risk of overdose.
The company is offering a refund to consumers who contact McNeil at its Tylenol web site or by calling 888-222-6036.
This is the latest in a string of recalls of Tylenol and other Johnson & Johnson products involving familiar brands such as Rolaids, and Tylenol products for arthritis, cold and flu, allergies, and sinus pain.
More information on the recall, and a video demonstrating how to use the product’s dosing system, can be found at www.tylenol.com/page2.jhtml?id=tylenol/news/subp_tylenol_recall_9.inc
SOURCES:
McNeil web site.
Johnson & Johnson web site.
© 2012 WebMD, LLC. All rights reserved.
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Saturday, February 18, 2012
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Burns
This information was passed along to me from a friend.TNT mother who worked on the ambulance service many years always promotes the use of egg whites as well. Please keep this in mind should you or someone your in contact with suffer a burn.
A young man sprinkling his lawn and bushes with pesticides wanted to check the contents of the barrel to see how much pesticide remained in it.
He raised the cover and lit his lighter; the vapors ignited and engulfed him. He jumped from his truck, screaming.
His neighbor came out of her house with a dozen eggs and a bowl yelling: "bring me some more eggs!"
She broke them, separating the whites from the yolks.
The neighbor woman helped her to apply the whites onto the young man's face.
When the ambulance arrived and the EMTs saw the young man, they asked who had done this.
Everyone pointed to the lady in charge.
They congratulated her and said: "You have saved his face."
By the end of the summer, the young man brought the lady a bouquet of roses to thank her.
His face was like a baby's skin.
A Healing Miracle for Burns:
Keep in mind this treatment of burns is being included in teaching beginner fireman. First Aid consists of first spraying cold water on the affected area until the heat is reduced which stops the continued burning of all layers of the skin. Then, spread the egg whites onto the affected area.
One woman burned a large part of her hand with boiling water. In spite of the pain, she ran cold faucet water on her hand, separated 2 egg whites from the yolks, beat them slightly and dipped her hand in the solution. The whites then dried and formed a protective layer.
She later learned that the egg white is a natural collagen and continued during at least one hour to apply layer upon layer of beaten egg white. By afternoon she no longer felt any pain and the next day there was hardly a trace of the burn. 10 days later, no trace was left at all and her skin had regained its normal color. The burned area was totally regenerated thanks to the collagen in the egg whites, a placenta full of vitamins.
Since this information could be helpful to everyone: Will you please pass it on?
A young man sprinkling his lawn and bushes with pesticides wanted to check the contents of the barrel to see how much pesticide remained in it.
He raised the cover and lit his lighter; the vapors ignited and engulfed him. He jumped from his truck, screaming.
His neighbor came out of her house with a dozen eggs and a bowl yelling: "bring me some more eggs!"
She broke them, separating the whites from the yolks.
The neighbor woman helped her to apply the whites onto the young man's face.
When the ambulance arrived and the EMTs saw the young man, they asked who had done this.
Everyone pointed to the lady in charge.
They congratulated her and said: "You have saved his face."
By the end of the summer, the young man brought the lady a bouquet of roses to thank her.
His face was like a baby's skin.
A Healing Miracle for Burns:
Keep in mind this treatment of burns is being included in teaching beginner fireman. First Aid consists of first spraying cold water on the affected area until the heat is reduced which stops the continued burning of all layers of the skin. Then, spread the egg whites onto the affected area.
One woman burned a large part of her hand with boiling water. In spite of the pain, she ran cold faucet water on her hand, separated 2 egg whites from the yolks, beat them slightly and dipped her hand in the solution. The whites then dried and formed a protective layer.
She later learned that the egg white is a natural collagen and continued during at least one hour to apply layer upon layer of beaten egg white. By afternoon she no longer felt any pain and the next day there was hardly a trace of the burn. 10 days later, no trace was left at all and her skin had regained its normal color. The burned area was totally regenerated thanks to the collagen in the egg whites, a placenta full of vitamins.
Since this information could be helpful to everyone: Will you please pass it on?
Friday, February 10, 2012
Practice fire safety when using a kitchen toaster.
Many years ago one of my best friends had a house fire caused by a toaster. Growing up, she was always advocating to peers to keep toasters unplugged. Out of respect; I did. It's something that stayed with me even as I raised my own children. I found myself constantly behind my spouse and children unplugging the chord. I can't even begin to tell you how many nights I walked back to the kitchen just to double check.
Earlier today I'm making toast. I was busy mopping the kitchen floor when I heard it pop up. I thought I would finish first when I smelled something burning. I walk out and can't believe my eyes. My 4 slice toastmaster is still glowing hot and the levers are both up. I decided to watch it for several minutes to see if it would shut off.
After maybe 5 minutes I did in fact unplug the toaster. It did not shut off. It appeared to glow even brighter. I have no doubt this toaster would have eventually ignited had I not unplugged it.
A fire safety tip: always unplug toasters when not in use. One never knows.
Earlier today I'm making toast. I was busy mopping the kitchen floor when I heard it pop up. I thought I would finish first when I smelled something burning. I walk out and can't believe my eyes. My 4 slice toastmaster is still glowing hot and the levers are both up. I decided to watch it for several minutes to see if it would shut off.
After maybe 5 minutes I did in fact unplug the toaster. It did not shut off. It appeared to glow even brighter. I have no doubt this toaster would have eventually ignited had I not unplugged it.
A fire safety tip: always unplug toasters when not in use. One never knows.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
A greener home
A couple weeks ago while having dinner at my oldest sons my daughter-in-law introduced me to her home made laundry soap. I have to admit I was surprised to see how great the clothes smelled and looked.
Having asthma and allergies in the house I've since found myself looking up other products and recipes and questioning our own products used in the home.
Instead of using harsh chemicals I've started trying a few things myself. I've found it's easier to breath and just as effective to wipe up spills and dust with a damp cloth rather than dusting spray.
I've read hydrogen peroxide kills mold and mildew. It sanitizes and removes stains.
I started to look up a few homemade recipes and even brought out from the dust a very old home remedy book past down from my great grandmother. Who knew I already held some of life's greatest treasures and never bothered to look them up or read.
Here are a few household cleaning recipes I wanted to share and pass along for others to try.
All purpose disinfecting cleaner
2 cups distilled water
1-1/2 to 3 tsp liquid Castile soap
1 tsp tea tree oil
Mix ingredients and add a couple drops Of your favorite essential oil to give it a pleasant scent.
Oven and stovetop cleaner
1/4 cup baking soda
Enough water to form a paste
Put on cool oven or stovetop.
Hint: let it sit over night for stubborn stains.
Toilet bowl cleaner
1 cup borax
Pour into toilet bowl at night. Scrub in the morning and flush.
Countertop and glass cleaner
1/4 cup white distilled vinegar
1 quart warm water
Mix and pour into a spray bottle. While with crumpled newspaper and forgo the paper towel.
Grandma and my daughter-in-law would be impressed at my accomplishments!!!
Having asthma and allergies in the house I've since found myself looking up other products and recipes and questioning our own products used in the home.
Instead of using harsh chemicals I've started trying a few things myself. I've found it's easier to breath and just as effective to wipe up spills and dust with a damp cloth rather than dusting spray.
I've read hydrogen peroxide kills mold and mildew. It sanitizes and removes stains.
I started to look up a few homemade recipes and even brought out from the dust a very old home remedy book past down from my great grandmother. Who knew I already held some of life's greatest treasures and never bothered to look them up or read.
Here are a few household cleaning recipes I wanted to share and pass along for others to try.
All purpose disinfecting cleaner
2 cups distilled water
1-1/2 to 3 tsp liquid Castile soap
1 tsp tea tree oil
Mix ingredients and add a couple drops Of your favorite essential oil to give it a pleasant scent.
Oven and stovetop cleaner
1/4 cup baking soda
Enough water to form a paste
Put on cool oven or stovetop.
Hint: let it sit over night for stubborn stains.
Toilet bowl cleaner
1 cup borax
Pour into toilet bowl at night. Scrub in the morning and flush.
Countertop and glass cleaner
1/4 cup white distilled vinegar
1 quart warm water
Mix and pour into a spray bottle. While with crumpled newspaper and forgo the paper towel.
Grandma and my daughter-in-law would be impressed at my accomplishments!!!
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Choking prevention
My grown kids are always teasing me about being overly protective and concerned of choking. I never think we can be alert enough to all the hidden dangers or hear it enough. In an effort to prove my position i ran across this great article i wanted to share.
What can I do to keep my child from choking?
Choking is a very common cause of unintentional injury or death in children under age one, and the danger remains significant until the age of five. Objects such as safety pins, small parts from toys, and coins cause choking, but food is responsible for most incidents. You must be particularly watchful when children around the age of one are sampling new foods. Here are some additional suggestions for preventing choking.
Don’t give young children hard, smooth foods (i.e., peanuts, raw vegetables) that must be chewed with a grinding motion. Children don’t master that kind of chewing until age four, so they may attempt to swallow the food whole. Do not give peanuts to children until age seven or older.
Don’t give your child round, firm foods (like hot dogs and carrot sticks) unless they are chopped completely. Cut or break food into bite-size pieces (no larger than ½ inch [1.27 cm]) and encourage your child to chew thoroughly.
Supervise mealtime for your infant or young child. Don’t let her eat while playing or running. Teach her to chew and swallow her food before talking or laughing.
Chewing gum is inappropriate for young children.
Because young children put everything into their mouths, small non-food objects are also responsible for many choking incidents. Look for age guidelines in selecting toys, but use your own judgment concerning your child. Also be aware that certain objects have been associated with choking, including uninflated or broken balloons; baby powder; items from the trash (e.g., eggshells, pop-tops from beverage cans); safety pins; coins; marbles; small balls; pen or marker caps; small, button- type batteries; hard, gooey, or sticky candy or vitamins; grapes; and popcorn. If you’re unsure whether an object or food item could be harmful, you can purchase a standard small-parts cylinder at juvenile products stores or test toys using a toilet paper roll, which has a diameter of approximately 1¾ inches.
Last Updated 10/20/2010
Source Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth to Age 5 (Copyright © 2009 American Academy of Pediatrics)
What can I do to keep my child from choking?
Choking is a very common cause of unintentional injury or death in children under age one, and the danger remains significant until the age of five. Objects such as safety pins, small parts from toys, and coins cause choking, but food is responsible for most incidents. You must be particularly watchful when children around the age of one are sampling new foods. Here are some additional suggestions for preventing choking.
Don’t give young children hard, smooth foods (i.e., peanuts, raw vegetables) that must be chewed with a grinding motion. Children don’t master that kind of chewing until age four, so they may attempt to swallow the food whole. Do not give peanuts to children until age seven or older.
Don’t give your child round, firm foods (like hot dogs and carrot sticks) unless they are chopped completely. Cut or break food into bite-size pieces (no larger than ½ inch [1.27 cm]) and encourage your child to chew thoroughly.
Supervise mealtime for your infant or young child. Don’t let her eat while playing or running. Teach her to chew and swallow her food before talking or laughing.
Chewing gum is inappropriate for young children.
Because young children put everything into their mouths, small non-food objects are also responsible for many choking incidents. Look for age guidelines in selecting toys, but use your own judgment concerning your child. Also be aware that certain objects have been associated with choking, including uninflated or broken balloons; baby powder; items from the trash (e.g., eggshells, pop-tops from beverage cans); safety pins; coins; marbles; small balls; pen or marker caps; small, button- type batteries; hard, gooey, or sticky candy or vitamins; grapes; and popcorn. If you’re unsure whether an object or food item could be harmful, you can purchase a standard small-parts cylinder at juvenile products stores or test toys using a toilet paper roll, which has a diameter of approximately 1¾ inches.
Last Updated 10/20/2010
Source Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth to Age 5 (Copyright © 2009 American Academy of Pediatrics)
Friday, October 28, 2011
HealthyChildren.org - Halloween Safety Tips
Found a web sight with some great safety tips I wanted to share. May everyone have a safe and Happy Halloween.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Protect your Children from Predators
Is there anything more we can do to protect our children from predators?
Instead of just telling these children what not to do, we practice with them exactly what they should do. I ordered my copy today for just 3.95 shipping and am looking forward to it ariving.Emmy Winning DVD.
- Full-length, instructional program and no advertisements.
- NO CHARGE (except for shipping)
- Only 10,000 copies so act fast
http://www.safefromharmvideo.com/
P.S. After you watch the DVD, you may want to complete the 'Child I.D. Kit'. We are giving a FREE Child Identification Package with every copy of the DVD.
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