Bartholomew County Health Dept- Nursing Division

09/15/2026

https://www.safekids.org/node/1933

But Emmett is not alone. According to the National Poison Control, 3,500 children each year suffer from a button battery accident. Eleven deaths have been reported. That’s why I want to share our story. To help other parents learn about button batteries and how to prevent similar tragedies.

09/14/2026

Save the toll-free Poison Help line number on your phone: 1-800-222-1222. You can also put the number on your refrigerator or another place in your home where babysitters and caregivers can see it. And remember, the Poison Help line is not just for emergencies, you can call with questions about how to take or give medicine, concerns about plants, chemicals, carbon monoxide, bites, stings and more.

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09/13/2026

09/11/2026

!!! RECALL ALERT!!!
CAR SEATS

Evenflo Revolve180 LiteMax NXT
A major child restraint recall has been issued for approximately 22,900 Evenflo Revolve180 LiteMax NXT infant car seats manufactured through March 31, 2025 due to concerns that the seat's level indicator may be miscalibrated. Following the indicator during installation could result in the child restraint being positioned more upright than intended, causing the seat to fail to meet certain federal safety requirements and potentially increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

The recall is listed under NHTSA Campaign Number 26C005. The recall applies only to select Evenflo Revolve180 LiteMax NXT infant car seats manufactured before April 1, 2025, including some sold as part of select travel systems. Owners can check their model number and manufacture date and learn more through Evenflo's recall website or by contacting Evenflo ParentLink Consumer Care at 1-800-233-5921. A free remedy is being developed for affected seats

Britax Endeavours, B-Safe 35, B-Safe Ultra, B-Safe Gen 2, B-Safe Gen 2 Flexfit, B-Safe Gen 2 Flexfit+
A major child restraint recall has been issued for approximately 114,660 Britax infant only seats of various models and manufacture dates ranging between Aug 17, 2020 and May 16, 2023. A loose screw in the carrier handle can cause partial detachment that could result in injury. Caregivers are advised to not carry the seat by the handle.

The recall is listed under NHTSA Campaign Number 26C006. The recall applies only to select Britax infant carriers as listed above. Owners can check their model number and manufacture date and learn more by calling Britax at 888-427-4829. No remedy is available currently.

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09/11/2026

https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/family-resources-education/700childrens/2022/11/choking-prevention

Choking is a year-round hazard among children and a leading cause of injury and death, especially among children 3 years of age and younger. Learn how to prevent this injury.

09/10/2026

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/bath-safety-tips-for-your-child

Bath time can be fun, but keeping a close eye out for your baby’s safety is important. Soap and water make for a slippery situation. A pediatrician offers a few words of caution about bath time for your little one.

09/09/2026

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/infant-and-toddler-health/in-depth/healthy-baby/art-20044438

09/07/2026

More than 1,000 children have died of heatstroke, because they were left or became trapped in a hot car over the past 25 years. It’s important for everyone to understand these tragedies can happen to anyone — but are always preventable.

**************************Know the Facts****************************

*** A child's body temperature rises three to five times faster than an adult's. When a child is left in a vehicle, that child's temperature can rise quickly — and the situation can quickly become dangerous.
*** Heatstroke begins when the core body temperature reaches about 104 degrees. Death occurs at a core body temperature of 107 or above.

*** In 2025, 31 children died of heatstroke in vehicles.

Too many children are dying from heatstroke after being left or trapped in a hot car. A child's body temperature rises faster than an adult's. Learn more facts and the steps to take so your child isn’t left in the back seat of a vehicle.

09/06/2026

Check that the car-seat harness is snug and positioned correctly according to the manufacturer's instructions.

09/05/2026

All car seats are safe to use, but the safest one is the one that fits your child’s age/height/weight/developmental needs; fits your vehicle; and you can use it correctly every time. For help finding a car seat, visit https://bit.ly/382yytA