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  1. Keep baby sleeping safe and sound

    by , 28-05-2012 at 12:09 (Consumer affairs and Product Safety)

    Infant and nursery safety

    Every year hundreds of children in Australia need hospital treatment for injuries caused by infant and nursery products.

    While most manufacturers work to ensure their products are safe, from time to time some enter the market that may fail to meet safety standards.

    Over the past five months, national product safety regulators have conducted inspections across Australia to check for unsafe items and, where required,
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    Child Care , ‎ Bub Hub , ‎ Product Safety , ‎ Education , ‎ Consumer Affairs
  2. Curtain and blind cords: making your home safe

    by , 05-04-2012 at 16:23 (Consumer affairs and Product Safety)
    Have you checked the safety of curtain and blind cords in your home?

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    At least 15 Australian children have died since the early 1990s from strangulation by looped curtain and blind cords. Children - particularly infants - can get tangled in the cords when they play near them or reach for them from cots, beds or other furniture.

    Check your curtain and blind cords - especially door and window coverings bought before 2010, when new safety ...
    Tags: parenting, safety
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    Bub Hub , ‎ Product Safety , ‎ Parenting , ‎ Young Parents , ‎ Consumer Affairs
  3. How to handle door-to-door salespeople and telemarketers!

    by , 28-02-2012 at 20:41 (Consumer affairs and Product Safety)
    Answering the door or phone to electricity and gas salespeople can be
    daunting and confusing. But understanding your rights can help you decide if
    what's on offer is right for you and your family.


    Here are a few tips for when you're approached by telemarketers and door-to-door salespeople.

    1. Make sure you understand documents and agreements before signing them. It also pays to check with your current energy retailer whether any cancellation
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    Updated 28-02-2012 at 20:53 by Consumer Affairs Victoria

    Categories
    Product Safety , ‎ Parenting , ‎ Consumer Affairs
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