WOONSOCKET, R.I., Sept. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Summer Infant,
Inc. ("Summer Infant" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:SUMR), a global
leader in infant and juvenile products wants to remind all parents
and caregivers that September is Baby Safety Month and that they
should take precautions to keep babies safe now and all year long.
Sponsored annually by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers
Association (JPMA), Baby Safety Month is a month-long event aimed
at increasing consumer awareness of safety issues that could
potentially put baby in harm's way, and to highlight products
designed and tested to keep babies safe and secure.
"Consumers are more apt to follow safe practices when they have
smart, sound, and easy-to-use products that put their child's
safety at the forefront," said Mark
Messner, President and CEO of Summer Infant, Inc. "Via our
Summer Infant and SwaddleMe brands, we work regularly with the JPMA
to ensure our products are vigorously tested to meet and exceed all
safety standards, so we can then provide practical product
solutions to keep baby safe at all times."
Many of Summer Infant's best-selling items fall into the safety
categories such as home safety, gates, sleep aids and travel
safety. Here are some of their top recommendations:
SAFETY TIP:
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ALL cords should be a
minimum of 3-feet away from the crib and out of baby's
reach.
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SOLUTION:
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Parents
love video monitors, and, why wouldn't they? They give parents
extra peace of mind by allowing them to capture all those
#UnmissableMoments and keep an eye and ear on baby, both day AND
night! To help parents take the correct steps when mounting their
monitor, all of Summer Infant's video monitors come with cord clips
and fasteners to ensure the cord will be kept out of baby's reach.
Also, for added safety, these Blind Cord Shorteners are
great for shortening cords throughout the home to a safe length. To
find the best monitor for your family, including the popular
Panorama Digital Color Video Monitor and In View 2.0 Digital Color
Video Monitor, Summer Infant has developed an online interactive
Monitor Selector Tool.
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SAFETY TIP:
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Once baby becomes
mobile, it's important to create a safe environment for baby to
explore.
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SOLUTION:
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There are a
variety of safety gates available for every home set-up:
pressure-mounted gates for doorways, hardware-mounted gates for
stairways, and versatile playards such as the Pop n' Play Deluxe
Ultimate Playard. This portable playard allow caregivers to create
a safe play area for their child that can be set-up and taken down
in seconds - either at home or on-the-go. Summer Infant's
online gate selector is an interactive tool to help consumers
find the perfect solution that will not only create
#BeautifulBoundaries within their home but also keep their little
explorer safe too! Some of their more popular options include the
Multi-Use Decorative Extra Tall Walk-Thru Gate, Rustic Home Gate
and the Decorative Wood & Metal 5-Foot Pressure Mounted
Gate.
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SAFETY
TIP:
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Moms, dads, and
caregivers should never put loose bedding in the crib with
baby.
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SOLUTION:
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SwaddleMe is
determined to help parents reach their #SleepGoals in a safe and
practical way, so they have designed and thoroughly tested a
complete line of WEARABLE sleep products to keep babies snug, safe,
and comfortable every night throughout their first year, without
the need for loose bedding. The comprehensive line covers different
sleep preferences, sizes, and ages, and includes items such as the
SwaddleMe Pod, Original Swaddle, and Love Sack.
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SAFETY
TIP:
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Baby should always
sleep in their own environment and never in bed with their
parents.
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SOLUTION:
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Keep baby close and
protected with the SwaddleMe Deluxe By Your Side
Sleeper – the safest way to have baby sleep next to you, yet
on their own! It's great for at-home use and also conveniently
folds up when on-the-go, so baby can still sleep safely. And when
baby needs just a little incline to sleep comfortably throughout
the night, the By Your Bed Sleeper is the perfect choice with
11- and 30-degree incline options.
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SAFETY
TIP:
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Babyproofing should
be done even before baby becomes mobile. The sooner, the better.
And don't forget to childproof Grandma's house too!
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SOLUTION:
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There are several
hazards in the home that parents and caregivers may not have
thought about, but Summer Infant has – hence their tagline, "Baby
Has You. You Have Us." These include: falling furniture and
televisions, electrical outlets, cabinets and drawers, toilets, and
so much more. Their HomeSafe line of products includes a
wide range of solutions to keep baby safe throughout the
home.
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SAFETY TIP:
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Keep growing toddlers
safe and sleeping in their beds as they transition from crib to
"big kid" bed.
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SOLUTION:
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Safety
bedrails should never be used in place of a crib, and never with
children younger than 2 years old. However, as baby transitions
from their crib to a toddler or full-size bed, it's important to
keep them from falling out of, or in-between, gaps around the bed.
Both single and double bedrail options are available from Summer
Infant.
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SAFETY
TIP:
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Protect baby both
indoors and outdoors and while traveling by keeping them in their
own safe space.
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SOLUTION:
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Summer Infant
products level the playing field when baby encounters the sun's
harmful rays, inhospitable environments, and unfamiliar terrain.
Their Pop n' Play Playard and Pop n' Jump are extremely
popular with growing families because they are reliable, safe, and
easy to set-up and take down. They include a convenient travel bag
and include canopies to block 98% of harmful UVA/UVB rays.
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About Summer Infant, Inc.
Based in Woonsocket, Rhode
Island, the Company is a global leader of infant and
juvenile products for ages 0-3 years, which are sold principally to
large North American and international retailers. The Company
currently sells proprietary products in a number of different
categories including nursery audio/video monitors, safety gates,
durable bath products, bedrails, nursery products, strollers,
booster and potty seats, bouncers, travel accessories, highchairs,
and swings. Additionally, the Company develops product under two
additional brands, SwaddleMe and Born Free, selling swaddling and
infant feeding products. For more information about the Company,
please visit www.summerinfant.com.
Contact:
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Allison
Katz
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NOBL
Communications
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akatz@noblcomm.com
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