Food Scare Frenzy
Skimming China Daily on a recent day, I was surprised to discover an article suggesting…
Browsing: Safety
Can I Have a Glass of Milk Yet?
When the melamine milk scandal was revealed post-Olympics, Beijing went into a dairy-phobic blitz. After…
Best Toy Ever is…a Stick?
Kids have an amazing ability to get their fingers into just about anything; hinges, jars,…
How Immune are We to the Financial Crisis Bug?
After numerous conversations with Beijing expats, I am still struggling to ascertain whether or not…
Study Says: Keep Those Fans On To Prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
Researchers at the Kaiser Permanente Division of Research in California have also announced that their…
Too Much of a Good Thing
The New Scientist reports that recent studies on mice suggest "vitamins and supplements that mothers-to-be…
More Than Child’s Play
Reducing Your Carbon Footprint Last year’s quality crisis in the toy industry saw babies swallowing magnets,…
Opinion: First Aid for Kids
With all the devastation surrounding Sichuan’s earthquake, once again people are reminded how fragile and…
Earthquake Safety 101
As a California native, what to do in the event of an earthquake has been…
Donations for Earthquake Victims
In wake of the recent earthquake in Sichuan, Beijingers can help victims by donating supplies,…