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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is recalling Super Rigs Play Sets because the toy trucks’ paint coating contains lead. Lead is a very strong poison that can be very harmful to children. The toys were sold between September and November 2009. Learn more about the toy truck recall.

The CPSC is also recalling Little Miss Matched Girls Pajama Sets because the clothing doesn’t meet federal children’s sleepwear flammability standards. The sleepwear can pose a risk of burn injury to kids. The pajama sets were sold in the U.S. between March 2008 and July 2009. Learn more about the pajama sets recall.

A small percentage of babies have developed rashes on their backs after wearing certain clothing made by Carter’s. The clothing has a certain type of label: a raised surface, with a solid background. Visit the Web site of the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission to see the labels. The clothes were marketed in the U.S. during the fall of 2007.

If your baby develops a rash on the upper back after wearing these clothes, stop using the garments. If the rash gets worse or doesn’t go away, call your baby’s health care provider.

Getting ready to bring your new baby home can be an exciting time.  But with so many different baby products lining the store shelves, moms and dads may feel overwhelmed.  How do you know you’re buying the safest items for your newborn?

The March of Dimes and Consumer Reports have worked together to produce a helpful online guide for baby products. It includes shopping and safety tips for car seats, strollers, cribs, changing tables, play pens, clothing, bathtubs and more.  The online guide can help you make sure your home environment is all set and safe for your new baby.