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NSW Fair Trading is reminding parents and all people of the risk to babies from certain consumer products, including: slings; baby walkers and bouncinettes; baby bath seats; car restraints; cots; high chairs; nursery furniture; portable cots and playpens; and, strollers and prams.

Inspections by South Australia's consumer watchdog on baby goods retailers has resulted in the nationwide recall of hundreds of dodgy items that could have harmed babies.

Two dangerous products have been voluntarily recalled after more than 10,000 items were seized from shelves by Consumer Affairs Victoria inspectors. From the Minister for Consumer Affairs

New South Wales Fair Trading has given a clean bill of health to this year’s Royal Easter showbags, after completing checks on 322 showbags supplied by seven exhibitors.

Parents are being reminded of the potential dangers of baby walkers, with stronger warning labels being required on the devices.

New mandatory standard for baby walkers to take effect from 15 February 2013.

The ACCC is urging parents and carers to follow some simple safety tips when using prams and strollers.

The ACCC tortures toys to keep kids safe. What can you do? Find out here!

Check out these tips on helping to reduce fire risks from your children's nightwear.

More than 11,000 unsafe toys have been stripped from Christmas shelves after a consumer watchdog blitz, said Assistant Treasurer David Bradbury.