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MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today marks National Heatstroke Prevention Day, and in recognition, JPMA Cares and Safe Kids Worldwide (SKW) are reminding parents, caregivers, and neighbors about the dangers of heatstroke and sharing strategies to prevent child injuries and deaths in hot vehicles. Since 1998, an alarming 969 children have been killed in hot car tragedies—an average of 37 children each year. Thousands more have survived with varying types and severities of injury. These tragedies have occurred regardless of parent or caregiver education, profession, income, and other demographics, and all could have been prevented. Heatstroke occurs when the body is unable to cool itself quickly enough. Young children are particularly at risk, since a child's body heats up three to five times faster than an adult's. When a child's internal temperature reaches 104 degrees Fahrenheit, major organs begin to shut down, and when their temperature reaches 107 degrees, the child can die. Hot car deaths have occurred when the outside temperature was below 60 degrees, because vehicle interiors become much hotter than outside temperatures. Research shows the temperature inside a car can heat up 19 degrees in just 10 minutes. Cracking the windows does not slow the heating process or significantly decrease the maximum temperature of a vehicle. "Half of hot car deaths occur when children are inadvertently left in vehicles by caregivers, and these cases typically follow a change in routine," said JPMA Director of Child Passenger Safety Joe Colella. "With easy behavioral changes, parents, caregivers, and neighbors can prevent these horrible tragedies." A common scenario is that a parent may intend to drop a child off at daycare. Once on their way, the parent begins thinking about driving or the many things on their to-do list. If routines have changed, the parent is tired or stressed, or there are other distractions, the parent may head directly to work or home. Without a visual cue, they unknowingly leave the child in the vehicle. "Safe Kids Worldwide, JPMA Cares, and other injury prevention groups are committed to ending these preventable tragedies to babies and young children," said SKW President Torine Creppy. "Whether you are a parent, a caregiver, or a concerned bystander, we're calling on everyone to be part of the solution and help save lives." Beyond the children inadvertently left in vehicles, a quarter of hot car deaths occur when a small child enters a vehicle on their own, the door closes, and the child becomes trapped in the vehicle. Parents, caregivers, neighbors, and bystanders can prevent hot car deaths with the following steps: Never leave a young child alone in a car, not even for a minute. Look before you lock—develop a habit to check the rear seat each time you park the car. Lock your vehicle's doors, and keep your keys and key fobs out of children's reach. Ask your neighbors to do the same. Create reminders. Put something in the back of your car that you'll need at your final destination such as a phone, briefcase, or purse. Arrange for your childcare provider to contact you right away if your child hasn't arrived as scheduled. If you see a child alone in a car, call 911. Emergency personnel wants you to call. They are trained to respond to these situations, and one call could save a life. For more heatstroke prevention information and useful tips, visit safekids.org/heatstroke or jpmacares.org/car-seat-safety-tips . About JPMA Cares JPMA Cares is the philanthropic arm of the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) and the broader baby and children's products industry. As a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, JPMA Cares aims to create better outcomes for infants and toddlers by reducing preventable injuries and deaths and providing families in need with donations of time, talent, and product. Learn more and get involved at jpmacares.org . About Safe Kids Worldwide Safe Kids Worldwide is a nonprofit organization working to reduce unintentional injuries to children ages 0-14 and build equitable and sustained systems that support injury prevention. For more information, visit safekids.org .

MT. LAUREL, N.J., June 6, 2023 — JPMA Cares, a foundation committed to improving the long-term outcomes of babies and young children, presented its third annual Impact Award to Torine Creppy, president of Safe Kids Worldwide. For more than two decades, Creppy has led efforts to ensure families have access to the right products and injury prevention information regardless of income, education, or other factors. “Torine and her team at Safe Kids Worldwide work tirelessly to prevent childhood injuries, and JPMA Cares values the positive impact they’re making,” said Executive Director of JPMA Cares and JPMA Lisa Trofe. “Torine is a shining example of advocacy in action, and her work benefits one of the world’s most vulnerable populations—babies and young children.” Creppy was honored at JPMA Cares’ Benefit for Babies in Washington, D.C. last month. Event sponsors included Amazon , Safe Kids Worldwide , Breathable Baby , Association Headquarters , and ASTM International . Proceeds from JPMA Cares fundraising initiatives like the Benefit are used to advance the foundation’s mission. “As JPMA Cares secures the right resources, we partner with like-minded charities to distribute them to people and places in high need,” said Trofe. “At less than two years old, our foundation has already positively impacted more than 10,000 babies and young children. JPMA Cares extends our industry’s purpose of supporting infants, young children, and their caregivers with safe products. We plan to keep the momentum going.” To further the impact of JPMA Cares, the foundation partnered with lead donors Amazon , Chicco , Delta Children’s Products , and Regal Lager to fund and facilitate a microgrant initiative this year. From a field of 50+ applicants, JPMA Cares awarded six microgrants of $5,000 each to Mission Sleep , EveryMom Chicago , Greater D.C. Diaper Bank , Okeechobee Healthy Start Coalition , Boston Children’s Hospital , and HarborCOV . “From recognizing partners like Torine Creppy at Safe Kids Worldwide to raising funds at the Benefit to distributing funds through our new microgrant program, JPMA Cares is championing the long-term success of babies and young children,” said Trofe. “We invite those who care about having a positive impact on babies to join us.” Learn more and get involved at jpmacares.org . Media Contact: Jardan Paige Brown Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association – JPMA jbrown@jpma.org 50 2 -319-0675 

MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., May 24, 2023 – JPMA Cares, a charitable organization founded by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) and supported by the broader baby and children’s products industry, is pleased to announce its newly elected Board of Directors. The JPMA Cares Board of Directors provides strategic guidance to the foundation, which contributes to the long-term success of babies and young children by reducing barriers to healthy development, ensuring fundamental needs are met, and promoting a safe and nurturing environment for them to learn and grow. The newly elected officers are as follows: Chairman: Rick Schaub , Executive Vice President, Sales, Dorel Juvenile Group Vice Chairman: Joe Shamie , President, Delta Children’s Products Treasurer: Jason Somerville , Founder and Managing Partner, Providium Group and Global Wired Advisors Jennifer Mitchell will transition to the role of Immediate Past Chair. The newly elected and re-elected directors are as follows: Mark Fellin, Chief Quality Officer, Melissa & Doug Chloe Kontos, Global Head of Product Safety and Quality for External Affairs, Amazon Steve Marton, Co-Founder & Partner, VisioCap, LLC Kelly Voelker, CEO & Founder, KVA – Communications Made Simple Luanne Whiting-Lager, Co-Founder, Regal+Lager, Inc. “JPMA Cares is grateful to have these philanthropic-minded leaders serving on the board,” said Lisa Trofe, executive director of JPMA and JPMA Cares. “Together with our partners, we will work to improve the long-term outcomes of babies and young children. At less than two years old, this foundation is still in its infancy, yet we’ve already had an impact. In 2022, JPMA Cares helped more than 10,000 children through product and monetary donations, as well as volunteer efforts. I look forward to working alongside our board to grow the impact of JPMA Cares in 2023 and beyond.” To learn more about JPMA Cares, visit jpmacares.org . About JPMA Cares JPMA Cares contributes to the long-term success of babies and young children by reducing barriers to healthy development, ensuring fundamental needs are met, and promoting a safe and nurturing environment for them to learn and grow. JPMA Cares is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, founded by JPMA (the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association) and supported by the broader baby and children’s products industry. Learn more at jpmacares.org . About the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) is the voice of the industry on quality and safety for baby and children’s products in North America. We work to advance the interests of manufacturers, parents, children, and the industry at large by advocating for safety through product certification programs and legislative and regulatory involvement. We support our broad and diverse membership through member-only programming and industry promotion, and we act as a comprehensive source for baby product information and education. Established in 1962, this year JPMA marks its 61st year of helping protect future generations by advancing the availability and safety of products used to care for babies and young children. Media Contact: Jardan Paige Brown Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association – JPMA jbrown@jpma.org 502-319-0675 

MT. LAUREL, N.J., Tuesday, April 4, 2023 — JPMA Cares is thrilled to announce the 3rd annual Benefit for Babies, to be held on Wednesday, May 17, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. EDT at VUE Rooftop DC atop Hotel Washington, located at 515 15th St NW Washington, D.C. 20004. The event is open to all individuals interested in supporting one of the world’s most vulnerable populations — babies and young children in need. The JPMA Cares Benefit for Babies is all about coming together for an incredible evening of fun while advancing the foundation’s mission of contributing to the long-term success of babies and young children by reducing barriers to healthy development, ensuring fundamental needs are met, and promoting a safe and nurturing environment to learn and grow. In 2022, JPMA Cares coordinated the donation of 22,332 products, valued at over $360,000, impacting the lives of over 10,000 children, working alongside organizations like Injury Free Coalition for Kids, Cradles to Crayons, Family Promise, and the United Nations Foundation. “As we look ahead in 2023, JPMA Cares remains committed to its mission of improving the lives of babies in need. For some, the need is products or education, but for others, it is fundamental needs like housing, food and basic medical care,” said Jennifer Mitchell, chairman of the JPMA Cares Board of Directors. “This year’s Benefit for Babies event will serve as a driving force for collaboration between the industry, parents, and advocates, laying the groundwork for future generations to have the necessary resources and support to thrive.” Attendees of the Benefit for Babies will enjoy food, drinks, music, and a silent auction with the stunning Washington, D.C. skyline at sunset as a backdrop. If you are interested in attending the event, tickets can be purchased at bit.ly/JPMACares for $250 per person. For those unable to attend in person, donations can be made online or by participating in the silent auction. JPMA Cares thanks Amazon and ASTM International for their generous sponsorship of the 2023 Benefit for Babies: If you have questions about JPMA Cares or Benefit for Babies, please visit jpmacares.org or contact JPMA Cares at jpmacares@jpmacares.org . About JPMA Cares JPMA Cares contributes to the long-term success of babies and young children by reducing barriers to healthy development, ensuring fundamental needs are met, and promoting a safe and nurturing environment for them to learn and grow. JPMA Cares is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, founded by JPMA (the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association) and supported by the broader baby and children’s products industry. Learn more at https://jpmacares.org . About the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) is the voice of the industry on quality and safety for baby and children’s products in North America. We work to advance the interests of manufacturers, parents, children and the industry at large by advocating for safety through product certification programs and legislative and regulatory involvement. We support our broad and diverse membership through member-only programming and industry promotion, and we act as a comprehensive source for baby product information and education. Established in 1962, this year JPMA marks its 61st year of helping protect future generations by advancing the availability and safety of products used to care for babies and young children. Contact: Jardan Brown Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association – JPMA jbrown@jpma.org 

Those interested in serving on the JPMA Cares Board of Directors or those suggesting someone else to serve on the JPMA Cares Board of Directors should complete this survey no later than April 7, 2023 . JPMA Cares contributes to the long-term success of babies and young children by reducing barriers to healthy development, ensuring fundamental needs are met, and promoting a safe and nurturing environment to learn and grow. The 2022-2023 Board of Directors has made great strides in expanding the reach of JPMA Cares and bringing the industry and other interested stakeholders together to initiate lasting change. We invite you to join us in our vital work to help babies thrive by submitting your application for the JPMA Cares Board of Directors. Board Tenure & Responsibilities JPMA Cares will be fulfilling several board seats in 2023 and board terms are three years in length. The following outlines the duties/responsibilities and time requirements for a member to serve on the Board of Directors: To serve on/chair committees and/or task groups as requested by the Chairman To review Board materials during the year and in advance of the Board meetings and discussions To act as liaison between the Board and its parent organization, JPMA To perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Chairman To attend all Board meetings which includes four Board meetings (typically two in person; two virtual). To attend the annual Benefit for Babies fundraiser To contribute or raise at least $2,500 for the organization annually, as per the organization’s give or get policy A slate of new Board Members will be voted on by the JPMA Cares Executive Committee and presented at the JPMA Cares board meeting to be held May 16, 2023 in Washington, D.C., during the JPMA Summit . Please be sure that you are able to attend the May 16, 2023 meeting . If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Kyle Schaller at kschaller@jpma.org . 

The Rutherford County Health Department, an office of the Tennessee Health Department, is seeking car seat donations for its February 4th Community Baby Shower in honor of Dr. Robert Sanders. In 1977, Dr. Robert Sanders, a beloved pediatrician, successfully lobbied for the passage of the Child Passenger Protection Act, a Tennessee law that requires parents to properly restrain children under age four in federally approved car seats. It was the first law of its kind in the nation and the world. By 1985, all 50 states in the U.S. had passed similar laws. As a result, Dr. Sanders was widely known in Tennessee as “Dr. Seat Belt”. He received the 2004 American Academy of Pediatrics Fellow Achievement Award and the 2003 Distinguished Career Award from the American Public Health Association for his work. Thanks to Dr. Sanders, tens of thousands of lives have been saved. Furthermore, a new awareness of motor vehicle safety resulted in mandatory seatbelt laws for adults as well. In honor of his work, the Rutherford County Health Department will host a community baby shower on February 4, 2023 from 10:00am – 1:00pm. This free event will include hosted discussions and education and information other state and nonprofit support programs. Additionally, the event will include car seat checks and diaper bags filled with essential infant health and safety products. The Rutherford County Health Department requested donations of new car seats for their community baby shower. In order to honor Dr. Sander’s impact and make a donation, contact Sydney Young: Sydney Young sydney.young@tn.gov 615-898-7896 JPMA Cares is supporting organizations doing great work across the country. There are opportunities to give throughout the year. Visit JPMA Cares or contact Meredith Birkhead at mbirkhead@jpmacares.org to learn more about JPMA Cares and our work.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York, N.Y., Nov. 18, 2022 - While attention is being focused on new COVID variants and increasing numbers of children battling RSV, some healthcare providers and community advocates across the country are working to expose two other elements of concern: injuries and violence. They are the number one killer and cause of hospitalization of people 1 to 44 years old and many of them are preventable with the use of safety practices, products, and the implementation of strong legislative policies. That is why JPMA Cares and the country’s top injury and violence prevention organizations are joining forces Friday, November 18, 2022, for the third annual National Injury Prevention Day. The Injury Free Coalition for Kids, Safe Kids Worldwide, Safe States Alliance, the American Trauma Society, the American Academy of Pediatrics, Be SMART — a program of Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund, The Society for Advancement of Violence and Injury Research, the Trauma Center Association of America, JPMA Cares, and I’m Safe will be among those working to raise awareness about the need for change and to provide communities the tools to make it happen. “It takes all of us to make a difference,” Barbara Barlow, MD, Professor of Surgery in Epidemiology at Columbia University and Founder of the Injury Free Coalition for Kids said. “Working together gives us a strong voice and we are working to bring in the voices of others.” The day will begin with a one-hour webinar at 10:00 am EST, where Christopher Jones, PharmD, DrPH, MPH, the CDC’s Acting Director for the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) and a US Public Health Service Captain will join the country’s top injury and violence prevention organizations to sound the alarm about the need for prevention. At 1:00 p.m. (EST), the public is invited to join everyone and take part in a live national conversation about the country’s top injury and violence concerns during a one-hour twitter chat using the hashtag #BeInjuryFree. Throughout the day, a number of cities will focus on injury prevention within their own communities. To learn more about National Injury Prevention Day activities go to https://injuryfree.org/nationalinjurypreventionday/2022. JPMA Cares and generous members of the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association have provided over 4,300 vital safety products, including home safety kits, window locks, play yards, and car seats, to trauma centers across the country. Thank you to the following JPMA member companies who contributed: KidCo Delta Children’s Products Cardinal Gates Regal Lager Munchkin Mommy’s Helper MAM Prince Lionheart Evenflo Britax Chicco Joovy Graco Baby Jogger BabyBjorn Bugaboo Bubblebum Safety 1st In addition, JPMA Cares and local partners are sponsoring two community car seat checkup events in Maryland and the District of Columbia. Local parents and caregivers will work with trained and certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians to ensure that their car seats are correctly used according to car seat and vehicle instructions. A limited number of replacement car seats will also be available, through the generosity of JPMA members. “National Injury Prevention Day will have a tangible impact on the lives of babies and young children all over the country by giving families the tools to keep their children safe,” said Lisa Trofe, Executive Director of JPMA and JPMA Cares. “Our partnership with the Injury Free Coalition for Kids is extremely meaningful to the work we are doing as a foundation and across the industry.” About JPMA Cares JPMA Cares contributes to the long-term success of babies and young children by reducing barriers to healthy development, ensuring fundamental needs are met, and promoting a safe and nurturing environment for them to learn and grow. JPMA Cares is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, founded by JPMA (the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association) and supported by the broader baby and children’s products industry. Learn more at www.jpmacares.org . For more information about JPMA Cares and National Injury Prevention Day please contact Jamie Levins, at JPMA Cares at 706-372-9505 or jlevins@jpma.org or E. Lenita Johnson at the Injury Free Coalition for Kids at 816-651-7777 or Estelljohnson@sbcglobal.net .