Phone lines are open today! Call Downeast Community Partners between 8am – 12pm to start the LIHEAP application process. Applications can take up to a month to process so don’t delay. Call: 664-2424, 546-7544, 259-5015 or toll-free at 1-800- 828-7544 DCP requests that you provide…
LIHEAP Fuel Assistance Opens Tomorrow
Phone lines are open tomorrow, September 18th to apply for LIHEAP Fuel Assistance. Call Downeast Community Partners (formerly WHCA) between 8am – 12pm (Mondays through Fridays) to start the application process. Applications can take up to a month to process…
Baby Bath Toy Recall Announced
A recall was announced for the Ubbi Connecting Bath Toy. The toys are sold in sets of 6 colored plastic pieces that connect to one another. The pieces can break, leaving a sharp point exposed. These bath toys were sold…
Recalls Widen for More Infant Rocking Sleepers
On the heels of Fisher-Price’s recall for their Rock ‘n Play Sleepers earlier this month, Kids II, the makers of the “Rocking Sleepers”, have announced they are recalling all models of these products. Both brands of rocking sleepers have had…
All Rock ‘n Play Sleepers Recalled
Fisher-Price announced it is recalling all models of their popular Rock’ n Play Sleepers as infant deaths have been reported. Fisher-Price asks owners to stop using the Sleepers immediately. Parents can contact the company for a refund or voucher. Call 1-866-812-6518…
Recall of Infant Ibuprofen
Certain brands of infant Ibuprofen Oral Suspension Drops affected by the recall include Equate sold at Walmart, Family Wellness brand sold at Family Dollar stores, and CVS brand. The ibuprofen may contain concentrations of the drug as high as 10% above…
Halloween Safety Tips for Your Kids
Halloween is an especially fun time that kids and families look forward to all year. But it’s important to keep in mind a few things so that everyone stays safe and enjoys the day. Below is a list of top tips from our…
Infant Rattle Recall Announced
The recall was just announced for the Green Sprouts wooden flower rattle sold by i play. The rattle can come apart into small pieces and pose a choking hazard to young children. If you own a Green Sprout flower rattle you can contact i…
Recalls Announced for Two Infant Products
Two different infant products were just recalled for safety problems. Tubeez “Baby Bath Support Seats”, and Eddie Bauer’s “First Adventure” infant carriers. For Tubeez, the bath seats are not stable enough and can tip over, or an infant can slip underneath the front support,…
Free Eastport Car Seat Check
Stop by and see us at Eastport Health Care’s Safety Day on Friday and get your child’s (or grandchild’s) car seat checked. For each seat checked you can enter our free raffle for a brand new Graco Nautilus car seat! We…