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Esther's Law: Protect Children From Water Beads
Esther's Law: S.4298
Contact Your Senator To Support Esther's Law (with Consumer Reports)
Esther’s Law was introduced with bipartisan support by Sens. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., Bob Casey, D-Pa., and Susan Collins, R-Maine on May 9, 2024. Esther Jo Bethard was a 10-month-old baby from Wisconsin who died in July 2023 after finding and swallowing a water bead.
"No family should have to figure out how to explain the death of a child to their siblings, or how to have holidays and birthdays without them. Ever. But especially not because of a toy. Esther's Law will help ensure that other families do not have to endure the same senseless tragedy,” said Taylor Bethard, Esther’s Mom. “Rather than holding Esther each day, I’m left holding onto her tiny shoes, a ring with her perfect curls, while fighting to give her a voice. A voice that shouts our children deserve better. Families deserve better. Thank you for hearing Esther’s voice."
That Water Bead Lady
The Problem
The Problem
The Problem
At present, our moral commitment to safety is hindered by weaknesses in legal, medical, and data systems, which ultimately leave our beloved children and pets vulnerable. However, amidst these challenges, there lies an opportunity to strengthen consumer safety by directly addressing these gaps.
Through fostering a culture of accountabilit
At present, our moral commitment to safety is hindered by weaknesses in legal, medical, and data systems, which ultimately leave our beloved children and pets vulnerable. However, amidst these challenges, there lies an opportunity to strengthen consumer safety by directly addressing these gaps.
Through fostering a culture of accountability, including scrutiny of product design, increasing reporting from healthcare professionals about product injuries, conducting thorough risk assessments, and implementing stringent safety standards, we can significantly diminish the likelihood of hazardous products reaching the homes of consumers .
The Mission
The Problem
The Problem
Helping families after product injury. The mission of That Water Bead Lady is to empower through education, foster an understanding among families and their healthcare providers about the importance of reporting product injuries, and provide seamless connections to resources during moments of need navigating the aftermath of product inju
Helping families after product injury. The mission of That Water Bead Lady is to empower through education, foster an understanding among families and their healthcare providers about the importance of reporting product injuries, and provide seamless connections to resources during moments of need navigating the aftermath of product injury.
We advocate for robust data collection methods that reduce biases and ensure comprehensive reporting. Through transparent and accurate information, we equip consumers with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions and protect themselves and their families.
That Water Bead Lady, takes pride in being the first nonprofit with a distinct emphasis on providing comprehensive education to caregivers, medical professionals, and the general public concerning the complete spectrum of potential hazards associated with water beads, a small and deadly danger.
The Vision
The Problem
The Vision
Consumer product safety impacts each and every one of us, transcending boundaries and demographics. It is a noble cause that binds us together as a community, embracing diversity and embracing our shared responsibility to safeguard those who need it most.
From children to the elderly, from humans to animals, from the physically challenged
Consumer product safety impacts each and every one of us, transcending boundaries and demographics. It is a noble cause that binds us together as a community, embracing diversity and embracing our shared responsibility to safeguard those who need it most.
From children to the elderly, from humans to animals, from the physically challenged to the economically disadvantaged, we stand united in our commitment to fostering a safer environment for everyone.
Our collaborative efforts will be a beacon of hope, inspiring not only industry stakeholders but also policymakers, advocacy groups, and the wider public. By promoting awareness and understanding, we will encourage innovation, rigorous safety standards, and ensure that the products we use and cherish daily are designed with the highest levels of protection in mind.
Help Us Protect Kids
With your support and donations, we can help inform the public and save lives! As a new non-profit, obtaining the funds to run an organization and obtain and produce the materials needed to grow and succeed in our mission can be very costly. We are asking for donations to assist in our efforts! Every penny counts and no donation is too small to help!
All donations support our education and advocacy to protect consumers and we are desperately seeking funding for:
- Production of educational materials
- Distribution of educational collateral to families, communities, healthcare professionals, therapy clinics, schools, and daycare facilities across the country
- Digital outreach – website, email campaigns, newsletters and social media accounts are costly to manage and so important to inform the public. In the days of viral posts we need to ensure the information is getting out to as many people as possible to help raise awareness and protect from injury!
- Legal costs to ensure consumer protection is placed in front of the right government officials to enact change!
- Connecting resources to families in need! Water bead injuries are becoming more and more common, especially in children and pets. We connect families with resources and information in their time of need!
- Consumer protection based activities – ensuring this topic is raised at every conference, convention, and on the hill where the decision makers are, through our organization and working with other consumer protection groups
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We Made The News…
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Help Our Cause
If you found the information on our website impactful. Please help us. Your support and contributions allow us to create brochures, flyers, and other educational materials for distribution to the public, healthcare professional, schools, childcare centers and therapy clinics. $1 or more every donation has an impact! With you help we bring community members the information they need to protect their family from hazardous consumer products. We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization EIN 92-0354064.