Burlington, NJ - The average home may not look like a dangerous place, but for an infant, the home is full of accidents waiting to happen. There are 10.4 million emergency room visits per year by children -- the result of in-home accidents. This is an especially troubling statistic considering that 9 out of 10 home accidents are preventable. Burlington Coat Factory is working with child safety experts, Future Care, LLC (Future Care) and Safe & Sound®, to promote child safety in and around the home. Together, they are launching the national "Safe and Sound Safety Contest."

Parents can enter the contest to win a complete childproofing package for their own home. Safe & Sound® safety experts will visit the Grand Prize winner's home, assess the site for safety concerns, and install safety products throughout. The Grand Prize is a childproofing package valued at approximately $2,100.00.

The Second Prize package includes items from Graco's Bergen collection: a Pack N' Play, Harmony High Chair, Open Top Swing, and Quattro Travel System. The Second Prize package is valued at $560.00.

"This contest is a great opportunity to promote the invaluable childproofing services that Safe & Sound® offers. Most families are probably not aware of the hidden dangers in their homes. Education and prevention is the key to eliminating unnecessary accidents," says Barbara Sosonka, Vice President of Burlington Coat Factory's Baby Depot department.

"Future Care, LLC is committed to developing partnerships that provide a win-win solution for the consumer. This is one such partnership. The prevention of childhood injuries is a primary focus for our organization. Educating parents and caregivers about the importance of creating a safer environment for their children at home and on the road, will help reduce the high rates of unintentional injuries," says Ian Swain, President of Future Care, LLC.

Entries and complete contest rules can be found here, and in Baby Depot and Burlington Coat Factory stores nationwide. The contest runs from August 1, 2004 through October 31, 2004. Winners will be notified by mail on or before November 26, 2004.

About Safe and Sound®: Headquartered in Norristown, Pennsylvania, Safe & Sound® has been providing safety products, solutions, advice and information for consumers since 1992. Visit Safe and Sound® online at www.123safe.com.

About Future Care, LLC: Future Care, LLC develops innovative health and safety solutions with an emphasis on injury prevention. Future Care is committed to public education and community health and safety. Our innovative solutions include child and senior safety, risk assessment and workplace injury prevention.

About Baby Depot and Burlington Coat Factory: Baby Depot is a national baby product retailer offering infant and toddler apparel, furniture, strollers, carseats, and accessories. Baby Depot also offers an online store, www.babydepot.com, and a computerized baby registry. Baby Depot is found in over 290 Burlington Coat Factory stores across the country and in some freestanding locations.

Burlington Coat Factory is a national retailer offering clothing, footwear, and accessories for the entire family, Baby Depot and Luxury Linens, a home décor department. The company and its subsidiaries own and operate over 340 stores, nationwide. Burlington Coat Factory, founded and incorporated in 1972, has been publicly traded since 1983, and is presently traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "BCF." Burlington Coat Factory can be found online at www.coat.com.

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