caret-rightBrands

Purpose: Establish what the brand addresses without endorsement.

Content rules:

  • One concise paragraph.

  • Describe the problem domain, not brand superiority.

  • No comparative or promotional language.

Example structure:

[Brand] provides products designed to address common child safety risks in home and community environments, particularly related to [hazard category]. These products are intended to support caregivers in reducing preventable injuries through environmental safeguards.


Risk Context

Purpose: Anchor the brand in why the risk matters.

Content rules:

  • Focus on hazard type and child development stage.

  • May reference well-established public health knowledge.

  • Avoid precise statistics unless sourced and necessary.

Example structure:

Risks related to [hazard] are most prevalent among children aged [range] due to [developmental behaviors]. Without appropriate safeguards, these risks can result in serious injury or harm.


Safety Use Cases

Purpose: Explain when products in this category are appropriate.

Content rules:

  • Bullet list.

  • Situational, not exhaustive.

  • No urgency or fear-based language.

Example structure:

  • Homes with stair access or elevation changes

  • Areas containing hazardous materials or sharp objects

  • Environments where supervision may be intermittent


Product Categories Offered

Purpose: Organize understanding without listing SKUs.

Content rules:

  • Group by function or hazard, not by product name.

  • Neutral taxonomy.

Example structure:

  • Gates and physical barriers

  • Locks and access restrictors

  • Environmental warning or identification tools


Common Misuse or Limitations

Purpose: Reduce false confidence and misuse.

Content rules:

  • Calm, instructional tone.

  • Frame as “considerations,” not warnings.

Example structure:

These products are most effective when installed and maintained according to manufacturer guidance. They are not a substitute for supervision and should be reassessed as a child’s mobility and behavior change.


Developmental Considerations

Purpose: Reinforce child-centered safety thinking.

Content rules:

  • Tie product relevance to child growth.

  • Avoid absolutes.

Example structure:

Safety needs evolve rapidly as children progress from crawling to climbing. Products appropriate for infants may require adjustment or replacement for toddlers and preschool-aged children.


Access Note (Affiliate Disclosure)

Purpose: Maintain transparency without disrupting flow.

Content rules:

  • Single sentence.

  • Clearly separates CSI from commerce.

Example structure:

Selected products from this category may be accessed through affiliate partners for convenience. Inclusion does not imply endorsement or certification by CSM or CSF.


Explicit Exclusions (Hard Rules)

A CSM brand page must not include:

  • Pricing

  • “Best,” “recommended,” or comparative claims

  • Calls to purchase

  • CSF references

  • Emotional or sales language

  • Medical or legal advice


Brand Pages Standard

Each brand page should include:

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