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2006-07-30T07:47:00.000-07:00

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Traveling with kids

2006-07-22T19:54:00.000-07:00

What is the best way to travel with children? What about safety seats? Valuable information is available by Clicking Here at Safety Tips for Children sponsored by the United States Department of Transportation.

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2006-07-21T06:14:00.000-07:00

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ICE-In Case of Emergency

2006-07-20T05:41:00.000-07:00

Everybody with a cell phone should have the entry ICE in their address book. It stands for "In Case of Emergency" and the number it automatically dials should be person who should be notified if the cell phone owner needs assistance.

If it's your child's cell phone, it's usually a parent. If it's your cell phone, maybe your spouse or significant other.

It's becoming routine for emergency response personnel (police, emt,fire fighters) to check for this entry first when responding.

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Child Safety Seat Installation

2006-07-17T19:39:00.000-07:00

Probably one of the most useful sites I've ever found. It allows you to plug a zip and finda location that will check for proper installation of your childs' safety seat. Click on Car Seat Safety

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Healthy Commercials on Cartoon Network

2006-07-16T19:41:00.000-07:00

Believe it or not, Cartoon Network is running a great group of commercials. Popular athletes are telling kids to move their butts off the sofa and get outside and exercise. Not sure how they can do that and still watch their programs, but it's a start. Now if they could only get some of those ads about sugar-laden treats under control....

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Pools and Kids

2006-07-16T19:38:00.000-07:00

Nothing is more enticing, and dangerous, for a child than a swimming pool. Summer is only a few months away. The American Society of Pediatricians has an excellent article on pool safety for those who own pools or families who take their children to pools.

CLICK HERE. to read the article.

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Water Water Everywhere?

2006-07-15T06:13:00.001-07:00

The other night in 89 degree weather, 3 children on my baseball team showed up without any water to drink during the game. Their parents forgot!

I gave them my extras but as we approach the really hot parts of summer, water bottles for the whole family should be the last thing you pull out of the refrigerator when you're going to an outdoor activity.

As an adult, are you drinking 32 oz of water/day? You need hydration too. A person runs the risk of heat stroke if they don't hydrate before, during and after activities. And yes, Gatorade will hydrate well (and it tastes better too. It just can create havoc with teeth).

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Safe Child Legislation

2006-07-14T10:47:00.000-07:00

Former US Secretary of State James Baker speaks in support of legislation intended to prevent accidental drowning in the United States

(Washington, DC – May 2, 2006) James A. Baker, III, Secretary of State under former President George Bush, and daughter-in-law Nancy Baker are supporting new legislation expected to be introduced shortly in connection with Safe Kids Week that would offer incentive grants to states that pass laws requiring safeguards to prevent drowning, drain entrapment and entanglement in swimming pools and spas.

Baker’s granddaughter, Virginia Graeme Baker, died four years ago when she became entrapped in the drain of a spa. It took several adults to help pry her free from the force of the drain, but it was to no avail. She had drowned. This tragedy occurred at a graduation party that was well supervised by scores of adults.

Click on Safe Kids for more information.

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Children's Chair Recall

2006-07-12T09:21:00.000-07:00

A brand of children's chairs have been recalled. There is a faulty locking mechanism that has caused them to close without notice, injuring and even amputating some childrens' fingers.

Click on Recalled Children's Chairs for more information.

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Weight Training for Children

2006-07-10T09:23:00.000-07:00

When is it safe for children to begin weight or resistence training? There are several good articles on this in recent issues of Boy's Life.

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Safe Babysitters

2006-07-07T04:56:00.000-07:00

Here are some tips babysitters should follow to ensure safety. And it also serves as a guide for parents as to what information a baby sitter should have.

CLICK HERE TO READ

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Child Safety Network

2006-07-06T04:57:00.000-07:00

An excellent site to visit and learn.

CLICK HERE to visit.

If you would like to add your own child safety tip, email it to Safe Child by CLICKING HERE.

Children and Allergies

2006-07-04T05:40:00.000-07:00

A suprising number of children are allergic to seemingly innocuous food including peanut butter, flour, etc.

Make it a habit when you’re having children over for a play date, or dropping your own off at another household, to check and make sure this isn’t a concern.

First Dental Appointment for your Child

2006-07-02T05:41:00.000-07:00

When should you bring your child in for their first dental appointment?

A good rule is to have them see a dentist between age 1 to 1 ½, depending on how quickly the teeth come in. The dentist can examine the mouth and get a general feel for the mouth and homecare (they can’t brush their teeth but you can), any harmful habits (are you using a bottle to placate them at night?) and allow the practitioner to build a trust relationship with the child that can last through adulthood.

Recent Photo of Your Child - For Safety

2006-06-26T09:43:00.000-07:00

If you have a photo of your child in your wallet, how old is it? According to law enforcement, 1 out of 2 parents do not have a recent photograph of their children in their wallets or purses, for immediate access in case a child gets lost or disappears.

Take a snapshot every 6 months (or whenever they have a significant hair style change) and keep it with you.

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2006-06-23T08:39:00.000-07:00

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Walking the Field

2006-06-05T19:15:00.000-07:00

A good idea before the first ball game of the day at a field is to have a coach or parent walk the field, whatever the spot, and look for litter that can be damaging. People often carelessly throw garbage onto the field while walking across it which can injure players. I've found pieces of glass, sticks/pencils, etc. It also gives you a chance to check for new holes dug by animals which can twist an ankle if a players steps into it.

If you would like to add your own child safety tip, email it to Safe Child by CLICKING HERE.

2006-06-04T14:51:00.000-07:00

Do you wear a helmet when a bicycle with your child? Why not?

You're just as prone to head injuries as they if you fall (probably more if you ride it as often as I do).

And children need examples. They don't learn well using the axiom: "Do as I say, not as I do".

So, wear a helmet, set an example and protect your head.

If you would like to add your own child safety tip, email it to Safe Child by CLICKING HERE.

Burn Awareness

2006-06-01T19:06:00.000-07:00

Every year thousands of children are brought to hospital emergency rooms as a result of being burned. Children just don't burned by fire, either. Hot liquids and appliances, faulty electrical wiring are all contributors. For more information, CLICK HERE.

If you would like to add your own child safety tip, email it to Safe Child by CLICKING HERE.

Got Extra Water?

2006-05-29T19:09:00.000-07:00

One of the first things you learn as a coach is that no matter what the sport- soccor in the fall or baseball in the spring/summer - children can dehydrate very quickly. Give them frequent water breaks. It also gives them a chance to catch their breath: do you know child that will stop for a second because he/she is tired? They just want to go go go.

But occasionally a member of the team would show up without a bottle of water. So I've developed a habit, whether I'm coaching or not, of throwing an extra couple of bottles of water in my sports knapsack and handing them out to kids who forgot to bring one from home. both kids and parents who forget really appreciate it.

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Pregnant? How are your teeth?

2006-05-26T19:15:00.001-07:00

So, what's this about?

Research shows that women with periodontal (gum) disease have a higher risk of premature birth and low weight babies.

So if you're pregnant and you're not on a regular recall schedule, go to a dentist and get a cleaning or whatever is necessary to get your mouth in a healthy/stable condition.

Besides delivering a healthier baby, it just might save you some hospital/doctor bills.

If you would like to add your own child safety tip, email it to Safe Child by CLICKING HERE.

Pregnant? How are your teeth?

2006-05-26T19:15:00.000-07:00

Happy Memorial Day

2006-05-25T19:19:00.000-07:00

So many accidents can happen on a holiday. People are rushing to parties, some may have had too much alchohol so they’re risks to everyone, including themselves, pools a being opened and water safety and potential risks may have been forgotten from last year, and although barbecue is delicious no matter what you cook, you’re working with fire which exposes children and adults to even more hazards.

Have a great time this weekend but be careful. And watch out for the children.

If you would like to add your own child safety tip, email it to Safe Child by CLICKING HERE.

Fire detectors

2006-05-22T19:14:00.000-07:00

Are you replacing the batteries on your smoke alarms on a regular basis? The recommended frequency is 2X year on the day the clocks are adjusted in the spring and the fall

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