by Rus Anderson | Jan 9, 2025 | Safety
Trees When purchasing an artificial tree, look for the label “Fire Resistant.” When purchasing a live tree, check for freshness because a fresh tree is less of a fire hazard. The tree should be green, needles are hard to pull from branches and when bent between your...
by Rus Anderson | Jan 9, 2025 | Safety
Whether winter brings severe storms, light dustings or just cold temps, the American Academy of Pediatrics has some valuable tips on how to keep your child safe and warm. What to Wear Dress infants and children warmly for outdoor activities. Several thin layers will...
by Rus Anderson | Jan 9, 2025 | Safety
All Dressed Up: Plan costumes that are bright and reflective. Make sure that shoes fit well and that costumes are short enough to prevent tripping, entanglement or contact with flame. Consider adding reflective tape or striping to costumes and Trick-or-Treat bags for...
by Rus Anderson | Jan 9, 2025 | Safety
By Amy Zintl From American Baby magazine, October 2003 Unintentional injury remains the leading cause of death among children. In 2000, more than 120,000 were permanently disabled from injuries, and 5,600 died. Children younger than 5 account for nearly half o such...
by Rus Anderson | Jan 9, 2025 | Safety
Fun In The Sun Babies under 6 months: Avoiding sun exposure and dressing infants in lightweight long pants, long-sleeved shirts, and brimmed hats are still the top recommendations from the AAP to prevent sunburn. However when adequate clothing and shade are not...
