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KIDSAFE POOL FENCES BY ARIZONA CHILDPROOFERS
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Tuesday, December 8, 2020
National Safe Toys and Gifts Month 2020
Important Dates
National Safe Toys and Gifts Month12/4 Santa's List Day
12/6 St Nicholas Day
12/10- 12/18 Hanukkah
12/13 International Children's Day
12/21 Winter Solstice12/25 Christmas
12/31 New Year's Eve
It's the most wonderful time of the year! It is a time to enjoy your family and be in the giving spirit! While you are enjoying your winter decorations and wrapping gifts, please don't forget about safety. This month's blog will focus on some things to help keep your kiddos protected this holiday season, as well as what to keep in mind when buying gifts for your little ones.
Winter Home Safety Tips
Kitchen
Clean and Check Range Hood
Clean Garbage Disposal
Inspect Hoses on Dishwasher, Ice Maker, and Fridge
Bedrooms and Living Areas
Check Flashlights, Replace Batteries
Hide Holiday Presents
Wipe Walls and Ceilings
Clean Lampshades
Basement
Service Generator
Vacuum and Dust HVAC System
Replace Furnace Filter
Bathrooms
Update First Aid Kit
Clean or Replace Shower Curtain
Hallways
Repair Steps and Banister
Test and Change Detector Batteries
Outside
Check for Ice Dams and Icicles
Install Outdoor Security Camera
Maintain Shoveled and Salted Walkway
Install Smart Holiday Lights
Choosing Safe Toys
According to the American Public Health Association, "Prevent Blindness America has declared December as Safe Toys and Gifts Awareness Month. The group encourages everyone to consider if the toys they wish to give suits the age and individual skills and abilities of the individual child who will receive it, especially for infants and children under age three."
Some quick guidelines from APHA for choosing safe toys this holiday season:
- Inspect all toys before purchasing. Avoid those that shoot or include parts that fly off. The toy should have no sharp edges or points and should be sturdy enough to withstand impact without breaking, being crushed, or being pulled apart easily.
- When purchasing toys for children with special needs try to: Choose toys that may appeal to different senses such as sound, movement, and texture; consider interactive toys to allow the child to play with others; and think about the size of the toy and the position a child would need to be in to play with it.
- Be diligent about inspecting toys your child has received. Check them for age, skill level, and developmental appropriateness before allowing them to be played with.
- Look for labels that assure you the toys have passed a safety inspection – “ATSM” means the toy has met the American Society for Testing and Materials standards.
- Gifts of sports equipment should always be accompanied by protective gear (give a helmet with the skateboard)
- Keep kids safe from lead in toys by: Educating yourself about lead exposure from toys, symptoms of lead poisoning, and what kinds of toys have been recalled; being aware that old toys may be more likely to contain lead in the paint; having your children wash their hands frequently and calling your doctor if you suspect your child has been exposed to lead.
- Do NOT give toys with small parts (including magnets and “button” batteries which can cause serious injury or death if ingested) to young children as they tend to put things in their mouths, increasing the risk of choking. If the piece can fit inside a toilet paper roll, it is not appropriate for kids under age three.
- Do NOT give toys with ropes and cords or heating elements.
- Do NOT give crayons and markers unless they are labeled “nontoxic”.
More details and a downloadable checklist at Safewise
RECALLS:
November 25, 2020 CPSC; Eco Baby Spoons and Forks, Eco Feeding Spoons, and Eco Placemat Feeding Sets Recalled Due to Choking Hazard; Made by Herobility
November 24, 2020 CPSC; Crock-Pot 6-Quart Express Crock Multi-Cookers Recalled by Sunbeam Products Due to Burn Hazard
November 12, 2020 CPSC; InvoSpa Recalls Heated Blankets Due to Fire and Burn Hazards; Sold Exclusively at Amazon.com (Recall Alert)
November 12, 2020 CPSC; Zinus Recalls Bunk Beds Due Fall and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
November 10, 2020 CPSC; Bolek’s Craft Supplys Recalls Wintergreen Essential Oil Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning
November 4, 2020 CPSC; Target Recalls Toddler Boots Due to Choking Hazard
November 4, 2020 CPSC; Walker Edison Recalls Chests Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards
* information from Consumer Product Safety Commission
Monday, December 7, 2020
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Child Safety & Protection Month 2020
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CHILD SAFETY & PROTECTION MONTH
11/7 Infant Protection Day
11/13 World Kindness Day
11/20 Universal Children's Day
11/28 Thanksgiving
11/7 Infant Protection Day
11/13 World Kindness Day
11/20 Universal Children's Day
11/28 Thanksgiving
Holiday season has arrived and so has cool weather, busy schedules, and traveling for some! With all of the great things going on this time of year, it is important to keep child safety and protection in mind. This month's blog will focus on some things to help keep your kiddos protected this holiday season, as well as any other time! Arizona Childproofers has been keeping busy with all things child safety by attending the Virtual ABC Kids Expo, so check our Facebook for neat new products and information on how we can help you with in-home safety and pool fences!
Child Safety & Protection Links
- The National Fire Protection Association has valuable planning tips, as well as other resources to help your family develop an EMERGENCY ESCAPE PLAN in case of a fire.
- all4kids.org has compiled a list of important information to keep your children safe and protected around
- household safety
- keep your home safe by minimizing hazards
- infant safety
- safe sleep practices and correct car seat installation
- outdoor safety
- never leave children alone outside and check for hazards often
- water safety
- adult supervision, barriers, swim and CPR classes
- household safety
- Three practical ways to talk to kids about stranger danger are highlighted on PARENTS.COM:
- Choose your words with care.
- Plan ahead.
- Teach them to trust their instincts.
Thanksgiving Holiday Safety Tips
The weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day are among the busiest of the year. Families are planning trips to visit relatives, searching for thoughtful gifts, preparing special meals and many other tasks to make the holidays the most wonderful time of the year.
In the next few fast-paced weeks, it is easy to be so busy that we forget some safety basics.
Have you ever gone to an event....where you are bringing a hot casserole or other yummy dish. You keep it hot and place it on the floor and while driving you have to quickly stop! Now that yummy dish is all over the floor or seat! Well, that wasn’t in the plan!
- Make sure to properly place items (especially really hot foods) in the trunk of a vehicle to avoid potential injury and also distraction from the road.
- Remember, just one distracted moment can cause far greater harm than a ruined meal.
- Taking a moment to remember simple safety tips can help keep your holidays safe and your memories joyous and fun.
Seven Tips for Safe Holiday Travel from Safe Kids Worldwide and General Motors
- Remember to buckle up every ride, every time, whether it’s the long trip to visit family or around the block to the mall.
- Shopping center parking lots are busier during the holidays. Watch out for distracted pedestrians and drivers who may not be paying attention to you, especially when backing out of parking spaces.
- For parents of teens, remind them to be extra alert during this holiday season, when conditions are more challenging even for experienced drivers.
- Commit to keeping your electronics out of your hand. No text message or playlist is worth the risk.
- If you are headed to a party and plan to drink alcohol, designate a driver or use a car service to make sure you get home safely.
- Expect the unexpected. You never know when you have to stop abruptly, so keep hot foods, large gifts and anything that can become a projectile in the trunk.
- Remember when traveling in large groups, all vehicle occupants need their own seat belt or car seat, even for short rides.
RECALLS:
October 29, 2020 CPSC; Serena & Lily Recalls Nash Convertible Cribs Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
October 29, 2020 CPSC; Gorilla Commerce Recalls Oven Liners Due to Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning (Recall Alert)
October 28, 2020 CPSC; Porter World Trade Recalls Ron Jon Surf Shop Sippy Cup Due to Violations of Federal Lead Content and Phthalates Bans
October 22, 2020 CPSC; Rocky Mountain Oils Recalls Wintergreen Essential Oil and Oil Blends Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning (Recall Alert)
October 21, 2020 CPSC; CB2 Recalls Trace Bookcases Due to Risk of Collapse; Injury Hazard to Consumers
October 21, 2020 CPSC; Jakks Pacific Recalls to Repair Morfboard® Skate & Scoot Scooters Due to Fall Hazard
October 21, 2020 CPSC; Crate and Barrel Recalls Danish Tall Bookcases Due to Risk of Collapse; Injury Hazard to Consumers
October 7, 2020 CPSC; Prestone Products Recalls Antifreeze Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirements; Risk of Poisoning
* information from the CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION
Thursday, October 29, 2020
HALLOWEEN NIGHT SAFETY CHECKLIST from Arizona Childproofers
Halloween is only 3 days away!
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Thursday, October 22, 2020
CDC Safe Sleep Tips Video
OCTOBER IS SIDS AWARENESS MONTH. Check out this great video with Safe Sleep tips from the CDC!
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Monday, October 19, 2020
Fun and Safe Halloween Alternatives
Halloween is only a couple weeks away! Here are some great tips and alternatives for a fun and safe Halloween.
Mark your calendars for a special Halloween Safety class with Arizona Childproofers next week on 10/27!
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Wednesday, October 7, 2020
SIDS, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month 2020
Important Dates
SIDS AWARENESS MONTH
PREGNANCY AND INFANT LOSS AWARENESS MONTH
10/4 - 10/10 Fire Prevention Week
10/9 - 10/15 Baby Loss Awareness Week
10/23 Breast Cancer Now's WEAR IT PINK DAY
10/31 Halloween
It's FALL YA'LL!
PREGNANCY AND INFANT LOSS AWARENESS MONTH
10/4 - 10/10 Fire Prevention Week
10/9 - 10/15 Baby Loss Awareness Week
10/23 Breast Cancer Now's WEAR IT PINK DAY
10/31 Halloween
It's FALL YA'LL!
October can be an exciting time for children and adults alike! The weather is cooling down, spooky decorations are being put up, and kids are deciding on their costumes and dreaming of sugar! This month's blog is providing some trick-or-treating tips for a fun night to remember. We are also raising awareness about SIDS and how to reduce the risk. We hope this information helps you and keeps your little pumpkins safe.
According to Safe to Sleep,
- SIDS is a sudden and silent medical disorder that can happen to an infant who seems healthy.
- SIDS is sometimes called "crib death" or "cot death" because it is associated with the time when the baby is sleeping. Cribs themselves don't cause SIDS, but the baby's sleep environment can influence sleep-related causes of death.
- SIDS is the leading cause of death among babies between 1 month and 1 year of age.
- About 1,360 babies died of SIDS in 2017, the last year for which such statistics are available.
- Most SIDS deaths happen in babies between 1 month and 4 months of age, and the majority (90%) of SIDS deaths happen before a baby reaches 6 months of age. However, SIDS deaths can happen anytime during a baby's first year.
Ways to Help Protect your Baby from SIDS
- Ensure the crib is properly assembled.
- Always place baby on their back to sleep.
- Remove everything from the crib other than the mattress and fitted sheets (i.e. stuffed animals, pillows, blankets and bumpers.)
- Use a firm mattress.
- Do not overdress your baby when they sleep.
- Use a sleep sack, not sheets.
- Baby sharing parents room for at least the first 6 months can reduce the risk of SIDS.
- Baby should not sleep with other infants in the crib or in a bed/on a couch with adults.
- Keep a pollutant/ smoke-free room.
- Breastfeeding or using expressed milk for the first 6 months can reduce the risk of SIDS.
- Limit baby's exposure to persons who have colds or other respiratory infections.
CDC Safety Tips
Many traditional Halloween activities can be high-risk for spreading viruses. There are several safer, alternative ways to participate in Halloween. If you may have COVID-19 or you may have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, you should not participate in in-person Halloween festivities and should not give out candy to trick-or-treaters.
Wear masks
- Wear a mask at all times when around people who don’t live in your household to reduce the risk of spreading the virus.
- Avoid singing, chanting, or shouting, especially when not wearing a mask and within 6 feet of others.
- Do not use a costume mask (such as for Halloween) as a substitute for a cloth mask unless it is made of two or more layers of breathable fabric that covers your mouth and nose and doesn’t leave gaps around your face.
- Do not wear a costume mask over a cloth mask because it can be dangerous if the costume mask makes it hard to breathe. Instead, consider using a Halloween-themed cloth mask.
Social distance and limit close contact
- Maintain a distance of at least 6 feet or more from people you don’t live with. Be particularly mindful in areas where it may harder to keep this distance, such as restrooms and eating areas.
- Avoid using restroom facilities at high traffic times, such as at the end of a public event.
- Minimize gestures that promote close contact. For example, do not shake hands, elbow bump, or give hugs. Instead wave and verbally greet others.
Halloween Safety Tips
BEFORE YOU LEAVE
- EAT A HEALTHY MEAL
- REVIEW the safety rules (see below)
- DO a safety check on the costumes to be sure everything works, there are no tripping hazards and if wearing a mask the child can see forward and sideways
HALLOWEEN NIGHT SAFETY RULES
- NO running
- Stay with the group
- KIDS UNDER 12 should 'Trick or Treat" and cross streets with an adult at corners and crosswalks.
- Establish a route you will be going on
- Stay on the sidewalk, do not dart into the street
- LOOK BOTH WAYS before crossing the street
- WATCH FOR CARS turning or backing up.
- Stop at only familiar houses and only those with a porch light on.
- NEVER go inside a house to get a treat, stay on the porch
- Don't play near lit Jack 'O Lanterns
- No eating candy till you get home and check it
CANDY
- Try to get reflective candy bags or buckets to make kids more visible
- INSPECT all candy BEFORE your child eats even one piece
- Toss candy with faded wrappers, with holes or tears or no wrapper at all
- Remove candy that can be a choking hazard especially for those under 3 years old
- DO NOT eat food products - from people you don't know, set aside and discard later
- LIMIT the amount of candy your child eats to avoid a tummy ache
- Keep the candy up and out of the way
DRIVING
- SLOW DOWN... especially in residential neighborhoods
- BE ALERT! Children are excited on Halloween
- TAKE EXTRA TIME to look at intersections, medians, and curbs
- Enter and exit driveways or alleys carefully and slowly
- ELIMINATE DISTRACTIONS inside your car - be hyper vigilant
- Turn headlights on early to see children sooner
See LOWER, MODERATE, and HIGHER Risk Activities suggested by the CDC here.
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Baby Safety Month 2020
BABY SAFETY MONTH
According to Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association, "JPMA initiated Baby Safety Month to educate parents and caregivers on the importance of the safe use and selection of juvenile products. The campaign started when JPMA initiated "Expectant Mother's Day." In 1986, it was extended to a week-long celebration, until 1991, when JPMA sponsored the first "Baby Safety Awareness Month." Since then, every September has been designated as Baby Safety Month."
Important Dates
9/1 - 9/7 National Childhood Injury Prevention Week9/15 Tackle Kids Cancer Day
9/20 - 9/26 Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week
9/26 National Seat Check Saturday
Having a baby is such a wonderful experience and can impact your life for the better. There are also many new responsibilities to make sure your child is in a safe environment to learn and grow. This month's blog is focused on baby safety and ways to keep your child safe in different environments, so you can enjoy watching them discover the new world around them.
Child Passenger Safety
Your responsibilities include choosing a safe car seat, installing it properly, and using it for every car ride from baby's first ride until they meet the requirements of your state law that say it is safe to remove them.
Please FOLLOW THE THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS!
Children should be rear-facing until they meet the maximum height OR weight requirements allowed by the manufacturer's instructions. Then, they should be front-facing with a harness until they meet height OR weight limits per manufacturer's instructions. After that, they should ride in a booster seat until seat belts alone fit CORRECTLY (usually around 4' 9").
Do not use a car seat or booster car seat that:
- is used, especially if it is more than eight years old.
- has ever been involved in a crash.
- is missing the manufacturer's label showing the name of the manufacturer, model number, and date of manufacture.
This and more information was found at JPMA.org.
Child Safety Tips
The A B Cs of Safe Sleep
- Baby sleeps ALONE, not with anyone else in their bed.
- Baby sleeps on their BACK, not on their side or stomach.
- Baby sleeps in a CRIB, with only a firm mattress and tight-fitting sheet.
- BARE IS BEST! No pillows, blankets, toys in the crib that could create suffocation or choking hazards.
- Nothing should be hanging over the crib or be within 3 feet of it.
When thinking about in-home safety hazards, think
- If my child got a hold of this, would it hurt them?
- If they got a hold of this and it broke, would it hurt them?
- If they got a hold of this and destroyed it, would I be sad?
- sharp, glass, and toxic products like cleaning supplies should be locked away with magnetic cabinet locks
- stairs should have hardware-mounted gates at the top and bottom
- anchor all heavy furniture (if it is taller than it is wide, ANCHOR IT)
- use outlet covers in all of baby's areas (single plastic plug-ins are a choking hazard, best practice is to use sliding outlet covers)
- locks/chimes on doors and windows
- pool barriers
- life jackets
- CPR and swim lessons
- water watcher
It is best to use JPMA Certified products and use them correctly every time, as the manufacturer intended. Also, keep up with child product recalls that are listed at the bottom of this newsletter. You can also check CPSC.gov for past and present recalls.
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Drowning Impact Awareness Month 2020
Important Dates
DROWNING IMPACT AWARENESS MONTH
8/1 - 8/7 World Breastfeeding Week
8/2 National Friendship Day
8/4 U.S. Coastguard Day
8/12 International Youth Day
Children's Eye Health and Safety Month
Pedestrian Safety Month
It's time to go back to school but it still feels like summer, so continue to stay safe around water. This month's blog is focused on drowning impact awareness and portable flotation devices that could save your child's life if they fall into water. Awareness and prevention are key to avoiding this tragedy. Check out the eye health information and pedestrian safety tips as well!
Puddle Jumpers
Puddle Jumpers are a GREAT flotation device for beginning swimmers as the design allows children to lie on their bellies and practice arm strokes and kicks without the worry of sinking. However, this same design can also be very dangerous children under 30 lbs and not able to hold themselves up in the water. If a child is not able to control their body weight, they will end up on their back with their head being forced underwater by the flotation device. Please ALWAYS check all flotation devices for Coast Guard Approved. There are Puddle Jumper knock-offs and other flotation devices that are not Coast Guard Approved that you should be wary of. Always use the correct weight requirements and usage. This a very popular product, so we urge caution on the side of safety when purchasing or using it and any other flotation device.
Portable Flotation Devices
The following list explains the types of PFD’s and what they are recommended by the US Coast Guards to be used for and when they are required.
Type I PFDs – Off-shore life jackets: best devices for all waters, open ocean, rough seas or remote water where rescue may be slow in coming.
Type II PFDs – Near-shore buoyant vests: for general boating activities, calm inland waters or where there is a good chance for fast rescue.
Type III PFDs – Flotation aids: For general boating or specialized activity that is marked on the device (such as water skiing, canoeing, kayaking, hunting etc.).
Type IV PFDs – Throwable devices: designed to be thrown to persons in distress. Often includes boat seat cushions, ring buoys and horseshoe buoys.
Type V PFDs – Special use and condition devices: typically labeled with their limits of use. Commonly used for canoeing/kayaking, boardsailing, deck suits, work vests for commercial vessels and man over-board situations and law enforcement. Also included in this classification are hybrid inflatables. Hybrid inflatables are deflated devices and can be inflated on demand. These devices can have a buoyancy of between 22 and 34 lbs.
An important part of having and using a PFD is the fit. It should fit comfortably and snug. It is important to try it on before use. It should not ride up your body. To test whether the it has the correct buoyancy for your weight, when lying on your back in water and relaxing, the PFD should keep your chin well above water. If it does not, a device with higher buoyancy is needed.
*Information from www.grainger.com
1 in 4 children has a vision problem. 80% of information children receive in the classroom is presented visually. It can also affect sports performance, inferring with hand-eye coordination, depth perception, and eye tracking ability. Make sure your child has an eye exam every year and keep this in mind if they are struggling in school.
RECALLS:
July 30, 2020 CPSC; Bio Source Naturals Recalls Wintergreen and Birch Sweet Essential Oils Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning
July 23, 2020 CPSC; Bulk Apothecary Recalls Nature’s Oil Wintergreen and Birch Essential Oils Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning
July 22, 2020 CPSC; Manhattan Toy Recalls ‘Manhattan Ball’ Activity Toys Due to Choking Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Target
July 15, 2020 CPSC; Nutraceutical Recalls Simplers Botanicals Wintergreen Essential Oil Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning
*** Also Edens Garden, GloryBee, Nutraceutical, Miracle Botanicals, Ananda Apothecary, and Pranarom
July 9, 2020 CPSC; DaVinci Recalls Bassinets Due to Fall and Entrapment Hazards
July 2, 2020 CPSC: A Better You! Recalls Belecoo Strollers Due to Violation of Federal Stroller and Carriage Safety Standard; Fall, Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards
July 1, 2020 CPSC; Boy Scouts of America Recalls Cub Scout Activity Pins Due to Violation of the Federal Lead Content BanJune 25, 2020 CPSC; Costway Recalls Baby Strollers Due to Violation of Federal Stroller and Carriage Safety Standard; Fall, Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards
* information from Consumer Product Safety Commisision
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