Showing posts with label safety tips. Show all posts
Showing posts with label safety tips. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Child Safety and Protection Month: November


Tips for Keeping Kids Safe

November is a month dedicated to spreading awareness about child safety. As parents and caregivers, it's important to understand the risks that children face and how to protect them. Here are some tips to keep in mind:


Supervision: One of the most important ways to keep children safe is to supervise them closely. Make sure that they are always within sight and reach, especially when they are playing outside or near water.



Safety proofing your home: Check your home for potential hazards such as loose rugs, electrical outlets, and sharp objects. Take steps to make your home as safe as possible by installing safety gates, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors.


Car safety: Make sure your car seats are installed correctly and that your children are properly buckled in. Keep your car locked when it's not in use and teach children not to play in or around vehicles.



Internet safety: Teach children about the dangers of the internet, such as cyberbullying and online predators. Make sure that they understand the importance of not sharing personal information online and reporting any suspicious activity to a trusted adult.



First aid and emergency preparedness: Teach children how to call for help in an emergency and what to do if they get lost. Make sure that you have a first aid kit and that you and your children know how to use it.


Fire safety: Teach children about the dangers of fire and what to do in case of a fire. Make sure that you have smoke detectors in your home and that you have an escape plan in place.


By following these tips, you can help keep your children safe and secure. Remember to always prioritize their safety and well-being, and to have open and honest conversations with them about any concerns or questions they may have.


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Thursday, September 14, 2023

Baby Safety Month

In honor of Baby Safety Month, Arizona Childproofers has some baby safety tips for you. 



Safe Sleep: It is important to follow safe sleeping practices for infants, including placing babies on their backs to sleep, using a firm and flat sleep surface, and keeping the baby's sleep environment free of hazards.


Childproofing: Childproofing homes prevents accidents and injuries to babies and toddlers. This includes securing furniture and appliances, installing safety gates, and covering electrical outlets.

Car Seat Safety: Emphasizing the proper use of car seats and booster seats can ensure that children are securely restrained while traveling in vehicles. This also includes checking and following the manufacturer's guidelines for car seat installation.

Safe Feeding: Safe feeding practices includes proper preparation and storage of formula and breast milk as well as introducing solid foods at the appropriate age and in a safe manner.

Toy Safety: It is important to select age-appropriate toys and regularly inspect toys for any potential hazards, such as small parts that could be choking hazards.

Preventing Falls: Prevent falls by not leaving babies unattended on elevated surfaces (such as a changing table) and using safety gates on stairs.

Poison Prevention: Store and handle potentially hazardous substances safely, up and locked away from children.

This is a great time to be more vigilance and proactive in following best safety practices to protect the youngest members of your family.


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Thursday, July 27, 2023

Adult Supervision Around Water

 


Pool fences and adult supervision are crucial when children are in and around pools!

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Sunday, February 19, 2023

February is Heart Health Month

Heart Health Month is a yearly observance in February that focuses on raising awareness about heart disease and promoting healthy lifestyle habits to reduce the risk of heart disease. The goal of Heart Health Month is to educate people about the importance of taking care of their heart and to encourage them to make changes in their daily habits to reduce their risk of heart disease.

Childproofing and heart health may seem like separate concerns, but they are interconnected. Childproofing involves making changes to your home to protect your child from potential hazards, and some of these hazards can also affect your heart health. Here's how:

1. Physical activity: Childproofing your home can encourage physical activity in your child, which is important for maintaining a healthy heart. By creating a safe environment for your child to play in, you can encourage them to be more active, which will benefit their heart health in the long run.


2. Clean air: By childproofing your home to prevent exposure to harmful chemicals and pollutants, you can also improve the air quality in your home, which is important for heart health. Poor air quality can increase the risk of heart disease, so it is important to take steps to improve it.

3. Stress reduction: Childproofing your home can help reduce stress levels by reducing the worry of potential hazards to your child. Stress can increase the risk of heart disease, so reducing it is important for heart health.

4. Active supervision: Childproofing your home can also promote active supervision of your child, which can reduce the risk of injury and improve heart health. By reducing the risk of injury, you can reduce the stress and anxiety that can accompany it, which can benefit your heart health.


Childproofing your home can have a positive impact on both your child's safety and your heart health. By reducing potential hazards and promoting physical activity, stress reduction, and air quality, childproofing can improve heart health and overall well-being.

Childproofing involves making changes in the home to reduce the risk of injury to children, such as installing locks on cabinets and covering electrical outlets. A childproof home can help prevent accidents and ensure that children are safe while they explore and play.


Recipe books, especially those that focus on healthy and nutritious meals, can be beneficial for families with young children as well. Encouraging children to try new foods and develop healthy eating habits can have a positive impact on their health and well-being, both now and in the future.

When combining childproofing and recipe books, families can create a safe and healthy environment for their children. By ensuring that the home is childproof and providing healthy and nutritious meal options, families can help their children grow and thrive in a safe and supportive environment.


There are several reasons to choose to buy a heart-healthy recipe book:

1. To learn about heart-healthy cooking

2. To manage heart disease: A heart-healthy recipe book can by providing recipes that are low in saturated and trans fats, salt, and added sugars.

3. To reduce the risk of heart disease: A heart-healthy recipe book can also help reduce risk of heart disease by providing recipes that are rich in heart-healthy nutrients like fiber, Omega-3 fatty acids, and antioxidants.


4.
To make healthy eating easier: A heart-healthy recipe book can provide quick and easy recipes that can be prepared with ingredients that are readily available.

5. To improve overall health: A heart-healthy recipe book can help improve overall health by promoting healthy eating habits and reducing the risk of heart disease, as well as other chronic conditions like diabetes, obesity, and certain types of cancer.

A heart-healthy recipe book can be a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their heart health, reduce the risk of heart disease, or simply eat healthier and more nutritious meals.

The American Heart Association has an electronic cookbook with 150 Healthy Family Meals that you can purchase through Amazon. Click the link or the photo to check it out.

The American Heart Association also has a Kids' Cookbook you can purchase on Amazon.

A heart-healthy recipe book for kids can be beneficial for several reasons:



1.
Encouraging healthy eating habits: By introducing children to healthy, tasty meals at an early age, they are more likely to develop healthy eating habits that can last a lifetime.

2. Promoting heart health: Children's hearts are still developing, and it's important to encourage healthy habits that can support heart health. A heart-healthy recipe book for kids can provide ideas for meals and snacks that are low in saturated and trans fats, salt, and added sugars.

3. Making mealtime fun: Children are more likely to try new foods and eat healthy meals if they are involved in the cooking process. This can provide fun and engaging recipes that encourage children to participate in the kitchen and learn about healthy eating.

4. Educating children about nutrition: Provides an educational and fun way for children to learn about nutrition and how different foods can impact their health.

Supporting families: Provides families with ideas for meals and snacks that are healthy and delicious, making it easier for families to support their children's heart health and overall health.

In conclusion, a heart-healthy recipe book for kids can be a valuable resource for families looking to encourage healthy eating habits and support their children's heart health. By providing fun and educational recipes, families can help children develop healthy habits that will last a lifetime.

Click on this link or on the photo to learn more about this kitchen resource.

Here are some other fun cookbook choices you can find on Amazon:

Super Food for Super Kids Cookbook

Little Helpers - Toddler Cookbook

30 Minute Heart Healthy Cookbook

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Tuesday, June 15, 2021

National Safety Month 2021


Important Dates

National Safety Month
6/3 World Bicycle Day
6/5 World Environment Day
6/6 D-Day; WW2
6/6 -6/12 National Trailer Safety Week
6/17 Eat Your Vegetables Day
6/18 Take A Road Trip Day
6/19 Juneteenth
6/20 Father's Day
6/20-6/23- National Lightning Safety Awareness Week
6/21  National Ride to Work Day
Pride Month
  

The summer months tend to bring about different or heightened safety hazards. Kids are out of school, people are traveling, it's getting hot, and we are heading toward firework season. This month's safety blog focuses on how to be safe in a variety of areas. Within it, you will find some helpful tips on road safety, firework safety, stranger danger, and hot car safety.  As always last month's product safety RECALLS are at the bottom.


According to Wikipedia, "National Safety Month (NSM) is an annual month-long observance in the United States each June.

During National Safety Month, individuals and organizations participate by making efforts to reduce the leading causes of unintentional injury and death at work, on the road, and in homes and communities."

Road Safety Tips

  • Teach your children how to cross a road safely:
    • Find a safe place to cross, then stop.
    • Look right, left, right and listen for vehicles.
    • If traffic is coming, wait for it to pass.
    • Walk straight across the road.
    • Keep looking and listening for traffic while you cross.
  • Your child will learn about pedestrian safety by watching you, so use safe behavior around cars, roads and car parks.
  • Take advantage of car seat checks and events to make sure your car seat is properly installed for long trips and in case of an accident.

  • Some general driving tips to keep you and your family safe on the road from Safety.com:
    1. Buckle up.
    2. Put down the cell phone.
    3. Use the left lane for passing.
    4. Get up to speed on the acceleration ramp.
    5. Carefully get out of your vehicle after an accident.
    6. Don't drive too closely.
    7. Watch your speed.
    8. Let it go. Avoid road rage.
    9. Be considerate of tractor trailer drivers.
    10. Drive defensively. Watch out for other drivers.
    11. Take breaks over long stretches.
    12. Drive according to weather conditions.
    13. Do NOT drive under the influence.

Firework Safety Tips

Firework safety advice from KidsHealth.org
  • The safest way to enjoy fireworks is at a professional display.
  • It's best to stay away from areas where nonprofessionals are setting off fireworks.
  • Fireworks can cause serious eye injuries, including blindness and starting fires, be cautious.

  • Only adults should light fireworks.
  • Never use fireworks indoors.
  • Be prepared to put out a fire by having a hose or water nearby.
  • Light fireworks one at a time.
  • Stay away from a firework that has not gone off and never try to relight it.
  • Sparklers may seem less dangerous than fireworks, but they get extremely hot — as hot as 1,800°F (982°C), use caution.

Stranger Danger Safety Tips

Have frequent discussions with your children about stranger danger. Teach them:
  • Always tell you or their parents where they are going.
  • Try not to walk anywhere alone.
  • Don't take shortcuts through the woods, a back street or empty lot.
  • Bad people do not always look mean or scary.
  • Do not get close to strangers.
    • Make sure they have room to run.
  • Don’t tell their name or address to a stranger.
  • Never go with a stranger to help look for a lost pet or play a game.
  • Never get into a car with anyone they don’t know.

  • If a stranger bothers them, run away and ask an adult for help.
  • Know safe places they can go – a police or fire station, the library, a store or a friend’s
  • house.
  • If a stranger follows them or grabs for them, yell loud! 
    • Shout, “I don’t know you!”  Fight back and make as much noise as you can.
  • If anyone touches them in a bad way, say,
    • “NO!”  Get away and tell an adult you trust.
    • Keep telling until someone listens.
  • Tell you or their parents about places they don’t feel safe.
  • Talk to you or their parents and come up with a secret code word.
    • Never go with anyone unless they know the secret code word.

If your children are old enough to stay home alone, review these tips with them:

  • Know how and when to call 911.
  • Never open the door to a stranger.
  • Never tell anyone on the phone they are home alone.
  • Never tell any callers their name, number, or address.
  • Hang up right away if they do not like what someone is saying on the phone.

Hot Car Safety Tips

In 2019, 52 children died in hot cars. Use these tips to help prevent a tragedy like this.
  • A child's body heats up three to five times faster than an adult's does.
  • A child can die when his temperature reaches 107 degrees F.
  • Cars heat up quickly! In just 10 minutes, a car can heat up 20 degrees F.
  • Cracking a window and/or air conditioning does little to keep it cool once the car is turned off.
  • Heatstroke can happen when the outside temperature is as low as 57 degrees F.

  • Some ways to prevent hot car deaths:
    1. Look in the backseat before you lock your car and leave.
    2. Keep something you need (like a cellphone, purse, ID badge, left shoe) in the backseat so you will have to look in the back seat.
    3. Travel with a stuffed animal or something obvious in your passenger seat to remind you that their is a child in the backseat.
    4. Always lock the when not using it, even in the garage, so that kids can't get in and overheat.
    5. Put keys and fobs up and away from children so they cannot get into cars without your supervision and overheat. 
    6. Make a plan with your childcare provider to check in with you if your child does show up.
    7. If you see something, do something:
      • If the child is not responsive or is in pain, immediately:

        • Call 911.

        • Get the child out of the car.

        • Spray the child with cool water (not in an ice bath).

      • If the child is responsive:

        • Stay with the child until help arrives.

        • Have someone else search for the driver or ask the facility to page them.

“The biggest mistake people make is thinking it can’t happen to them,” Fennell says.

RECALLS:

May 27, 2021 CPSC; Williams Advanced Materials & Chemicals Recalls Three Chemical Products Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Packaging Requirement and Violation of FHSA Labeling Requirement (Recall Alert)

May 26, 2021 CPSC; JCPenney Recalls Girls Puffer Jackets Due to Entanglement Hazard

May 26, 2021 CPSC; Ergobaby Recalls METROUS Strollers Due to Choking Hazard

May 20, 2021 CPSC; Pro Supply Outlet Recalls Sodium and Potassium Hydroxide Products Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Packaging Requirement and Violation of FHSA Labeling Requirement (Recall Alert)

May 19, 2021 CPSC; IKEA Recalls Bowls, Plates, and Mugs Due to Burn Hazard

May 13, 2021 CPSC; Leisure Time Products Recalls Brutus Swing Sets Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)

May 13, 2021 CPSC; The Lye Guy Recalls Sodium and Potassium Hydroxide Products Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement and Violation of FHSA Labeling (Recall Alert)

May 13, 2021 CPSC; Alliance Chemical Recalls Sodium Hydroxide Products Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement and Violation of FHSA Labeling (Recall Alert)

May 12, 2021 CPSC; K & M International Recalls Slap Watches Due to Coin Cell Battery Ingestion and Choking Hazards

May 6, 2021 CPSC; Kidde Recalls TruSense Smoke and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms Due to Risk of Failure to Alert Consumers to a Fire

May 5, 2021 CPSC; Peloton Recalls Tread+ Treadmills After One Child Died and More than 70 Incidents Reported

May 5, 2021 CPSC; Kolcraft Reannounces Recall of Inclined Sleeper Accessory and Urges Consumers to Act Now to Prevent Risk of Suffocation

May 5, 2021 CPSC; TJX Recalls Infant Sleep Bags Due to Suffocation Risk; Sold at T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and Sierra

* information from Consumer Product Safety Commission

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