Most of us must have experienced the nightmarish experience of being separated from our parents and getting lost in public.. I have experienced both. It happened to me when I was about 5 and to this day I remember it very clearly even though I don't any other memory until I was was. Thank God my mother found me later on. That scare I had when I … [Read more...]
How to teach your kids about stranger safety
We are raising our kids in an era of paranoia. Even though I consider my own parents as cautious and prudent, I am not sure I would be able to let my kids to do the things that I was able to do leisurely when I was growing up. (see parenting manual, chapter on “you’ll understand when you have kids”) At least, you could trust a small circle of … [Read more...]
Power windows in cars pose danger for children
Apparently many kids are victims of strangulation or asphyxiation after their necks were caught by power windows. According to the families, these accidents happened in a milisecond when they weren't paying attention to their kids who were playing in the car or trying to get out of the car through the window. See the difference in the two … [Read more...]
Avoid unforeseen! accidents by taking simple safety measures
My husband is the chief of homeland security and safety in our household. He sets up and maintains the babyproofing, and anything related to the safety within and outside the house. He checks on me quite a bit as well because to be honest, sometimes mommy brain takes over and you never know what kids are up to when mommy brain is in charge. The … [Read more...]
Magnetic toys: Potential hazard for children
A news article I've read today, prompted me to write another post under "Safety" subject. This time the hazard is the magnetic toys. The consumer product safety commission recalled all Magnetix magnetic toys after being notified of more than 30 incidents involving small magnets, one of which was the death of a toddler. The magnets, when … [Read more...]
ICE- In Case of Emergency
I would like to continue my posts about Safety, following "Baby and Child Safety Tips in the Home – Living Room / Play Room", "Safety: Car safety for babies and children", "Safety: First Aid and CPR for babies and children" and "Parents’ emergency phone list". ICE- In Case of Emergency, is a program that helps emergency personnel such as … [Read more...]
Parents’ emergency phone list
Prepare multiple copies of this list, one big size for board, refrigerator or by the phone at home and multiple wallet-sizes for parents, grandparents, nannies, other caregivers. List should include: Home phone Mom's cell/work Dad's cell/work Other emergency contacts (family, friends) Pediatricians office Poison Control … [Read more...]
Safety: Car safety for babies and children
According to the laws in USA, you must take your new born baby home from the hospital in a car seat. When travelling in a car, make sure you baby sits in the back seat in a car seat and make sure to fasten the seat belt. Making excuses such as, car being too cluttered with baby seat, that the distance is too short, baby not liking the car seat … [Read more...]
Safety: First Aid and CPR for babies and children
Though we (should) take all precautions in advance, for the safety of our babies and children, we need to be prepared for unexpected emergency situations as well. We need learn first aid (CPR) methods and be able to administer these at the time of emergencies. We should also teach them to whomever is taking care of our babies or kids as well … [Read more...]
Baby and Child Safety Tips in the Home – Bathroom
Continuing with Baby and Child Safety Tips in the Home… While giving a bath to your baby: Never leave your baby unattended in the bathroom, in the tub or in a basin even if the water level is not even one inch. Use anti-slip bathtub mat or decals to prevent slipping. Always check the water temperature before putting your baby in the tub … [Read more...]