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Games and Child Care Safety

Topics: Babysitting, Childcare, Safety Tips

Games are one of the most fun aspects of babysitting. With everything from hopscotch to tag, playing games with children is an exciting activity. Games are, however, one of the leading causes of accidents in young children. Kids are easily injured by slippery surfaces, protruding objects and other circumstances. Providing adequate child care safety is the most important task involved in babysitting. That is why it is important to uphold your responsibility to ensure child safety in games, play times and play areas. A few important child care safety tips regarding games include the following: Avoid slippery or wet surfaces…

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The Pros and Perils of Online Symptom Checkers for Parents

Topics: Safety Tips

More and more, that's what many parents are doing. Over the past few years, the amount of health information available on the internet has skyrocketed, and many sites offer to help you make diagnoses, whether it's through specific health information, quizzes, or a "symptom checker" that allows you to look specifically at what might be causing the fever or stomachache-or rash, or whatever. The American Academy of Pediatrics recently launched their own "symptom checker," called the KidsDoc Symptom Checker, available at healthychildren.org (there's an iPhone app too!). It's very straightforward: you run the cursor over the part of the body…

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The Safetytat: Temporary Tattoos for Public Safety

Topics: Safety Tips

Are you a super parent who wants to share your parenting skills & ideas with others? Do you love finding bargains on baby & kids' products? Express yourself on the Smarter Babies & Kids Blog & become a guest writer! Babies and kids are ten times more adorable than they are normally when they are dressed up for Halloween! Check out some suggestions for Halloween costumes. Youre at the state fair. There are nothing but vendors, rides, booths and people, countless people, as far as the eye can see. You look down and notice that your daughter is no longer…

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Summertime Links We Love

Topics: Safety Tips

Sunscreen Guide With all the recent news surrounding which sunscreens are best, this guide will ensure your little tikes are protected. Swimming Pool Safety Tips It's pool time for those who want to beat the summer sun, but be sure to read these pool safety tips before getting in the water. Family Meals for Scorching Hot Days Check out these light meal ideas from LilSugar, perfect for those hot summer days. PickYourOwn.org This site locates pick-your-own farms and orchards in the Chicago area, making for a fun summertime activity to do with the kids. I mage courtesy of D Sharon…

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July 4th safety tips for kids

Topics: Safety Tips

Participating in the festivities of July 4th is an exciting time for kids. With all the fun of fireworks, family BBQs and the noise of the day, there are some important things to remember in order to prevent injuries and help the whole family has a safe and enjoyable experience. As fun as the light shows are, the fireworks are explosives. Home fireworks are extreme fire hazards and should be treated with care. Kids should never be left unattended with any kind of firework,or lighter including sparklers. Always have water readily available. A bucket of water nearby to put out…

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July 4th: Safety, Crafts, and Recipes

Topics: Safety Tips

Safety Tips for the 4th:A Many families set out to celebrate the 4th of July with fireworks, fun, and with a barbeque. This Independence Day, make sure your family follows a few simple safety tips to make the holiday enjoyable for everyone. Fireworks and the 4th are synonymous. If you are with children and fireworks are part [...]

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