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Winter Driving / Safety / Infants / Car Seats

January 3, 2016 by kidstra

Comments on our most recent article: Winter Driving/Safety/Infants/Car seats We have the greatest readers – and they keep us on our toes! Many are experts on various aspects of keeping kids healthy and safe for travel and outdoor activities, which is our focus. Within eight hours of posting our latest article, we heard from three […]

Filed Under: Prevention, Safe & Healthy Travel, Sun Tagged With: car seats, carseat, children, cold, hazards, ice, Infants, perspiration, safety, snow, snow country, snow ice, sun protection, winter

Children/Cold weather/Car rides/Health and safety

January 6, 2013 by kidstra

Many steps that parents take to keep infants and toddlers safe and warm for car rides in cold winter weather are ineffective, unhealthy and, sometimes, dangerous. Here is what you should know: 1. Secure your footing when maneuvering a car seat and infant in and out of cars. Is the ground icy? Holding an infant/car […]

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Children/Hot Weather/Keeping Children Cool and Healthy

August 7, 2011 by kidstra
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Common sense, air conditioning and readily available drinking water have greatly reduced the incidence of heat-related illness in infants and children. But don’t let your vigil down. Cases do still occur, generally due to lack of forethought, and sometimes with horrific results. Here is what you must know: 1. The younger the child, the more […]

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Children/Cold weather clothing/Staying warm, dry, safe

December 29, 2009 by kidstra

Choosing the most effective cold weather clothing for your kids is becoming more of a hassle – ironically, because such clothing is becoming more protective. Some garments, if not used correctly, are counterproductive, actually increasing a child’s risk of experiencing cold-related problems.    Here is what you should know:   1. Sophisticated clothing increases perspiration. […]

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