July 2009
4 posts
Keeping Kids Safe: Seat Belt Entanglement
Problem: A child within reach of a seat belt may become entangled if he or she pulls the seat belt all the way out and wraps the belt around the head, neck, or waist.
The majority of seat belts have a locking mechanism that is activated when the seat belt is pulled all the way out from the retractor. This feature is designed for child seat installation. In instances when the locking feature...
Keeping Kids Safe: Power Windows
Problem: Children can hurt themselves with power windows. Many kids are injured when a window closes on their finger, wrist, or hand. Some kids have been strangled by power windows.
Prevention Tips:
-Never leave your children alone in a vehicle for any reason.
-Teach your children not to play with window switches.
-Teach your children not to stand on passenger door arm rests.
-Properly...
Keeping Kids Safe: Hyperthermia and Heat Stroke
Problem: Children die each year from heatstroke, after being left alone in a vehicle.
You live by your daily routine and it helps you get things done. Be extra careful, though, if you have to change any part of that routine. This is more likely to happen when you, or caregiver who helps with your children, forgets that a child is in the back seat. This can and does happen when you break a...
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