I previously posted some great summer safety tips offered by Underwriters Laboratories that "help families 'play it safe' this summer," some of which are below:
· Carefully inspect backyard playground equipment. Make sure equipment is anchored safely in the ground, all equipment pieces are in good working order, S-hooks are entirely closed and bolts are not protruding.
· Check for spaces that could trap children, such as openings in guardrails or between ladder rungs. These spaces should measure less than 3.5 inches or more than 9 inches.
· Always supervise children on play set equipment to make sure they are playing safely.
· Watch for potential trip hazards, such as rocks, tree stumps and concrete footings. Make sure you’re children are aware of them as well.
· Keep grates and drain covers in good repair and secured in place. Alert your family and guests to stay away from these devices, as the suction from drain outlets can be strong enough to cause entrapment of hair or body parts, which can potentially cause a person to drown.
· Make sure you know infant and child CPR if you own a pool.
· Remove all toys when you leave the pool. Toys may attract children to the unattended pool.
Underwriters Laboratories also teamed up with Disney to create some great videos, including the Wild About Safety: In the Water video featuring Timon and Pumbaa, stressing the importance of water safety.
It's important to do what we can to keep our kids safe not only during summer, but all-year round, and thanks to Underwriters Laboratories and Disney, I have some great tips that I can put into practice and share with my friends!
· Carefully inspect backyard playground equipment. Make sure equipment is anchored safely in the ground, all equipment pieces are in good working order, S-hooks are entirely closed and bolts are not protruding.
· Check for spaces that could trap children, such as openings in guardrails or between ladder rungs. These spaces should measure less than 3.5 inches or more than 9 inches.
· Always supervise children on play set equipment to make sure they are playing safely.
· Watch for potential trip hazards, such as rocks, tree stumps and concrete footings. Make sure you’re children are aware of them as well.
· Keep grates and drain covers in good repair and secured in place. Alert your family and guests to stay away from these devices, as the suction from drain outlets can be strong enough to cause entrapment of hair or body parts, which can potentially cause a person to drown.
· Make sure you know infant and child CPR if you own a pool.
· Remove all toys when you leave the pool. Toys may attract children to the unattended pool.
Underwriters Laboratories also teamed up with Disney to create some great videos, including the Wild About Safety: In the Water video featuring Timon and Pumbaa, stressing the importance of water safety.
It's important to do what we can to keep our kids safe not only during summer, but all-year round, and thanks to Underwriters Laboratories and Disney, I have some great tips that I can put into practice and share with my friends!
Win: Four lucky winners will each receive a copy of the DVD Wild About Safety with Timon & Pumbaa: Safety Smart in the Water! Synopsis: Timon and Pumbaa help students learn that fun in the water starts with safety. Once again armed with their Safety Smart® Checklist, Timon and Pumbaa head out for a day at their favorite watering hole. There, they identify valuable water safety lessons like checking for a lifeguard, reading all posted safety signs and looking before leaping in.
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I wrote this review while participating in a blog campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Underwriters Laboratories. Mom Central sent me a gift card and a DVD to thank me for taking the time to participate, and provided the DVDS for giveaway.
We were fortunate to receive several products from the Writing Fundamentals line which focused on fine-motor skills, letter formation, visual perception, and so much more.
I personally think Snip It is really neat. This book promotes fine motor development, and helps Little Music Man practice his cutting and coloring. It also helps him with trying to stick within boundaries, since he often colors outside the lines. I like how the book uses fun strips of paper to help with adherence to visual boundaries.
The recipe called for frozen strawberries, yogurt, honey, milk, banana, and a little bit of sugar.
It was sweet, refreshing, and delicious! The perfect treat for a hot summer day!
