Tag Archives: Keeping Your Baby Safe
A trip to the playground turned out to not be the “break” I was hoping for!
One day several years ago now, this frazzled mom headed to a local playground with my two-year-old and 3-month-old in tow to let my toddler burn off some energy. I was feeling like Zombie-Mom, existing on just a few hours of sleep most … Continue reading
Why babies and toddlers should stay in a rear-facing car seat as long as possible
I remember a number of years ago (okay, full confession – about 18 years ago) when I couldn’t wait to move my baby out of her infant-only car seat and into her new forward-facing car seat. I was anxious to … Continue reading
Are your kids ready to handle an emergency?
Emergencies happen. As adults, we try to prepare for them with home fire escape plans, emergency car kits, and some of us also take CPR and first aid courses. We also do our best to keep our families safe by preventing dangerous situations in the home. … Continue reading
Autism spectrum disorder and wandering: A parent’s biggest worry
I recently had the privilege of speaking with Cindy, the mom of a four-year-old boy named Christopher. Christopher has autism spectrum disorder. I was listening to Cindy describe her daily routine and her story really opened my eyes to the … Continue reading
Learning to be a lifesaver, not just for the professionals
Accidents happen quickly, too quickly. When a child gets hurt, the words “I turned my back for one minute” often follow. It’s impossible to be a superhero and prevent every accident from happening, but there are things we can do to improve … Continue reading
Andrea Scott RN
Carolyn Wilkie, RN
Cynthia Lindsay RN
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