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Even with the plethora of information available for new moms, I’d be willing to bet that a few tips will elude you. Here are some practical insights nobody told me that I wish I had known as a brand new mommy: Got Milk Don’t hesitate to call the lactation consultant if you have any questions about nursing, they are there for you (and your milk ducts). Nursing doesn’t come naturally to every woman. Like most things in life, you fare far better with a little instruction. So don’t be afraid to ”Whenask. I was in the hospital I asked every nurse that came in my room for advice. Was I doing it right? Is the baby latched on correctly? Did they have any suggestions? They all offered great advice, each from their own experience. I left the hospital with a little more confidence about nursing,” says Lisa Banks, mother of two from Beaverton, Oregon.
Sherrie Palm, President of APOPS (Association for Pelvic Floor Prolapse Support) says, “The pc muscle (pelvic floor muscle) is the primary source of support for the pelvic organs and much damage can occur to it during childbirth. Women do not realize they should be contracting their pc muscles before they pick up their children and that any heavy lifting can create pelvic floor muscle problems, particularly if done too soon after childbirth.”
Hush Little Mama Sleep when the baby sleeps. “Who cares about the cleaning and the laundry—take a nap while the baby sleeps. You’ll thank yourself for it,” says Krystal Luster, a mother of two from Portland, Oregon.
Ask & You Shall Receive This is not the time to hint or hope that your husband understands your wants and needs. Having a baby has not changed his oblivion to the dirty dishes in the sink or the mounds of laundry scattered throughout the house. If you need him to do something, you must ask.
Sure, he’s not doing it the way you would (or even correctly for that matter…the diaper goes the other way and the onesie is on backwards). Let him do his own thing with the baby, this is their time to bond. All of you will be happier; more relaxed and new daddy might just surprise you and become capable with the baby so you can have some much needed alone Remember,time.whatever you do for this baby is the right choice because it’s out of love and because you’re the mommy. Keep in mind that with everyday it does get easier. Trust your instincts and be gentle with your “hormonal” self.
Ready or not your baby is coming! As a new mommy there will be a lot of uncertainty (and possibly tons of unanticipated guilt!). Am I doing this right? Is my baby eating too often, not often enough? Is he sleeping enough, pooping enough? Is his poop supposed to be that color? At times, you may think you are doing it all wrong.
Doctor Doctor If you have health concerns about your baby don’t feel uncomfortable calling the pediatrician or advice nurse. Trust your instincts and call. It’s better to err on the side of caution. Always call the doctor if the baby develops a rash or a very high fever.
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Don’t Take It Personally After you have a baby everyone you meet will offer advice. Don’t take their suggestions personally. You’re not doing anything wrong! Mothers love to dispense helpful information. After all, they’ve been there as well, at one time or another. Use what works for you and toss out the rest.
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Heavy Lifting
Don’t lift anything heavier than your baby for the first month. Your body has been through a lot and needs some serious pampering and maybe even a bit of damage control. Also, as soon as the doctor gives the okay, start doing those Kegel exercises.
“Men are generally not very intuitive, so if you tell him specifically what you want, you are much more likely to get it”, says Greg Bishop author of Hit the Ground Crawling. Also make sure your new daddy is involved with the baby. Let him change diapers, get the baby to sleep, give a bottle, entertain, etc.
Aaahh, Spa Day Take a shower everyday! You’ll feel better, have more energy and definitely smell better. Before you have a baby, you might think it’s absurd that you would need to be reminded. But after, you might want to appoint a few people to remind you to take care of such things so you can take care of you. Help me, Help you If someone offers their help (bringing dinner over, doing your laundry, holding the baby while you shower or sleep), let them! Put the “I can do it all myself” attitude on hold for this short time and get used to asking people to help you. You’ll need to do it often over the next, oh, eighteen years or so.
Face it, your hormones are on a wild roller coaster ride right now. The same hormones that conspired to get you pregnant are now working overtime adjusting to your new postpartum life. You will cry for seemingly no reason at all, you will laugh, you might be overwhelmed and maybe even a little blue…and all within a 10-minute time span. Don’t be alarmed, these are your hormones talking. They are helping to produce milk and get your body back to normal. Be kind to yourself. This will pass. Of course, if the baby blues persist, consult your doctor.
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REST UP.
GET PASSIONATE.
Telling yourself “I can’t,” “I’ll never,” or “I always,” reinforces your flaws and shortcomings, says Baxter, and can create a self-fulfilling prophecy. “Either accept your inadequacies, or choose to develop the trait or skill you’d like to have.” Ask yourself “What words of encouragement would I offer a friend in the same situation?” then say them to yourself. Optimistic self-talk inspires confidence.
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Fuel your confidence by investing in your own interests. Take dance classes, start a blog, or finish your college degree. “When we’re passionate about something – about anything – we become more attractive to others, and more importantly, we become more attractive to ourselves,” says certified life coach and inspirista Jennifer Tuma-Young of Edison, NJ. Do what lights your fire.
STOP COMPARING.
AFFIRM YOUR ATTRIBUTES. List your top ten qualities. “They can be serious – like ‘I’m a great listener’ – or silly, like ‘I always call people back,’ ‘I read with my kids every night,’ or ‘My cookies sell out first at the bake sale,” says Tuma-Young. Celebrating your own unique, special skills makes you feel fabulous. BE POSITIVE.
It may seem like other people have easier lives, but that’s just an illusion. Pay attention to small victories, like making a home-cooked meal that everyone in the family will eat. Celebrate improvement rather than focusing on perfection. And give yourself permission to feel disappointed when setbacks happen. Just don’t let them stop you from starting again. And again. SELF-CONFIDENCEBOOST
“If you feel like your life is a see-saw, perhaps you’re depending on other people for your ups and downs,” says communication consultant Sam Horn, author of What’s Holding You Back? 30 Days to Having the Courage and Confidence to Do What You Want, Meet Whom You Want, and Go Where You Want. Comparing yourself to others generates feelings of inferiority or superiority, neither of which is helpful. Be accountable to your own wishes and values.
BANISH LIMITING LANGUAGE.
“Research clearly demonstrates that even a few days of too-little sleep causes a part of the brain called the amygdala to go into overdrive with fear and anxiety,” says Baxter. Instead of responding to stress with worry and panicked preparation, take a warm bath then get to bed. You’ll be ready to move mountains in the morning.
KNOW YOURSELF.
Overestimating your abilities will cause you to crash and burn like an American-Idol wannabe, says Lynn Kennedy Baxter, B.S.N., M.A., a licensed marriage and family therapist in Colorado Springs, Colo. And underestimating your abilities may cause you to pass up chances to stretch your skills. “Get reality checks from people you trust to give you good, honest feedback,” says Baxter. You may be holding yourself back.
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September 12 Mondays with Mommy La EveryCenterra1stMonday of the Month. Spend your Monday morning with your little one at Heritage Friendly Events
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September 6 FREE Admission at the Houston Zoo Free daytime admission to the Houston Zoo is provided once a month, on the first Tuesday of each month, from open until closing. Online reservations are required for all guests and members during this time. Tickets will not be available at the gate. Online reservations are required. www.houstonzoo.org9am-5pm
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Retro Rewind Historic Downtown Katy Dress the part and spend your evening rewinding to your favorite decade. Live throwback band, food trucks, and more! 6-10 departments/parks-recreation/events-calendarwww.cityofkaty.com/government/city-pm
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September 2 Richmond Farmers Market and The Movies at Wessendorff Featuring Scoob City of Richmond We want you in Downtown Richmond on September 2nd, 2022! We begin our evening with our (New location/ hours) monthly Farmers Market at the Old Fire Station, 112 Jackson St from 4:30- 8:30pm! We then bring MOVIES AT WESSENDORFF Free Outdoor Film featuring Scoob! at Wessendorff Park at 7:45 pm! We have organized these screenings to provide a Free family event for residents and visitors. Rotary club of Richmond will provide free popcorn, the City provides water and Texas Roadhouse -Richmond will provide free burgers/ hot dogs for attendees (limited supplies). Attendees are welcome to bring their own food/ drink. Farmers Market , 4:30 pm, Movie 7:45 Grab your Family, Friends, lawn chairs and ry=2022Calendar/Event/7858/313?curm=9&cuwww.richmondtx.gov/Home/Components/Blankets!
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September 3 Kids Workshop-Pencil Desk Organizer Home Depot Kids Workshops are back to in person in the store! Join us the 1st Saturday of the month. 9 am – noon www.homedepot.com/workshops/#overlay
September 9 Katy Summer Nights Movie in the Park Held at VFW Park 6202 George Bush Dr. 7 Showing:pm Remember the Titans. Activities begin at 7pm movie begins after dark around 7:45pm. departments/parks-recreation/events-calendarwww.cityofkaty.com/government/city-
The fan favorite, Fab 5, is back but this time for their British Invasion Show which covers music from The Animals to The Zombies including favorites such as The Beatles, Rolling Stones, The Kinks, The Who, The Dave Clark Five, The Hollies, Herman’s Hermits, The Moody Blues, and so much more…As you listen to these hits from the past, they’ll bring you back in time as if you’re watching the real deal. Everything has been faithfully reproduced to exact detail, from the music, clothing, and hairstyles, to the vintage guitars and equipment. DON’T MISS THIS!
Tumble Clinic Republic Gymnastics and Dance Ages 5 and up 7-9 pm Pre- Register Online through your SNAP Account: $20 (closes 24 hours prior to the event) Register at the Door: www.republicgymnastics.com/special-events$25/child Survival Night Little Gym of Sugarland some much-needed adult time! 6:30-10:303-12 pm Pricing: $25 members, $30 non-members
September 10 Ride to Rosenberg Car Show
September 4 Car Culture Show 2022 Join us as we welcome back The Car Culture show, taking place bi-monthly on Sundays in the Alamo Theater parking. There will be over 50+ exotic and muscle cars on display, along with a DJ spinning tunes and other exciting amenities.
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Paws Fest
September 16-17 Autumn Acres Craft Market
Square, the green area by Ambriza, for a complimentary interactive playtime session! Ideal for children 4 and under. Registration is required per party.
September 23- October 2 Fort Bend County Fair www.fortbendcountyfair.com
Parent’s Night Out Code Ninjas Riverstone You deserve a night on the town. Meanwhile, your kids want to play and have fun. That’s why we offer Parent’s Night Out - a win-win evening for families. Drop off your kids at Code Ninjas, where they’ll play games, assemble puzzles, build robotics, and more! Once you’ve had a chance to unwind, swing by to pick them up (please) and hear about all the fun they’ve had!
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Presented by Circle B Vet Hospital Pet parents and dog enthusiasts rejoice! The premier canine festival of Katy Texas is returning to LaCenterra with a big splash - Paws Fest 2022, Presented by Circle B Veterinary Hospital. Taking place Saturday September 17th in the Alamo Theater parking lot, this all dog-centric festival features multiple activities and engaging experiences for both humans and pups to enjoy. Dock Dogs, the premier event attraction, is also returning this year with more high flying canine 11action!am-4 by-Circle-B-Vet-Hospital/2145562082/www.lacenterra.com/event/Paws-Fest-Presented-pm
Little Gym of Sugarland Enjoy some much-needed adult time! Ages 3-12
7:30-9 www.sugarlandtownsquare.com/events/pm September 24 Walk to End Alzheimer’s GetLaCenterraoutand get active for an amazing cause this September for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s 5k, presented by the Alzheimer’s Association of 7:30Houston!am-12 Alzheimers/2145562999/www.lacenterra.com/event/Walk-to-End-pm
Ages 3-13 years
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Parents’ Survival Night
Parent’s Night Out Code Ninjas of Richmond You deserve a night on the town. Meanwhile, your kids want to play and have fun. That’s why we offer Parent’s Night Out - a win-win evening for families. Drop off your kids at Code Ninjas, where they’ll play games, assemble puzzles, build robotics, and more! Once you’ve had a chance to unwind, swing by to pick them up (please) and hear about all the fun they’ve had! 6-9 www.codeninjas.com/tx-richmond/parents-night-out$47pmachild
September 23 Hiit Workout with F45 Sugarland Sugarland Town Square
Our newest addition to Free Fitness Fridays is a HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) workout with F45 Sugar Land! Join F45 Training for a 45-minute HIIT workout that is fast, functional and results driven. The workout will include body weight exercises that are scalable to all fitness level. Discounts on memberships will be offered to all participants - start your weekend on the right note with this FREE lunch-time workout! 11-11:45 www.sugarlandtownsquare.com/events/am
Parent’s Night Out Republic Gymnastics and Dance
The weather is getting cooler, the leaves are starting to turn, and holiday shopping is Holidayunderway!Shopping starts here! Get a head start on all of your Fall & Christmas shopping and decor needs with tons of unique, handcrafted items you won’t find anywhere else! Support small businesses this holiday season at Autumn Acres Gift Market. Held at Gerald D. Young 10Facilityam -6 pm Sept 16 & 17 Tickets acres-katy-1www.homefortheholidaysgiftmarket.com/autumn-$5
September 17 Lowes Kids Workshop Football Goal Post Kit 9 ampoints-with-a-football-goal-post-kitwww.lowes.com/events/register/score-extra-noon
Parent’s Night Out Alpha Omega Gymnastics and Dance PNO is a great way for mom and dad to go out and have a night on the town while the kids have fun at the gym. It is once a month on a Saturday evening and we will even feed the kids dinner. The children will get to do gymnastics, play games, make arts and crafts, participate in science experiments and watch a movie.
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Ages 3 and up (Potty Trained) 7-11 pm Pre- Register online through your SNAP Account: $20 (closes 24 hours prior to the event) Register at the Door: www.republicgymnastics.com/special-events$25/child
Dancing Under the Stars with Fred Astaire Sugarland Town Square Break out your dancing shoes and join us in the Plaza for a night of Dancing Under the Stars with Fred Astaire Dance Studio instructors. This month’s focus will be Country dance!
Opry on the Square Sugarland Town Square Come out to enjoy Country Now and Then, featuring country favorites that will appeal to all generations of country music fans! The event is free to attend, but TICKETED RSVP’S are required in advance. As we begin to host events again, we thank you in advance for your compliance to the following temporary guidelines: RSVP’s in advance- although the events will remain free to attend, we will be limiting the amount of attendees for the time being by placing fencing.
Parents’ Survival Night Little Gym of Katy Enjoy some much- needed adult time! Ages 3-12 y ears Pricing:6-9pm $36 members, $42 drop-ins-events#schedulewww.thelittlegym.com/KatyTX/events-more-fun/non-members
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The tremendous, tumbling, tossing, traveling trolley is coming to Town Square every Monday! Welcome aboard a trolley to enjoy a magical moment of play for up to two hours. Drop the kids off and enjoy some afternoon me-time while in-the-plaza-with-the-jolley-trolley/all/www.sugarlandtownsquare.com/event/playtime-hour. Thursday 3 pm fitness in the Plaza Land Town Square Boot Camp with Cida Fitness 9-10:00 am, Mommy & Me with Inspired Fitness 9:30 - 10:30 am, Zumba with Cida Fitness10 - 11:00 www.sugarlandtownsquare.com/eventsam
Sugar Land Branch Library Middle School Program 3 pm Sienna Branch Pajama Night Story Time 6:30 pm University Branch School Age Programs 2:30 pm Tuesdays Mission Bend Middle School Program 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 2 pm University Middle School Programs 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 2:30 pm Cinco Ranch Pajama Story Nights 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 6 pm Tuesdays and Wednesdays Fulshear Branch Family Storytime 10:30 am Fulshear Branch School Age Program 2 pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays Storytimes Sienna Branch Family Storytime 10:15 am First Colony Branch Family Storytime 10:15 am Mission Bend Branch Family Storytime 10:15 am University Branch Family Storytime 10:30 am Tuesdays and Thursdays Sugar Land Branch Library Family Storytime 10:30 am Wednesdays Sugar Land Branch Library Family Programs 5 pm Mission Bend Branch Pajama Night Storytime Every Other Wednesday 6:30 pm Albert George Branch School Age Programs 3 pm Cinco Ranch Branch School Age Programs 2-3 pm Wednesdays and Thursdays George Memorial Branch Family Storytime 10;15 am Albert George Branch Family Storytime 10;15 am Cinco Ranch Branch Family Storytime 10:15 & 11:30am Thursdays FREE Thursdays at Houston Museums The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston courtesy of Shell Oil Company natural-science/www.houmuse.org/visit/houston-museum-of-2-5pmPermanentHoustonwww.houmuse.org/visit/the-health-museum2-7pmThewww.mfah.org/visit/visiting-mfah-free5-9pmHealthMuseumMuseumofNaturalScienceExhibitsFreeonThursdays Children’s Museum Houston www.cmhouston.org5-8pm ongoing events George Memorial Pajama Night Storytime 6 pm (Starting June 9th) First Colony Branch Middle School Program Every Other Thursdays 3 pm Mission Bend Branch School Age Programs 3 pm Albert George Branch Middle School Program 2nd Thursday 2 pm Cinco Ranch Branch Middle School Programs E very Other
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Playtime in the Plaza with Jolly Trolley
The Fulshear Farmers’ Market offers a vast array of produce and food products that were grown or produced within a 200 mile radius of Fulshear. The lineup includes seasonal vegetables and fruit, fresh seafood, Artisian breads, pastured Red Wattle pork, Dorper lamb, Certified Grassfed Wagyu beef, farm eggs, free range chicken, pies, cookies, pastas, granolas, dried fruit and nuts, Houston Chili Pepper Festival award-winning salsas, soaps, toiletries, Cold-pressed juices, local honey, fresh quail and quail eggs, pecans, local wines, kombucha, BBQ sauces, pickles and canned goods, Indian food, heat and eat meals, locally roasted and blended coffees, plants, and more.
Jazzy Sundays in the Park Jazzy Sundays in the Park include free performances at The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park. The concert series, made possible by the Kinder Foundation, celebrates the legacy and evolution of jazz in Houston. Held at Buffalo Bayou
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Sundays Sugar Land Town Square Sundays in the Square Yes Yoga These FREE yoga classes will be led by Erin Cummings, owner of YESyoga, and will be a 60 minute vinyasa based class open to all levels of yogis. Please bring your own mat and water, no mats will be on-the-square-with-yesyoga/allwww.sugarlandtownsquare.com/event/sundays-provided.
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1. Explore your “stuff ” with them Why have you kept what you have over the years? Take the kids on a tour of your attic, and special treasures throughout the house. Kids learn so much about you and about history through this tradition. Baseball cards, music that is important to you, books, photos, autographs, special toys, journals.
5. Snuggle and read. Snuggle up and read some stories, no matter how old your grandchild is. Make up stories, create some and write them down in a notebook and illustrate them, too. Tell them what your child (their parent) was like at their age and some of the messes they got into. My parents love to tell my kids how I used a poison ivy leaf as a powder puff once … and paid the price!
4 Get active. Do an activity that interests your grandchild. For instance, if you have a granddaughter who loves ballet, take her to see “The Nutcracker.” If your grandson loves trains, take him on a train ride.
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3. Spa Day. Take a girl on a day of beauty or do your own at home. My girls love it when Grandma Mac brushes their hair because she is so patient and gentle and talks to them so lovingly while doing it. A simple session of nail painting can be very relaxing and the perfect time for a girl-to-girl chat.
11. Call it a night. My sons love shrimp, so my dad makes them a dinner of shrimp, potatoes and green beans and tops it off with a big bowl of sherbet while they watch a movie. Then they spend the night and wake up to eggs, hash browns, bacon and a day full of fun.
8. Make something together.
7. Teach a skill. Do you crochet, build furniture, paint, cook the best chicken and noodles in the state? Could you teach your grandchild how to start a budget, how to care for cows, how to grow blackberries? Tutu (my mom) got my kids interested in rocks when she gave them some quartz crystal chunks.
2. Go fishing. Boys and girls alike are always up for a short bout of fishing, either on a boat, off a dock or in a nearby pond. They not only learn how to bait a hook and cast the line, but their faces light up when they actually catch a fish. And if they don’t … well, you still get some time to find out what’s on their mind.
The possibilities are endless: bake cookies, start a sewing, wood or other craft project, plant a tree or a pot of wildflowers. My husband’s grandma made wooden stick horses for all of her grandchildren, and they still have them. Now my kids play with them … 40 years later.
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6. Write each of your grandchildren a letter. You can write one when each is born, sharing your feelings about their birth and hopes for their future. You can write one later, giving advice and pointing out their strengths. Write one just for milestones or write one every year … it’s up to you. Trust me, it will be treasured.
14. Show up. Attend as many sports, Scouts, dance and other events as you can. This can be difficult if you have many grandchildren living close who are big into activities, so just do your best. Your presence is definitely looked forward to and appreciated. to Start With GrandchildrenYour14
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12. Learn something new. Take your grandchild on a trip for a great learning opportunity, and make some special memories in the process. It doesn’t need to be lengthy or costly. A day trip to a neat landmark or fun activity (see #9) would do the trick!
Grandparents, I’m sure I don’t have to tell you how important you are to your grandchild(ren). You are so much more than an occasional babysitter. You teach without it even seeming like you are, and your wisdom is soaked up better than any lecture from a parent. You may not realize just how profoundly you affect your grandchildren. To keep your connection with them alive, read on for 14 traditions you can start this year. Most of them are pretty adaptable so you can continue them as your grandchildren grow.
13. Volunteer together. My father-in-law takes my 10-year-old son to a food bank every few weeks for three hours of sorting donated food, then they go out to lunch. Head to www.VolunteerMatch.org to find all sorts of volunteer opportunities you can do with your grandchild.
9. Nature Walk Go on a nature walk or to a nearby park, zoo or nature center. If you aren’t physically fit, now is a great time to get that way by going on a short nature hike with the kids or pushing them on the merry-go-round. If you just don’t have the energy, indoor children’s museums are a great place to sit and observe while your grandchild plays.
10. Play a game. Throw a ball. You can play something your grandchild wants to play, like Candyland, or tackle something you want to teach, like checkers, chess or gin rummy. While Poppy is always good for a game of marbles on the floor, Papa Dave makes them scream by hiding and then chasing them around the yard and house.
Window Treatments with Hanging Cords. Those manufactured before 2001 can pose a potential strangulation hazard. Replace them with today’s safer, cordless products, especially in children’s bedrooms and play areas. Antifreeze. Children or pets could drink large amounts of this sweet tasting liquid if it is left out in an open container or if spilled on your driveway. The main ingredient is extremely toxic. Windshield washer fluid is also highly toxic. It can cause instant blindness.
Disc Batteries. They may, if swallowed, stick in the throat or stomach, causing serious burns as the chemical leaks out.
Storage Chests. Suffocation deaths occur in these when a child or pet cannot escape. The best choice is one without a lid or with a lightweight removable lid. If a chest closes, make sure it has ventilation holes.
Stuffed Toys. Be aware that seams can separate and allow stuffing or plastic pellets to be released, presenting a choking hazard to young children and pets. Check also for small detachable parts, security of eyes, nose and mouth of stuffed toys.
As parents, our children’s safety is one of our biggest concerns. The best way to prevent a serious or fatal accident is to educate yourself on risks and take precautionary measures. Below are ten common household items that can injure or kill a child or pet.
Garage Doors. If your automatic garage door does not already have one, install a sensor such as an “electric eye”. It signals the door to reverse its motion if anything is in the way.
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Latex Balloons. More children have suffocated by uninflated balloons and pieces of balloons than any other type of toy. Keep latex balloons away from children under 8 years old. Consider Mylar balloons instead.
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