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If your family will be watching fireworks this wee If your family will be watching fireworks this week, here’s a few things to consider about keeping a baby or toddler safe during festivities.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⚠️ ALWAYS keep children away from consumer fireworks. ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ✨ Avoid sparklers - they may seem safe but they account for nearly half of fireworks injuries seen in the ER in kids under age 5⁠⁠ ✨ Hearing protection is important. I personally recommend @banzcarewear (not sponsored!) because their earmuffs meet US safety standards and have a noise reduction rating (NRR) of 26.8⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ✨ How do you keep your little one safe during fireworks season? Share it below! 👇⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ——————————————⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ 👋 Hey, I'm Holly! I’m a baby + toddler safety expert: certified pediatric first aid instructor, car seat instructor (CPST-I) and childproofing/injury prevention professional.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ 👉 If you haven't taken a CPR and Choking workshop for your child, we don't take the responsibility of teaching these skills lightly. We teach with our whole hearts, as if your family were our family. We don't cut corners, we are SO thorough - which is why none of our courses are under two hours. Follow the link in our bio to learn more about our unique online courses. Our leading baby + toddler safety eCourse will help you move through the solid foods phase with confidence; and the only course that also discusses injury prevention for babies and toddlers so you can keep them safe around the home, too.
Have you tried this before? If you have struggled Have you tried this before? If you have struggled to get a car seat install tight enough, this tip is for you!
There’s a time and a place for a pressure mounte There’s a time and a place for a pressure mounted gate: and it’s never at the top of the stairs.
If a twisted car seat harness is the bane of your If a twisted car seat harness is the bane of your existence, lemme help you with that.
RE: life jackets – I have a blog post about how to RE: life jackets - I have a blog post about how to properly select one for your child, with some recommendations. Comment “LIST” and I’ll send it your way. How do I feel about floaties, water wings and puddle jumpers? I’m glad you asked! ✨ floaties give parents a false sense of security Not all flotation devices are created equal. Life jackets should be worn on open water, and in a swimming pool being within arm’s reach is what will truly keep a child safe. Floaties should be considered pool toys - and never a safety device. ✨ floaties give kids a false sense of security It’s easy for kids to assume that floaties will keep them safe. However, they can’t prevent drowning. In some cases, kids can get stuck in dangerous positions when wearing floaties and this takes me back to point #1. ✨ anything that can inflate can deflate One of the reasons that lifejackets with inflatable chambers aren’t recommended by the US Coast Guard for children under 16 and non-swimmers is because they CAN deflate. This is something to keep in mind about pool toys, too. ✨ children should be taught to float on their backs as soon as you have the opportunity Being in a vertical position in water makes drowning easier. Learning to float on their back can be a lifesaving skill. ⁠—————————————— 👋 Hey, I’m Holly! I’m a baby + toddler safety expert: certified pediatric first aid instructor, car seat instructor (CPST-I) and childproofing/injury prevention professional. 👉 Follow along for easy tips to keep your baby or toddler safe, and check out our industry-leading safety courses for parents: Infant/Child CPR, Choking + Injury Prevention, and our newest course, Essential Guide to Baby and Toddler Home Safety. Details at the link in our bio!

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