The last week of April (April 25 - 29, 2022) is National Playground Safety Week. At every age, it's important to teach children about playground safety. Review the posted rules with your child when you arrive at a playground. Walk around the playground together to look for potential hazards, as well as equipment that is, and is not, age-appropriate for your child. Teach children to … [Read more...]
Safe Toys & Gifts
December is safe toys and gifts month. Be cautious when purchasing new toys for children and don't leave a child unsupervised with a new toy. Review the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Safety Guides before buying gifts for the children in your life. If you have children of your own, review the Safety Guides before sharing your kid's gift lists with family … [Read more...]
Toy Safety
Gifting toys to children is a joyful tradition for many families over the holiday season. While there are many new and exciting toys for kids, it's important to consider the potential hazards and risks before giving a toy to a child. Buying Toys The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests selecting toys to suit the age, abilities, skills and interest level of the … [Read more...]
Safe Winter Fun
Winter has made its way to Alaska, bringing snow and cold weather with it. This means it's officially time for warm cider and hot chocolate with marshmallows after enjoying some winter fun. However you partake in winter sports and activities, be safe, stay warm, and have fun this season. Be Safe Wear appropriate gear. Size and fit matter, having equipment that properly fits can … [Read more...]
Playground Accidents
It's expected for your child to be kept safe and sound when at daycare or school. When he or she heads out to the playground, there should be oversight. If an accident takes place there should be immediate help for your child. Are there really that many playground injuries each year? There are more than 200,000 playground injuries treated every year in emergency departments around … [Read more...]
December is Safe Toys and Gifts Month
December is Safe Toys and Gifts Month The holiday season is here. Before buying your child a new toy, stop and ask: Is this a safe toy? The Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) 2018 toy report revealed more than 13 toy-related deaths, and 250,000 toy-related injuries in 2017. December is Safe Toys and Gifts Month. Merdes Law Firm wants to help you create a happy, healthy, … [Read more...]
