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Holiday Safety TipsPresented by Kids In Danger

Use these resources from KID to keep everyone safe throughout the holidays.

Holiday Time is Family Time

Shopping TipsUse SaferProducts.gov Check if there is an incident with a product reported by families, Or if it has been recalled.This website can be used to report and search any product. Great way to spread the word!Engage with social media to get and share information while shopping.#SaferHolidays #SaferShopping #5YearsLive

Toy & House HazardsAvoid small toys that could be choking hazards like play earrings.Avoid leaving magnets around the house, they are an ingestion hazard and will cause damage to tissue if swallowed. Put a protective barrier between the fireplace and play space.Do not leave and candles unattended.Be cautious with breakable ornaments.Keep button cell batteries out of reach, they often show up in holiday cards and decorations and can be easily swallowed by children.

Traveling & cold weatherMittens and Hats with strings can be dangerous, avoid using them with young children.Do not buckle a car seat with a childs coat still on, the car seat seat restraints cannot fit snuggly this way.Instead put the coat on backwards after the child is buckled in the seat.Always check snow and road conditions before leaving the house.

DecoratingWater trees regularly to avoid accidental fires.Pay attention to ladder warnings and always have supervision.Do not overload extensions cords and power strips.Throw out damaged lights.Avoid sharp, breakable decorations when there are children in the house.Do not use tinsel on trees.

Safely get your zs while travelingEnsure that any car seats havent been recalled or previously involved in a crash, and are appropriate for your childs height and weight.Make sure toys used while traveling are not a choking or ingestion hazard.If youre traveling during the holiday time make sure to bring adequate products for your childs nap and sleep times.Make sure the cribs wherever you travel are up to the most recent federal safety standards.When in the new environment make sure furniture is secured and anchored properly.

For more information go to:www.kidsindanger.org www.saferproducts.govwww.cpsc.gov