Safety tip for traveling with toddlers

When traveling during the hoidays consider “labeling” your toddler with an ID bracelet. Some airlines advise this just in case your child gets lost in airport crowds. Include your child’s name, your name, your destination and your home address and phone number.

From familyfun.go.com.

hand-me-down equipment safety tip

Make sure that used or hand-me-down equipment, such as car seats, strollers and cribs, etc, haven’t been recalled for safety reasons. Call the manufacturer or the Consumer Product Safety Commission for an up to date list of recalled products.

From: pediatrics.about.com.

Pillow safety

A toddler pillow is a pillow that is just the right size for a child of two years or more.

Prior to age two, use of a pillow of any type is considered dangerous and is not recommended.

From articlecity.com.

Fabric choices for costumes

When picking a costume choose fabric that is flame resistant.

You can even buy pajamas that have a Halloween theme. Big costumes are awfully cute, but safety for you baby is more important

From families.com.

Halloween Vehicle Safety Tip

During Halloween, turn on your vehicle’s headlights, even during the day. They make you more visible.

From thebabycorner.com.

Furniture safety tip

Use wall anchors to keep large appliances and furniture from tipping over if your child climbs on them. And place childproof covers on door knobs to make sure that your toddler can’t get out of the house on his own or into rooms that aren’t childproofed.

From: About.com: Pediatrics

Alergic reactions may not be immediate

Remember that your toddler can have a reaction to a food even if she’s eaten it before without any problem.

So if your child inherited the tendency to be allergic to eggs, she might not have a reaction the first few times she eats them — but eventually she’ll show symptoms.

From: babycenter.com

Swimming pool hazzard

Do not consider young children to be drown proof because they have had swimming lessons.

Children must be watched closely while swimming.

From: ParentingToddlers.com

Unbreakable Rules

Teach your children some unbreakable rules including never to run into the street, never wander off alone, and to cross only at traffic lights.

From: ParentingToddlers.com

Pool safety tip

Remove all toys from the pool after use so children aren’t tempted to reach for them.

From: ParentingToddlers.com