Monthly Archives: November 2010
Decorating Safely
Thanks to Safe Kids, for these wonderful tips Top Safety Tips If you decorate a tree, avoid these top decorating mistakes: Decorate with children in mind. Do not put ornaments that have small parts or metal hooks, or look like food or candy, on the lower branches where small children can reach them. Trim protruding…
A Few Pointers on Finding Safe Toys for the Holidays
Years ago, before I was a mother and safety fanatic, I used to think that if a toy was manufactured for children, then it had to be safe for them too. Unfortunately, this is not the case. Below are some tips to help you find a safe gift for the children you cherish. 1-Don’t purchase toys…
FDNY to Distribute Free Smoke Alarm Batteries
It’s that time of year again! When you change your clocks for Daylight Saving Time on Nov. 7, the FDNY reminds you to also change the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. The FDNY wants to help, so members of our Fire Safety Education Unit will be distributing 9-volt batteries in locations…
