Get help, advice and information on all your Home and Family issues. http://advice-and.info/Home-and-Family/safety.htm Sun, 03 Aug 2008 21:08:06 GMT en I remember years ago, when I was merely 8 years old, my brother and I had a nice little bunk bed. Our parents had purchased it for us with the intentions of keeping the bunk bed separate into two twin beds but with much convincing, our parents finally gave it and assembled it into a stackable bunk bed. Of course, being the younger brother that I am, I got the lower bunk. My brother was never really a calm sleep. He had a habit of moving around quite a bit while sleeping and sometimes talking in his sleep and making random movements. While this would not normally be a problem had it been the lower bunk, this got my parents somewhat worried. I remember the day that my brother fell off the top bunk. Fortunately, he was not injured, but he was pretty shook by the fact that he had just tumbled roughly six or seven feet from the top bunk. My brother avoided a potentially dangerous fall that could have seriously injured him, like the 500,000 children and adults who beco me injured and sometimes die from bunk bed related accidents. Children and adults alike are at their unconscious stage when they are asleep. You or your children may not know exactly what kind of movements they are making while sleeping. Sleepwalking is actually quite common in children and adults. While my brother was lucky enough to not get injured, this is something that should not be overlooked. Now at an older age, I cannot stress this enough to all parents. Yes, kids love bunk beds, and I realize that they save space and money, but please consider all safety standards before purchasing one. Obvious safety rules such as no jumping or standing on the top bunk should be strictly enforced. Similarly, place your kids bunk bed where your children will have enough headroom to sit up and easily climb in and out of bed. Placing your bed under a ceiling fan or light fixture is also not the best idea. Pay attention to details! Like everything else, it is better safe http://advice-and.info/Home-and-Family/90801_Bunk_Bed_Safety.html Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:52:03 GMT Synthetic grass is the most preferred when compared to real grass these days. As this is largely applied on football fields, playgrounds, day cares, schools and backyards of homes, and the safety becomes the important aspect. When it comes to infills which is generally filled in with sand and rubber, when this is used regularly they will turn stability. Now most of the faux grasses are made from softer materials, and players end up with lesser ankle strains, knee and head injuries. When children use artificial turfs and when they end up falling over it, the synthetic grass is able to withstand the impact causing fewer injuries. Usually the synthetic grass is made of polyethylene or polypropylene, these synthetic grass blades usually do not get stained with harmful bacteria or insects as living organisms wont be able to flourish on them. So when kids play on artificial turf they will not get any infections. There is nothing to be worried that synthetic grass can be toxic and harmful. To in order to assur e the public about artificial turf, synthetic grass companies are doing their best to educate people regarding its benefits. They have begun testing and carrying out lot of research on synthetic grass fields. Some of the testing includes, checking of how long the grass surface is safe after many hours of its usage, to check if the grass blades crumble or break due to exposure to heat and sunlight. It is also checked how the rubber infills react to all kinds of stress and how much and how long it can absorption shock and pressure. The synthetic grass companies are also keeping a track of the older artificial lawns, to study how these lawns are reacting. The firms are also offering regular maintenance which includes cleaning, refilling the infills, etc., if the grass is subjected to any sort of wear and tear, the company immediately attends to it. If it is proved that natural lawns contain more microorganisms like bacteria and fungi and people tend to use more chemicals like pesticides, weedicides and herbi http://advice-and.info/Home-and-Family/90337_Studies_On_Synthetic_Grass_Safety.html Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:55:18 GMT People who have trouble walking, whether due to age or other mobility related problems, often have to avoid places like the zoo that require a lot of walking. This can mean missing out on family events and puts a strain on those with you. Rather than miss out, it is far better to invest in a mobility scooter. Mobility scooters are used to provide a means for moving around. They are personal mobility devices that are battery powered, and in some cases can travel over 30 miles per charge. These devices are designed to a set of very high safety standards, but it is important to operate it in a manner that is conducive to being safe. http://advice-and.info/Home-and-Family/87009_Safety_Tips_For_Mobility_Scooters.html Sun, 25 May 2008 07:58:04 GMT A stair lift is used to carry an individual up and down the stairs. Frequently people who are older, have muscular diseases, or suffer from arthritis find it very difficult and potentially dangerous to use the stairs. In these cases a stair lift can be installed on the stairs in order to prevent falls and other stair related injuries. While stair lifts are designed and used to increase safety, they can be dangerous if used improperly. Stair lifts when used properly are very safe and will last for many years. One of the most important things to remember when using your stair lift is that you must not attempt to leave the chair or otherwise move from the stair lift until it has reached the top or bottom of the stairs. Many units have a seatbelt and you will want to make sure you wear it when in use. It is also important to not overload your stair lift. This means being mindful of the weight limits of the units. http://advice-and.info/Home-and-Family/87002_Safety_And_Stairlifts.html Sun, 25 May 2008 01:11:29 GMT A stair lift is a piece of home medical equipment that is designed to allow someone who is mobility challenged safely use the stairs. Typically a track is attached to the stairs and a chair or small platform is sent up and down the track by a set of hand or foot controls. There are several well known manufacturers of stair lifts including: AmeriGlide, Summit, and Acorn. A quality stair lift has been thoroughly tested for safety and has built in safeguards, but it is still very important to safely use and maintain these devices. One of the most important ways to ensure safety is to follow the installation instructions, properly installing the stair lift using the correct tools and materials. Most reputable dealers have trained installation technicians available, so if you do not feel comfortable installing the stair lift yourself, you should contact your dealer. Once the stair lift is installed it is imperative that you use the stair lift in the manner it was designed, especially paying close attention to the weight capacity. Most stair lifts utilize high grade materials, but you can put an unsafe strain on the device if you go over the weight limit. Stair lifts made by AmeriGlide are some of the most reliable and safe in the industry. They all utilize high grade aircraft cable that has a breaking point of 4200 pounds, but this does not mean that you should in any way disregard the stated weight capacity. http://advice-and.info/Home-and-Family/86102_Stair_Lift_Safety.html Tue, 06 May 2008 16:38:02 GMT Traveling with an infant doesnt have to be the stuff of nightmares. You dont have to be the mom or dad that everybody glares at mid air, when your child is throwing a tantrum. Flying with a baby requires a lot more planning and foresight than flying with preschoolers or older kids. Plan accordingly, make sure your carry on luggage includes a few essentials and you can have a relatively hassle free flight without going hysterical. First, take your car seat along. The American Academy of Pediatric recommends that children below the age of 2 years be strapped to a child seat on flight. This makes it easier for you, because you wont be left holding the baby uncomfortably on your lap. Your baby is also likely to feel more comfortable in a familiar car seat, and therefore less cranky. Remember to book your childs eat in advance, and take care of seating assignments. Car seats are normally allowed for window seats, or at the center of a row in between aisles. http://advice-and.info/Home-and-Family/85664_Airplane_Safety_When_Traveling_With_Babies_Or_Toddlers.html Sun, 27 Apr 2008 22:15:04 GMT In all the excitement of the vacation, make sure you teach your kids some basic safety steps, so your holiday doesnt turn into a nightmare. They absolutely cannot open the door on their own, and go traipsing down the hallway. They must not open the door without checking with you first. The dont talk to strangers rule applies to hotels too. No matter how safe and friendly the staff seems, dont let anyone to take them get too friendly with them. . http://advice-and.info/Home-and-Family/85531_Hotel_Safety_Tips_When_Traveling_With_Babies_Or_Children.html Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:59:02 GMT Whether youve booked your entire family into an all inclusive kid friendly resort or are just camping at a hotel, make sure you have all precautions for your childrens safety outlined. Thus is not to make you paranoid but your hotel is also home to hundreds of strangers, guests, staff and service people who use the premises on a regular basis. Never let your child play unsupervised in any part of the hotel. Whether in the garden, by the pool or just hanging out at the arcade, there must always be an adult supervising. http://advice-and.info/Home-and-Family/85418_Hotel_Safety_Tips_For_Follow_When_Traveling_With_Kids.html Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:07:38 GMT It is unfortunate that we live in a world that requires us to protect ourselves in every circumstance. By applying these family safety tips to your everyday life, you will be able to stay safe and live a comfortable life. We live in a world where nothing is guaranteed; where there could be no tomorrow. While there are a number of disasters and unfortunate events that take place every day, there are some family safety tips you can apply to your life. Everything from driving tips to protecting your home should be taken into consideration. http://advice-and.info/Home-and-Family/82476_Family_Safety_Tips_To_Help_You_Live_A_Comfortable_Life.html Fri, 21 Mar 2008 18:45:58 GMT A stair lift is a device that helps those with disabilities or people who have trouble walking go up and down the stairs. These units work by sending a chair or small platform up and down the stairs along an attached track. Stair lifts are generally very safe, but there are some things you should keep in mind when using one of these devices. Stair lifts are very helpful pieces of medical equipment; unfortunately to children they may look like toys. It is very important that you do not let young children use these devices unsupervised or in any manner other than the way that is recommended by the manufacturer. If your stair lift is in a public area, or if you will not always be there to supervise your unit you may consider purchasing a stair lift that can be locked with a key. This is the best way to guarantee that your stair lift will only be used in the way it was intended. http://advice-and.info/Home-and-Family/82370_Stair_Lift_Safety.html Fri, 21 Mar 2008 19:19:37 GMT The holiday season is a time for gathering with friends and family and finding a one-of-a-kind gift for that special someone. Its a time of joy, cheer, and goodwill. Its a time when children drift off to sleep with visions of new toys, and parents conspire to hide presents where curious little eyes cant find them. And its also a time when criminals dream up new ways to take advantage of frazzled and distracted holiday shoppers. Here are some holiday shopping safety tips to help you and your family enjoy a happy, healthy holiday season. Take this list and check it twice http://advice-and.info/Home-and-Family/74925_Holiday_Shopping_Safety.html Wed, 23 Jan 2008 08:02:43 GMT The holidays are a busy time shopping, traveling, and spending time with friends and family can leave us with crowded social calendars and frazzled nerves. This holiday season, make sure that you and your family stay safe and secure. Following these holiday safety tips will help you enjoy the season safely. Deck the halls safely http://advice-and.info/Home-and-Family/74921_Holiday_Safety_Tips.html Fri, 18 Jan 2008 20:01:00 GMT You and your spouse finally got theater tickets to see your favorite show. For dinner beforehand, you made reservations at a restaurant that is usually impossibly busy. You even purchased a new outfit to wear for your big night out on the town. The only thing left to do is find a suitable sitter. It seems like an easy task, but it is by far the most important part of your evening out. The results of choosing an inappropriate babysitter can range from mildly annoying to unthinkably tragic. Before You Hire Babysitter: http://advice-and.info/Home-and-Family/72184_Babysitter_Safety.html Tue, 01 Jan 2008 23:48:49 GMT Do you have a pool in your backyard? Are you thinking about building one? If so, you know just how fun this can be. While pools are enjoyable, if the proper precautions are not in place you may be asking for trouble. It is crucial to make sure you have all the essential items especially if you are going to have small children in the area. For this reason, it is very important to exercise the proper level of pool safety. Not being careful in this area could lead to disaster in the long run. So what are some of the more common pool safety items that you need to be aware of? The following bullets outline some of the common pool safety items you should purchase. POOL ALARMS http://advice-and.info/Home-and-Family/72139_Pool_Safety_-_Tips_To_Keeping_Your_Family_Safe.html Mon, 17 Dec 2007 23:21:26 GMT Once your baby becomes mobile, rolling over or beginning to crawl, its definitely time to start baby proofing your home and perhaps the most important baby safety product youll need is a baby gate. Buying a baby gate may sound like a simple task but the variety of gate styles and home configurations can make it one of the more confusing purchases youll make. Head over to your local baby store or visit some online merchants at http://advice-and.info/Home-and-Family/67380_Choosing_A_Baby_Safety_Gate.html Fri, 09 Nov 2007 15:07:35 GMT There is a significant change as many of school children today tend to use school backpack instead if ordinary type of school bags. Meanwhile there has been evidence of report that parents noticed that their children seem to have problems about back, neck and shoulder pain and this problem seem to be increasing. Apart form neck and shoulder pain, problems about tingling or numbness in their arms and hands also found in some case. The cause of these problems is defined as children who got problems may often carry too heavy school backpack and did not follow the safety instruction about how to use the backpack, which provided by the backpack manufacturers properly. According to the fact described above, most of parents are really concern about their childs health and safety. Some parents start to look for new type of bags such as a sling bag, or briefcase type book bag and encourage their child to use them instead of backpack. However, it is strongly suggested that parents should not do so, this is because these type of bags even more harmful to your children than the backpack. So there might be some questions raised from parents about what they should do if they could not use other type of bag to replace backpack. There is a way to improve health and safety of using school backpack by adding backpack accessory in order to let them carry the bag with more comfort. These accessories are padded shoulder straps, a padded back, and a waist belt. http://advice-and.info/Home-and-Family/54828_Accessory_For_Children_School_Backpack_Safety.html Tue, 10 Jul 2007 07:11:01 GMT You run through the park, you walk to your car at night after a long day of work, or maybe you walk all by yourself from the train to your apartment right outside of the city. Depending on where you live and what the local crime rate is, it may or may not be as safe as it used to be to walk, jog, use a bike trail, or do anything in a secluded area on your own. Sometimes a mode of protection is needed not only to make someone feel secure about getting from point A to point B on their own, but also to save their loved ones the constant stress and worry they must feel knowing that the person is putting themselves in a potentially dangerous and vulnerable situation. Nowadays, there are many options available for self-protection that will not permanently harm the attacker. They range is speed, size, mode, and price, but they will all get you out of a sticky situation when they are used properly. Three of the newer options for civilian protection are a stun baton, a stun gun, and pepper spray. http://advice-and.info/Home-and-Family/54317_How_Safe_Do_You_Feel_Personal_Security_Options_To_Ensure_Your_Safety.html Wed, 04 Jul 2007 14:59:32 GMT Teenagers are moving towards adulthood on a bumpy road these days, but you can set some teenager safety rules that help young people feel independent while acting responsibly. Teenager Safety: On the Road http://advice-and.info/Home-and-Family/51448_Teenager_Safety.html Sat, 02 Jun 2007 05:50:50 GMT Years ago, home burglar alarms were only found with rich homes. These days however, the prices have dropped and they are becoming more common with homes of average folk. A lot of people who invest in burglar systems go for the do it yourself systems. They can be wired or wireless, setting off an alarm when an intruder attempts to break in or when they are moving around inside of your house. With home burglar alarms, there are two types - open and closed circuit. Open circuit systems work by setting off an alarm when the circuit closes. When a window or a door is opened, the circuit is immediately completed and the alarm goes off. Closed circuit systems work the opposite way. When a window or door is opened, the circuit is broken - also setting off the alarm. http://advice-and.info/Home-and-Family/49987_Achieving_Safety_With_A_Burglar_Alarm.html Fri, 18 May 2007 21:59:37 GMT