WINTER NEWSLETTER

The Problem: Accidental/Unintentional childhood injury

Unintentional injuries are the number one cause of death among children ages 19 and under in the United States. Each year one out of every four children needs medical attention for an accidental injury. In addition, most of these unintentional injuries and deaths are preventable and Safe Kids Grand Forks is here to help.

Child Passenger Safety

Featured Car Seat:

Safety 1st Grow and Go - Extend 'n Ride

This convertible car seat is built to grow for extended use through 3 stages: rear-facing 5-40 lbs., forward-facing 22-65 lbs., and belt-positioning booster 40-100 lbs.

The ComfortPlus footrest works in all 3 positions: rear-facing, forward-facing and big kid. Rear-facing it provides up to 7 inches of additional leg room, allowing kids to ride more comfortably up to the max rear-facing limit. For toddlers, sitting forward-facing, the ComfortPlus footrest helps kids sit more comfortably and supports shorter, dangling legs and for big kids, the footfest lowers down to act as a comfortable footrest

For drinks on the go, there are two removable and machine washable cupholders – one conveniently accommodates a two-handle sippy cup as well as your favorite snacks.

The QuickFit™ harness makes for easy adjustments of both harness and headrest in one simple step.

Retail $219.99

The Fall Time Change

The time change causes darker commutes after work, school, and extracurricular activities. We know that driving at night is more dangerous for all drivers, especially novice drivers. Teen drivers are three times more likely to be involved in a deadly nighttime collision than adult drivers.

The early nightfall also raises the risk of injury and death for pedestrians and cyclists. According to one study, pedestrians and cyclists are three times more likely to be hit by a vehicle during the evening commute after the time change.

Safe Winter Driving Practices

“Know Before You Go” by checking road conditions BEFORE you travel. Check the Travel Information Map or call 511. Let someone know when you depart, your route, and expected arrival time. Do not leave without a full fuel tank.

ND Department of Transportation

Winter Driving

Winter Survival Kit

Pedestrian and Wheeled Sports Safety

Water and Outdoor Recreational Safety

The Minnesota Snowmobile Safety Course

In Minnesota, all snowmobile operators who are at least 12 years of age and born after December 31, 1976 are required to take a Minnesota-approved Snowmobile Safety Course and obtain a Snowmobile Safety Certificate before riding on public lands.

MN Department of Natural Resources

ND Youth Safety Class

North Dakota law requires youth ages 10 and older who do not have a valid driver's license or permit to take a safety certification class. The certification is needed to legally operate a snowmobile on any public land, which includes the state snowmobile trail system and ditches.

ND Parks & Recreation

Before going onto a frozen lake, pond or river, it's important to take safety precautions to reduce the risk of falling through the ice.

The general rule of thumb for ice: 2 inches - STAY OFF

4 inches of good ice for a walking individual
6 inches of good ice for a snowmobile or ATV
8-12 inches of good ice for a car or small pickup
12-15 inches of good ice for a medium pickup truck.

ND Game and Fish Department

Home Safety

Whether At Home or Traveling for the Holidays Keep Babies' Sleep Space Safe.

CPSC is reminding caregivers to follow these practices to keep babies’ sleep space safe:

Back to Sleep: Always place the baby to sleep on their back to reduce the risk of sudden unexpected infant death syndrome (SUID/SIDS) and suffocation.
Bare is Best: Always keep the baby’s sleep space bare (fitted sheet only) to prevent suffocation. Do not use pillows, padded crib bumpers, quilts or comforters.
Transfer the baby to a firm, flat crib, bassinet, play yard or bedside sleeper if they fall asleep in a swing, bouncer, lounger, or similar product.
Inclined products, such as rockers, gliders, soothers, and swings should never be used for infant sleep, and infants should not be left in these products unsupervised, unrestrained, or with soft bedding material, due to the risk of suffocation.

Baby Safety Public Service Announcement

Upcoming Classes and Events

From Our Partners

Parent Cafés are uplifting opportunities for parents and caregivers to talk about the challenges and joys of raising children. Through informal discussion, participants consider their strengths, learn about factors that promote well-being, and create strategies to help strengthen their families.

Parents and caregivers connect, learn from one another, and leave Parent Cafés feeling inspired, supported, and energized. Please join us for our next Parent Café!

Parent Cafés are eligible for parent education credit hours. Certificates of participation will be sent to participants after each event.

Please register at:

https://tinyurl.com/yf4t2jma