By Scott Irwin

Unfortunately, this could not be further from the truth. Common sense dictates that the only time a childs fingerprints or DNA information would ever become necessary would be in the worst-case scenario, after the unthinkable has happened.

We as parents would like to watch over our children 24-hours a day, thereby, ensuring our childrens safety. However, this is unrealistic.

In situations where young children get separated from their parents as well as natural disasters such as: hurricanes, floods, earthquakes and tsunamis, we are reminded time and again, that children do not carry identification.

A Canadian company seems to have taken a very logical approach towards helping parents protect their children. Their small label can give parents great peace of mind as far as their children are concerned. Jerry Scala founded Child ID Labels inc. in 1995, with the intentions of offering his identification concept to fellow members of his congregation. However, within nine months, the fledgling program gained national exposure with their first recovery.

The companys first successful recovery happened on Easter Weekend, 1996, outside of Toronto, Canada. While his parents were in the kitchen, a small three year-old boy let himself out and wandered three blocks before ending up in a convenience store. The stores clerk noticed the identification label on the outside of the back collar and contacted the toll free number on the id label. The authorities, with Child IDs help, had the young escapee in his parents arms in less than eight minutes.

Child IDs program helps parents deal with everyday events that happen, not out of neglect, but are due to situations that are beyond our control. Unlike other programs that are passive in nature and wait for something to happen before they spring into action, This companys unique focus and approach towards child safety and identification is proactive as well as preventative, thereby, offering parents an unparalleled amount of peace of mind.

In todays world, identity theft is not at all uncommon and, therefore, a very real concern. Each Child ID 'kit' is assigned a unique, personal identification number (PIN) code, which is specific to each family.

The company supplies parents with an unlimited supply of the coded iron-on identification labels and coded weatherproof stickers, which can be placed on literally anything that leaves the home as well as key rings, which list the familys unique pin code, which can be used for school bags, sports bags, luggage etc.

The id labels and coded stickers protect the families privacy as they contain only the company name, a message that reads 'If Found Call', a toll free number as well as the PIN code; this ensures the prompt and accurate identification of a child after a 1-800 number is called.

If anyone locates a lost child who is wearing the identification labels, a phone call is all it takes to identify the child and contact the parents.

Child ID Labels Inc.s concept focuses on the fact that 'Children do not carry id, if they did they would likely loose it. We as adults never leave home without our id, frightening but true; there is more identification on the neighborhood dogs than on our children.

For pre-teens, the elderly who suffer from Alzheimers as well as the intellectually challenged, the company also offers their version of a 'no name' label, which simply reads in bold letters 'If Found Call' and the same toll free number as well as the familys PIN code. When called, the 1-800 number links the caller to a monitoring service, which is staffed twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

The companys database contains the PIN codes assigned to families so there is no danger of anyone identifying the child except Child ID. One of the many advantages to this labelling system, is the labels can be as visible or invisible as the parents feel necessary.

The company recommends that for individuals who might be considered high flight risk, such as Autistic children or sufferers of Alzheimers, the label should be placed in plain view. In one case the company has recovered a 21 year-old autistic man twice.

This program seems to have taken everything into account. For those parents who believe that prevention far outweighs the cure, its nice to know that there is a company working to protect and keep our children safe.

Scott Irwin is the Marketing Director for Child I.D. Labels inc. Child ID Labels has been protecting North American children for more than 10 years. For more information on their unique proactive approach to child safety and how you can help keep your children safe visit http://www.childidatlantic.com. Child ID Labels inc. is growing and open to distributorship enquiries. Email us at info@childidatlantic.com

Tags: Child Safety, Parents Need

By James Hunt

Child Safety in Vehicles

When travelling in a vehicle, regulations are now in place that require children under the age of 8 to sit in a car seat. The size of the car seat required changes as the child grows. Mothers are not allowed to take newborn babies home from the hospital unless there is a car seat installed in the vehicle. The carrying seat for infants and children less than 1 year old should never be placed in a front seat where the air bag is operational. When they are in the back seat they should be facing the rear rather than the back of the front seat and an adult should be in the back seat with the child. The child should be tightly installed in the seat with the harness straps secured snugly. From ages 1 to 4, the car seat can be placed so that the child is facing toward the front. Toddlers and young children sometimes need to have a booster seat so that they use the vehicle seat belts. The shoulder belt must rest across the chest and on the shoulder, but must never be placed under the childs arm.

Child Safety on the Internet

Parents must be cognizant of a childs usage of the internet because of the unsavoury characters they can come in contact with. There are some child safety methods parents can use to ensure that their children do not have access to pornographic sites or become email pals with someone who may intend to exploit them. Warning children never to give out information such as address, telephone number and the name of their school is sometimes not enough to protect them. Parents need to know the sites their children use and have a blocker on the computer that limits the access the children have to certain sites. Children should never be allowed to meet someone they talk to over the Internet, at least not without one of the parents being present. Advise them never to respond to messages from people they dont know.

Child Safety and Medicine

Medicines should always be stored in a cool dry place out of the reach of children. Brightly colored pills are very attractive and children may think they are candy. Parents should advise their children not to accept any food or candy from someone they dont know. This could contain harmful substances that could lead to an overdose or death.

James Hunt has spent 15 years as a professional writer and researcher covering stories that cover a whole spectrum of interest. Read more at www.child-safety-central.info

Tags: Child Safety, Parents Responsibility

By Scott Irwin

Here are some questions:

- Have you taken the time to record your childs fingerprints, gather a hair sample for DNA purposes, record all his/her specific identification, including specific identifying features and a photograph of your child in a Child ID kit ? If so, is it up to date?

- In the event of a motor vehicle accident, in which you have been rendered unconscious, do the emergency medical professionals have a quick way of accessing your childs specific medical history, including your childs blood type, medical provider, allergies, any medications they may be taking at the time, or, even your familys doctors name and phone number?

- If you were on vacation with your children and they became lost or separated from you, or worse, arrived at a hospital, unconscious, as a John Doe, how or who would notify you and how would they know to do so?

- Do you or your husband, for that matter; carry your childs specific identification, including an up to date picture?

- Do you, as responsible parents, take the time to talk with your children about child safety?

- If you became separated from your child in a crowd, would someone be able to contact you directly, or even know who your child was?

If your answer was no or I dont know, dont worry, you are not alone. The sad fact of the matter is that children do not carry identification; if they did they would likely loose it!

Given todays world, its becoming a necessity for children to carry identification. This fact was clearly illustrated through recent tragic natural disasters such as the tsunami, hurricane Katrina and the earthquake in Pakistan. With each of these disasters, weve witnessed far too many unidentified children.

When thinking of child identification, often, fingerprints and hair samples are the first things that enter our mind. There are far too many companies that profess to provide your child with identification. Let me inform you that 99.9% of those companies are passive in nature.

Fingerprints, DNA information, pictures and even dental records will and are only ever used after the fact. Passive information. Think of it as locking the barn after the horse gets away. Its unfortunate that as parents, we feel that we have done all possible to protect our children by having recorded this information. This is the first step, and a very important step in the safety of your child; however, as a parent, the only time you ever want to look at your childs identification kit is and should be when you update it. This is a very important step towards safeguarding against the unthinkable. Few people are aware that childrens fingerprints are actually changing for the first 4-5 years of their life; therefore, it is imperative that this information be updated at least once a year, and every 6 months for the first three years of a childs life.

When looking for a child identification provider, keep in mind the old adage ' An once of prevention far outweighs a pound of cure'. If all the company provides you with are a fingerprint kit, keep looking! One of the only truly proactive and preventative providers of child identification is Child ID Labels inc.

The purpose of this article is not to alarm you but to inform you, as we are all aware, information is a powerful tool. If, in reading this, you took a moment to think about your childs safety, please email this article to as many people as you know and encourage them to do the same. Your children are, after all, your most valuable possessions as well as our future.

Scott Irwin is the Marketing Director and for Child I.D. Labels inc., North Americas only true proactive and preventive child safety and identification provider. Child ID has been protecting children since 1995. Visit http://www.childidatlantic.com to find out how you can help protect and keep your children safe.

Scott Irwin is the Marketing Director for Child I.D. Labels inc. Child ID Labels has been protecting North American children for more than 10 years. For more information on their unique proactive approach to child safety and how you can help keep your children safe visit http://www.childidatlantic.com. Child ID Labels inc. is growing and open to distributorship enquiries. Email us at info@childidatlantic.com

Tags: Child Safety, Dog Identification

By John White

* Teach them right from wrong. Many children will do what everyone else is doing, just because it is the thing to do. Yet, if they are taught from the beginning that it is okay to be different and they know just what they should and should not be doing, this will help them to make the right choices. It is also important for you to take the time to teach them why something is good or bad. Understanding why can help them make the right choices too.

* Make sure that they know that they can come to you with their problems. Most parents find that if they allow their child to be open with them about their problems, they are more likely to know when their child need their help.

* Teach your child what they need to know about things like drugs, alcohol, predators as well as other issues that elementary as well as teenagers are likely to encounter. In todays schools, all of them, they will encounter everything. You will want them to know what to do when it comes across their path.

Child safety is something that is very challenging as there just are not many ways to completely insure that nothing happens to your child. Yet, you can provide for them the knowledge and the escape route for when they do need help. Educating your children is the best way to protect them.

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By Chris McElroy

1. Keep a Kidsearch Network Child ID Kit, http://www.kidsearchnetwork.org/free-child-fingerprint-id-kits.htm in a safe place that is accessible 24/7 and update the photographs and other information every 6 months. If you do not have a kit for each of your children, go to that link to build one for free.

2. Make sure your child always checks with you before going anywhere with anyone.

3. Know your neighbors and other adults that have access to your children. Every state allows the public to check the criminal backgrounds of those who have access to your children. Just contact local law enforcement.

4. Know your neighborhood. Show your children the safest places to play and areas to avoid; like alleys and dark stairwells.

5. Do not advertise your childs name on clothing, school supplies or backpacks.

6. Get a cell phone or pager for your child. This way you can be in contact with them at all times.

7. Make sure your child knows to scream and run if approached in an alarming way by anyone. Your child should be taught to ALWAYS tell you immediately if he or she is approached by a stranger who asks for help, offers candy/gifts, or frightens him/her in anyway. Your child should know to make you aware of anytime he or she feels uncomfortable with ANYONE.

8. If you have an Internet ready computer in the home, put it in a common area and use this software, Online Safety Shield at http://www.onlinesafetyshield.com to monitor your childrens Internet activities and what they are being exposed to.

9. Seek alternatives to leaving your children alone at home, in the car or outside. If your child is a latch-key kid, make sure that he or she knows to keep all doors and windows locked. Tell them to never let anyone know that he or she is alone and never let anyone in the house, not even someone claiming to be a police officer or from the fire department. Those kinds of professionals know to forcibly enter in case of an emergency.

10. Teach your children how to use a pay phone without money and how to call 911. Make sure your child learns his or her address and phone number at an early age. A second phone number of a friend or relative is also helpful. Teach your child how to make a collect phone call, and to begin with Operator…Im in trouble; I need your help.

11. Do not leave a child unattended while shopping, visiting with neighbors or friends, or running errands. Under no circumstances should you leave a child alone in a car or truck. Amusement parks and other large, bustling venues aimed at entertaining children can attract predators.

12. If you maintain firearms in your home, use approved trigger locks and keep them safely locked up.

13. When your child comes to you with a problem or about someone making them feel uncomfortable, make sure that you listen and do not blame them.

14. If your child receives pornography on the Internet, (Many people who never surf porn still receive it in email), do not immediately blame your child. Discuss it with them and explain why its not allowed and how to immediately delete it. Report the sender to their ISP. Call The Kidsearch Network if you do not know how and we will do it for you.

Is the Internet a treasure chest of educational opportunities for kids? Or is it a place filled with all sorts of dangers?

The reality, of course, is that it is both. The online world can pose a threat to youngsters, ranging from exposure to sexually explicit material, to stalking, to physical molestation. Disturbing as well is the proliferation of child pornography.

Chris McElroy is the founder of the Kidsearch Network , RunawayTeens.org and The Missing Children Blog

Tags: Child Safety, Trigger Locks

By Chris McElroy

1. Keep a Kidsearch Network Child ID Kit, http://www.kidsearchnetwork.org/free-child-fingerprint-id-kits.htm in a safe place that is accessible 24/7 and update the photographs and other information every 6 months. If you do not have a kit for each of your children, go to that link to build one for free.

2. Make sure your child always checks with you before going anywhere with anyone.

3. Know your neighbors and other adults that have access to your children. Every state allows the public to check the criminal backgrounds of those who have access to your children. Just contact local law enforcement.

4. Know your neighborhood. Show your children the safest places to play and areas to avoid; like alleys and dark stairwells.

5. Do not advertise your childs name on clothing, school supplies or backpacks.

6. Get a cell phone or pager for your child. This way you can be in contact with them at all times.

7. Make sure your child knows to scream and run if approached in an alarming way by anyone. Your child should be taught to ALWAYS tell you immediately if he or she is approached by a stranger who asks for help, offers candy/gifts, or frightens him/her in anyway. Your child should know to make you aware of anytime he or she feels uncomfortable with ANYONE.

8. If you have an Internet ready computer in the home, put it in a common area and use this software, Online Safety Shield at http://www.onlinesafetyshield.com to monitor your childrens Internet activities and what they are being exposed to.

9. Seek alternatives to leaving your children alone at home, in the car or outside. If your child is a latch-key kid, make sure that he or she knows to keep all doors and windows locked. Tell them to never let anyone know that he or she is alone and never let anyone in the house, not even someone claiming to be a police officer or from the fire department. Those kinds of professionals know to forcibly enter in case of an emergency.

10. Teach your children how to use a pay phone without money and how to call 911. Make sure your child learns his or her address and phone number at an early age. A second phone number of a friend or relative is also helpful. Teach your child how to make a collect phone call, and to begin with Operator…Im in trouble; I need your help.

11. Do not leave a child unattended while shopping, visiting with neighbors or friends, or running errands. Under no circumstances should you leave a child alone in a car or truck. Amusement parks and other large, bustling venues aimed at entertaining children can attract predators.

12. If you maintain firearms in your home, use approved trigger locks and keep them safely locked up.

13. When your child comes to you with a problem or about someone making them feel uncomfortable, make sure that you listen and do not blame them.

14. If your child receives pornography on the Internet, (Many people who never surf porn still receive it in email), do not immediately blame your child. Discuss it with them and explain why its not allowed and how to immediately delete it. Report the sender to their ISP. Call The Kidsearch Network if you do not know how and we will do it for you.

Is the Internet a treasure chest of educational opportunities for kids? Or is it a place filled with all sorts of dangers?

The reality, of course, is that it is both. The online world can pose a threat to youngsters, ranging from exposure to sexually explicit material, to stalking, to physical molestation. Disturbing as well is the proliferation of child pornography.

Chris McElroy is the founder of the Kidsearch Network , RunawayTeens.org and The Missing Children Blog

Tags: Child Safety, Pornography on Internet

By Chris McElroy and Jennifer Tarzian

This is very scary stuff. The fact that we live in a world where people will hurt children, where even some parents have hurt their own children. We see profiled pictures of child sexual predators online, in the newspaper, and on television almost every week now it seems.

What is a young parent, or any parent for that matter, who cares about their childs welfare and safety to do? Obviously I cant lock my child up somewhere just to keep them safe. Obviously I cant watch them and be with them 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. What kind of life would that be for me or for my child.

Obviously I do not want my child to grow up being scared of every stranger she or he meets. Its not fair to my child to have to learn about avoiding child sex predators. Its not fair to me to have to learn about something I would rather not ever have to think about.

At Jennifers website, http://www.youngparentsmagazine.com and at my website http://www.kidsearchnetwork.org these are statements and questions we hear all the time from young parents. We may not feel comfortable learning about or discussing these topics, but, unfortunately, it is necessary.

Here are some tips you need to know to teach your child about safety;

1. Keep a Kidsearch Network Child ID Kit in a safe place that is accessible 24/7 and update the photographs and other information every 6 months. If you do not have a kit for each of your children, go to http://kidsearchnetwork.org/free-child-fingerprint-id-kits.html and make one.

2. Make sure your child always checks with you before going anywhere with anyone.

3. Know your neighbors and other adults that have access to your children. Every state allows the public to check the criminal backgrounds of those who have access to your children. Go to http://kidsearchnetwork.org/child-sex-offender-predator-molester.html , then Click on the State you live in to do a Sex Offender Search

4. Know your neighborhood. Show your children the safest places to play and areas to avoid; like alleys and dark stairwells.

5. Do not advertise your childs name on clothing, school supplies or backpacks.

6. Get a cell phone or pager for your teenager. (This one causes me a lot of problems. Teenagers use this to get their parents to get them a cell phone!) This way you can be in contact with them at all times.

7. Make sure your child knows to scream and run if approached in an alarming way by anyone. Your child should be taught to ALWAYS tell you immediately if he or she is approached by a stranger who asks for help, offers candy/gifts, or frightens him/her in anyway. Your child should know to make you aware of anytime he or she feels uncomfortable with ANYONE.

8. If you have an Internet ready computer in the home, put it in a common area and consider using monitoring software like PC Tattle Tale. http://www.pctattletale.com/cmd.php?af=323441 This way you can monitor your childrens Internet activities.

9. Seek alternatives to leaving your children alone at home, in the car or outside. If your child is a latch-key kid, make sure that he or she knows to keep all doors and windows locked, never let anyone know that he or she is alone, and never let anyone in the house, not even someone claiming to be a police officer or from the fire department. Those kinds of professionals know to forcibly enter in case of an emergency.

10. Teach your children how to use a pay phone without money and how to call 911. Make sure your child learns his or her address and phone number at an early age. A second phone number of a friend or relative is also helpful. Teach your child how to make a collect phone call, and to begin with Operator…Im in trouble; I need your help.

11. Do not leave a child unattended while shopping, visiting with neighbors or friends, or running errands. Under no circumstances should you leave a child alone in a car or truck. Amusement parks and other large, bustling venues aimed at entertaining children can attract predators.

12. If you maintain firearms in your home, use approved trigger locks and keep them safely locked up.

13. When your child comes to you with a problem or about someone making them feel uncomfortable, make sure that you listen and do not blame them.

14. If your child receives pornography on the Internet, (Many people who never surf porn still receive it in email), do not immediately blame your child. Discuss it with them and explain why its not allowed and how to immediately delete it. Report the sender to their ISP. Call The Kidsearch Network if you do not know how and we will do it for you.

To periodically test your child to see how much they are learning about safety, go here. http://kidsearchnetwork.org/child-safety-test.html

Is the Internet a treasure chest of educational opportunities for kids? Or is it a place filled with all sorts of dangers?

The reality, of course, is that it is both. The online world can pose a threat to youngsters, ranging from exposure to sexually explicit material, to stalking, to physical molestation. Disturbing as well is the proliferation of child pornography.

Jennifer Tarzian also has a lot of information for young parents at http://www.youngparentsmagazine.com and http://creditcards.youngparentsmagazine.com . Chris runs a missing childrens organization at http://www.kidsearchnetwork.org

Tags: Child Safety, Sexual Predators

By Ralph Winn

Child Safety Tip #1: Arm Against Strangers

You cant be with your children all the time. If your children are old enough to play in the yard alone, or ride bikes around the neighborhood, you must protect them from dangerous strangers. When it comes to child safety, protecting your child from people who mean to do them harm is parents number one concern. Pepper sprays can effectively disarm a criminal and give your child time to run and scream for help.

Child Safety Tip #2: Arm Against Animals

Strangers arent the only ones who can do harm to your child. A loose dog or angry raccoon is an equal danger in many neighborhoods. Protect your kids by arming them with animal repellant when they leave the yard to play. Give them canine repellant and even bear repellent if you live in bear country.

Child Safety Tip #3: Make Some Noise

Many children are snatched right from their front yards. Sometimes screaming isnt enough. Personal safety alarms will draw attention to your childs situation immediately. If a stranger approaches and tries to attack your child, the child can set off their personal safety alarm, which will emit a high pitched siren to call for help. Often, the criminal will run away.

Child Safety Tip #4: Keep Them Safe From Fires

In the event of a fire, a smoke alarms shrill tone is often enough to rouse sleeping adults and alert them to the danger, allowing them time to escape. However, studies have shown that young children may actually sleep through such alarms. Doctors have found that children respond best to the sound of their parents voices. Hence the invention of the vocal smoke alarm. It allows you to record your own instructions that will play in the event of a fire: 'Maddie, wake up. Its Mommy. Theres a fire. Get out of the house like we practiced.' Make sure your child knows what actions to take in the event of a fire, like feeling doors for heat and crawling below the smoke. Have a designated meeting place for all family members to gather once they escape, so you can do a quick headcount and ensure everyone is out.

Child Safety Tip # 5: Watch Them When You Arent Around

Its hard to leave your children alone with a nanny or babysitter. Are you sure you can trust them? Would the children tell you if something was wrong? Get peace of mind from a hidden camera that can monitor your children for you, either while you are away or even just in another room. Whether you have a spy camera in every room or just one, the technology is an excellent addition to your child safety security system. If you have suspicions that something is happening in your home without your knowledge, a spy camera can be your eyes for you when you are not around.

But aside from using high-tech child safety devices, increase your childrens personal security by teaching them how to protect themselves.

* Never get into a strangers car. * Dont even talk to strangers. * If someone makes you uncomfortable, go tell a trusted adult or just shout 'No! Help!' as loud as you can and try to run away. * Stop, drop, and roll. * Dial 911 in an emergency.

All these basic rules will help protect your children. Technology can boost child safety, but common sense is also a must.

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Tags: Child Safety, Protect Kids

By Thomas Trotts

What can you do, right now, that will dramatically put those odds back in your control? Start using 'code words' in your family, today.

Here are the most important basics of using code words. Lets begin…

Who uses the code word? Other than his/her parents, there should be only one or two relatives or very close, trusted family friends that a child should be taught are 'special' enough to trust to pick him/her up from school or some other activity away from home.

When do you use the code word? If you are not able to pick up your child at an agreed upon time, and there is no way for you to contact your child, you should contact the 'special person' to pick up your child. In the rare event that you cannot pick up your child, and you cannot reach the 'special person', the family code word MUST be used.

What should I use for the family 'code word?' The family code word is a pre-determined word that should be very easy for your child to remember, but one that would be very difficult for someone else to guess. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT! I will repeat this: The code word must be simple for your child to remember, yet very difficult for someone to guess. Some suggestions I recommend to use would be names of animals, such as, crocodile, giraffe, baboon, goldfish. DO NOT USE names that are common around your house. Such as, never use the name of your childs favorite animal or pet.

Never choose a 'code word' that is from things that are common to your family or house. Be creative, and make this a fun activity with your children. And be very specific. Dont just decide on 'bear' for your code word, how about using a 'purple bear.' Remember, child safety should be fun. You dont want to frighten your children.

How does my child use the code word system? If anyone other than yourself, your spouse, or the 'special person' says they are there to pick up your child on your authority, your child should know to ask that person, 'Whats the code word?' You should teach your child to disbelieve anyone who tries to pick them up if they do not know the code word.

Do I continue to use the same code word, always? Definately not! After an emergency situation arises where the code word must be used, the family needs to pick a new code word. Emphasize to the children that they should no longer respond to the old one. Be sure to review the new code word often enough to help al family members to remember it.

let me conclude this article on child safety by telling you that code words work. They have saved the lives of many children. This simple, yet highly effective tool is widely used by many families. There have been many, many police reports of children using the code word tool successfuly. Remember to keep it fun, because keeping it fun, is keeping your children safe!

Until next time…

Spend some time with the kids, and have an incredible day!

Thomas Trotts is a Child Safety Expert, dedicated to providing quality Child Protection Services, Resources for parents and families. Free Gift and more: Alert Child, USA

Tags: Child Safety, Code Words

By James Hunt

Child Safety in Vehicles

When travelling in a vehicle, regulations are now in place that require children under the age of 8 to sit in a car seat. The size of the car seat required changes as the child grows. Mothers are not allowed to take newborn babies home from the hospital unless there is a car seat installed in the vehicle. The carrying seat for infants and children less than 1 year old should never be placed in a front seat where the air bag is operational. When they are in the back seat they should be facing the rear rather than the back of the front seat and an adult should be in the back seat with the child. The child should be tightly installed in the seat with the harness straps secured snugly. From ages 1 to 4, the car seat can be placed so that the child is facing toward the front. Toddlers and young children sometimes need to have a booster seat so that they use the vehicle seat belts. The shoulder belt must rest across the chest and on the shoulder, but must never be placed under the childs arm.

Child Safety on the Internet

Parents must be cognizant of a childs usage of the internet because of the unsavoury characters they can come in contact with. There are some child safety methods parents can use to ensure that their children do not have access to pornographic sites or become email pals with someone who may intend to exploit them. Warning children never to give out information such as address, telephone number and the name of their school is sometimes not enough to protect them. Parents need to know the sites their children use and have a blocker on the computer that limits the access the children have to certain sites. Children should never be allowed to meet someone they talk to over the Internet, at least not without one of the parents being present. Advise them never to respond to messages from people they dont know.

Child Safety and Medicine

Medicines should always be stored in a cool dry place out of the reach of children. Brightly colored pills are very attractive and children may think they are candy. Parents should advise their children not to accept any food or candy from someone they dont know. This could contain harmful substances that could lead to an overdose or death.

James Hunt has spent 15 years as a professional writer and researcher covering stories that cover a whole spectrum of interest. Read more at www.child-safety-central.info

Tags: Child Safety, Parents Responsibility

By Ralph Winn

Child Safety Tip #1: Arm Against Strangers

You cant be with your children all the time. If your children are old enough to play in the yard alone, or ride bikes around the neighborhood, you must protect them from dangerous strangers. When it comes to child safety, protecting your child from people who mean to do them harm is parents number one concern. Pepper sprays can effectively disarm a criminal and give your child time to run and scream for help.

Child Safety Tip #2: Arm Against Animals

Strangers arent the only ones who can do harm to your child. A loose dog or angry raccoon is an equal danger in many neighborhoods. Protect your kids by arming them with animal repellant when they leave the yard to play. Give them canine repellant and even bear repellent if you live in bear country.

Child Safety Tip #3: Make Some Noise

Many children are snatched right from their front yards. Sometimes screaming isnt enough. Personal safety alarms will draw attention to your childs situation immediately. If a stranger approaches and tries to attack your child, the child can set off their personal safety alarm, which will emit a high pitched siren to call for help. Often, the criminal will run away.

Child Safety Tip #4: Keep Them Safe From Fires

In the event of a fire, a smoke alarms shrill tone is often enough to rouse sleeping adults and alert them to the danger, allowing them time to escape. However, studies have shown that young children may actually sleep through such alarms. Doctors have found that children respond best to the sound of their parents voices. Hence the invention of the vocal smoke alarm. It allows you to record your own instructions that will play in the event of a fire: 'Maddie, wake up. Its Mommy. Theres a fire. Get out of the house like we practiced.' Make sure your child knows what actions to take in the event of a fire, like feeling doors for heat and crawling below the smoke. Have a designated meeting place for all family members to gather once they escape, so you can do a quick headcount and ensure everyone is out.

Child Safety Tip # 5: Watch Them When You Arent Around

Its hard to leave your children alone with a nanny or babysitter. Are you sure you can trust them? Would the children tell you if something was wrong? Get peace of mind from a hidden camera that can monitor your children for you, either while you are away or even just in another room. Whether you have a spy camera in every room or just one, the technology is an excellent addition to your child safety security system. If you have suspicions that something is happening in your home without your knowledge, a spy camera can be your eyes for you when you are not around.

But aside from using high-tech child safety devices, increase your childrens personal security by teaching them how to protect themselves.

* Never get into a strangers car. * Dont even talk to strangers. * If someone makes you uncomfortable, go tell a trusted adult or just shout 'No! Help!' as loud as you can and try to run away. * Stop, drop, and roll. * Dial 911 in an emergency.

All these basic rules will help protect your children. Technology can boost child safety, but common sense is also a must.

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Tags: Child Safety, Safety Devices

By Joan Yankowitz

Here are 10 child safety devices you need to help prevent injuries to young children.

1. Safety latches and locks — use on cabinets and drawers to help prevent children from gaining access to medicines and household cleaners, as well as knives and other sharp objects.

Look for safety latches and locks that adults can easily install and use, but that are sturdy enough to withstand pulls and tugs from children. Safety latches are not a guarantee of protection, but they can make it more difficult for children to reach dangerous substances. Even products with child-resistant packaging should be locked away, out of reach. A safety latch or lock usually costs less than $2.00

2. Safety gates — use to help prevent falls down stairs and keep children away from dangerous areas. Look for safety gates that children cant easily dislodge, but that adults can open and close without difficulty. For the top of stairs, gates that screw to the wall are more secure than pressure gates.

New safety gates that meet safety standards display a certification seal from the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA). If you have an older safety gate, be sure it doesnt have 'V' shapes that are large enough for a childs head and neck to fit into. A safety gate will cost from $13.00 to $40.00

3. Doorknob covers and door locks — use to help keep children away from places with hazards, including swimming pools. Be sure the doorknob cover is sturdy enough not to break, but allows a door to be opened quickly by an adult in case of emergency.

By restricting access to potentially hazardous rooms in the home, doorknob covers could help prevent many kinds of injuries. To prevent access to swimming pools, door locks should be placed high out of reach of young children. Locks should be used in addition to fences and door alarms. Sliding glass doors, with locks that must be re-secured after each use, are often not an effective barrier to pools. A doorknob cover usually costs about $1.00 and a door lock usually costs $5.00 and up.

4. Anti-scald devices — use for faucets and shower heads and set your water heater temperature to 120 degrees Fahrenheit to help prevent burns from hot water. An anti-scald device will cost from $6.00 to $30.00

5. Smoke detectors — use on every level of your home and near bedrooms to alert you to fires. Smoke detectors are essential safety devices for protection against fire deaths and injuries.

Check smoke detectors once a month to make sure theyre working. If detectors are battery-operated, change batteries at least once a year or consider using 10-year batteries. A smoke detector usually costs less than $10.00.

6. Window guards and safety netting — use to help prevent falls from windows, balconies, decks, and landings. Check these safety devices frequently to make sure they are secure and properly installed and maintained. There should be no more than four inches between the bars of the window guard.

If you have window guards, be sure at least one window in each room can be easily used for escape in a fire. Window screens are not effective for preventing children from falling out of windows. A window guard or safety netting usually costs from $8.00 to $16.00.

7. Corner and edge bumpers — use to help prevent injuries from falls against sharp edges of furniture and fireplaces. Be sure to look for bumpers that stay securely on furniture or hearth edges. A corner and edge bumper usually costs $1.00 and up.

8. Outlet covers and outlet plates — use to help protect children from electrical shock and possible electrocution. Be sure the outlet protectors cannot be easily removed by children and are large enough so that children cannot choke on them. An outlet cover usually costs less than $2.00. 9. Carbon monoxide (CO) detector — use outside bedrooms to help prevent CO poisoning. Install CO detectors near sleeping areas in your home. A carbon monoxide (CO) detector usually costs from $30.00 to $70.00.

10. Cordless phone — use to make it easier to continuously watch young children, especially when theyre in bathtubs, swimming pools, or other potentially dangerous areas. A cordless phone costs $30.00 and up.

You dont need to spend a lot of money to childproof your home. But you do need to do it now.

Joan Yankowitz publishes the popular consumer and business Kwik eGuides. Instantly download the <a href='http://www.kwikeguides.com/child_safety.htm' How to Keep Your Child Safe Kwik eGuide.

Tags: Child Safety, Safety Devices

By David M. Bresnahan

The Vanished Childrens Alliance reports that high statistic, meaning thousands of children disappear every day throughout the United States. Many of those abductions can be prevented, according to Dwight Trower, who has been teaching children and parents for 10 years.

'The Child Safety Program is designed for children of all ages and their parents,' explained Trower. 'I teach parents how to talk to their children about the dangers, and how to avoid them. The kids learn to identify dangerous situations, how to identify safe places and responsible adults to help them, and how to use their most valuable weapon - their voice.' Trower has been teaching kids and parents at schools and through community groups, and now he is making his training available to anyone in the country through a DVD and CD program available at at www.ChildSafetyInformation.com.

'Mr. Trower was awesome,' said Kristy Roberts St. Marks School Principal. 'He taught the kids what to do if approached by a stranger, how to identify a stranger and where to run for help. All the children and some parents participated and had hands on learning. It was a great reminder for all of us to talk to our children.'

The 'Child Safety Program' teaches children what to do and how to do it. Parents can work with their kids to practice what they learn through role playing. Because the program is on both DVD and CD audio, families can listen in the car and watch at home.

'These skills are so important for children to learn and practice. Families should watch the DVD and listen to the CDs often. The reinforcement goes a long way to help children remember what they should do,' explained Trower.

The 'Child Safety Program' goes beyond just teaching kids to avoid abduction. Every day thousands of school children are victimized by bullies. Trower teaches children some easy to follow techniques to deal with such situations.

Parents report that after learning the methods and techniques taught by Trower their children have greater self-confidence and higher self-esteem.

Trower provides an informative web site at www.ChildSafetyInformation.com.

David M. Bresnahan is an independent journalist and public relations consultant. He has a web site at www.ThatPRGuy.com.

Tags: Child Abduction, Child Safety

By Ralph Winn

Child Safety Tip #1: Arm Against Strangers

You cant be with your children all the time. If your children are old enough to play in the yard alone, or ride bikes around the neighborhood, you must protect them from dangerous strangers. When it comes to child safety, protecting your child from people who mean to do them harm is parents number one concern. Pepper sprays can effectively disarm a criminal and give your child time to run and scream for help.

Child Safety Tip #2: Arm Against Animals

Strangers arent the only ones who can do harm to your child. A loose dog or angry raccoon is an equal danger in many neighborhoods. Protect your kids by arming them with animal repellant when they leave the yard to play. Give them canine repellant and even bear repellent if you live in bear country.

Child Safety Tip #3: Make Some Noise

Many children are snatched right from their front yards. Sometimes screaming isnt enough. Personal safety alarms will draw attention to your childs situation immediately. If a stranger approaches and tries to attack your child, the child can set off their personal safety alarm, which will emit a high pitched siren to call for help. Often, the criminal will run away.

Child Safety Tip #4: Keep Them Safe From Fires

In the event of a fire, a smoke alarms shrill tone is often enough to rouse sleeping adults and alert them to the danger, allowing them time to escape. However, studies have shown that young children may actually sleep through such alarms. Doctors have found that children respond best to the sound of their parents voices. Hence the invention of the vocal smoke alarm. It allows you to record your own instructions that will play in the event of a fire: 'Maddie, wake up. Its Mommy. Theres a fire. Get out of the house like we practiced.' Make sure your child knows what actions to take in the event of a fire, like feeling doors for heat and crawling below the smoke. Have a designated meeting place for all family members to gather once they escape, so you can do a quick headcount and ensure everyone is out.

Child Safety Tip # 5: Watch Them When You Arent Around

Its hard to leave your children alone with a nanny or babysitter. Are you sure you can trust them? Would the children tell you if something was wrong? Get peace of mind from a hidden camera that can monitor your children for you, either while you are away or even just in another room. Whether you have a spy camera in every room or just one, the technology is an excellent addition to your child safety security system. If you have suspicions that something is happening in your home without your knowledge, a spy camera can be your eyes for you when you are not around.

But aside from using high-tech child safety devices, increase your childrens personal security by teaching them how to protect themselves.

* Never get into a strangers car. * Dont even talk to strangers. * If someone makes you uncomfortable, go tell a trusted adult or just shout 'No! Help!' as loud as you can and try to run away. * Stop, drop, and roll. * Dial 911 in an emergency.

All these basic rules will help protect your children. Technology can boost child safety, but common sense is also a must.

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Tags: Child Safety, Personal Security

By Stacey Wilson

Let us just say that being in car crashes and other vehicular accidents has been known and has been proven to be the leading cause of death for children and infants. Sometimes, during accidents and crashes, the grown ups walk out of the vehicle alive but only with a few injuries. However, not all children passengers are lucky enough.

That is why organizations have found this to be quite alarming. And as part of their campaign so as to reduce the number of children who die in vehicular crashes and accidents, they would be holding a child safety seat inspection event in the state of Georgia. Those who sponsored and organized the event include 21st Century Insurance, the Department of Public Safety for the state of Georgia, John W. Oxendine who is the Insurance Commissioner, and the Georgias Governors Office of Highway Safety department. During the mentioned event, these organizations would be informing those who join and attend the event that it is really important for parents and grown ups to follow the given laws regarding child safety restraints.

There would be certified technicians during the aforementioned event. These people would be doing child safety seat inspections. They would also be checking if these child safety seats have been properly installed and mounted. So if you live in Georgia, you may want to be part of the event and let your child safety seats be checked. That way, you can rest assured that even if you do meet accidents along the road, your child would be protected well.

According to the laws in Georgia, children who are under six years old are required to be seated in a child safety seat or even a booster seat. Of course, the child safety seat or the booster seat should be just right for the childs weight and height. You can browse through the Internet regarding the given specifications for these seats. The law in Georgia also mandates that children who are six years old and below should be seated in the rear of the vehicle and not in the front.

This is a really good move on the part of the organizers and also a very beneficial event for parents and drivers. Perhaps if organizations would also hold events like this which would be checking your vehicles Saturn auto parts and see if they need replacement or not, many lives would sure be saved.

As a former news correspondent for an auto-related website, Stacey has gathered extensive knowledge and experience in the automotive industry. This 34 year old mother of two from Memphis is a genuine car lover.

Tags: Child Safety, Seat Inspection