Burgers, Fireworks and a Safe Fourth of July!

There’s nothing better than watching a fireworks show after a day of grilling out and hanging out with friends and family by the pool. Whether you sit on your porch to watch the fireworks or drive to the nation’s capital, put safety in play if fireworks are part of your Fourth of July celebration.

If you choose to use fireworks, make sure they’re legal in your area before buying or using them and take the necessary precautions. First, don’t let children play with fireworks.

Did you know that a sparkler burns at temperatures reaching 2,000 degrees?! Sparklers are a common cause of firework injuries because clothes often catch on fire. It's sad to say, but even sparklers shouldn’t be used by kids under the age of 12.

When lighting the fuse, never have any portion of your body directly over a fireworks device. Move back to a safe distance immediately after lighting.

Have water on hand in case a fire or other mishap occurs. Finally, don’t reignite a "dud", instead let it sit for 20 minutes then put it into a bucket of water.

Happy Fourth!

Looking for a mom-friendly job?

BECOME A PART-TIME BABYPROOFING CONSULTANT

Safe Start Baby is looking for part-time babyproofing consultants in the Washington DC Metro Area. If you are interested in a mom-friendly job and child safety and would like to learn more about joining our team, please email Heather Earley, Office Manager, at heather@safestartbaby.com.

SSB’s professional babyproofing consultants conduct home safety assessments including a room-by-room safety evaluation, discussion and information about child safety issues, and product recommendations. They provide suggestions, tips, and recommendations, enabling you to decide how best to address your child’s safety needs. This service is designed to help parents, grandparents, and other caregivers babyproof their homes for greater safety and peace of mind.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Conduct home safety assessments in Northern VA, MD, and DC homes having a working knowledge of products and services offered by SSB, including products used for childproofing inside and outside the home.


• Provide the client with valuable safety tips and recommendations which are consistent with current safety regulations.


• Stay up-to-date on new safety products and their applications AND the frequently changing safety recommendations, regulations, and updates.


• Know the pros and cons of each SSB product and the different applications.


• Have a positive attitude and maintain a professional demeanor which reflects an understanding of the SSB customer profile.


• Be capable of thinking "outside off the box" to find solutions to address nearly any safety concern or need of the SSB client applying SSB products and by providing tips.


• Take and pass the IAFCS Home Hazard Test.

ABOUT SAFE START BABY

Safe Start Baby is a leading provider of baby proofing services to households in the Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C. areas. We offer in-home baby proofing assessments, childproofing products, professional childproofing installation, and private or group CPR and First Aid training. We are dedicated to reducing or eliminating the number of accidental home-based injuries to children through high quality child proofing products and services.

SafeStartBaby.com is an online resource for parents and caregivers of young children. The site offers baby proofing products, child proofing services, and child safety information to help caregivers create safer places for babies and toddlers to learn, grow, and explore.

For more information visit http://www.safestartbaby.com/.

Time to Travel on a Plane

Summer is here and school is almost out! Keeping your kids safe is a big job, especially in the summer, between spending time outdoors, family trips, pool parties, and time to play with friends!

Whether in a car, at the pool or the lake, at grandma and grandpa's house, at a hotel, on a plane, at the playground with friends or riding a bike, Safe Start Baby will give you the information you need to make sure your little one is safe.

This week, we're focusing on travel safety on a plane.

• If your child rides in a car seat on the ground, he or she should ride in that car seat on a plane. Make sure your child’s car seat is labeled "certified for use in motor vehicles and aircraft."


• When buying the ticket for your child's seat, keep in mind that car seats aren't allowed in exit rows and need to be installed at a window seat. (Good news: Did you know most airlines offer a discount for children under the age of 2?)


• Kids who have outgrown car seats should sit directly on the airplane seat and, like all passengers. Make sure they keep the lap belt buckled across their thighs or hips.
  One more thing, booster seats aren't allowed on planes, because they need shoulder belts and airplane seats have lap belts only.

Hope you find these tips helpful!