It’s Time for Your Family to Be Safe!
Learning CPR will Help Protect your Family.
Kidtastics is now offering CPR Class to our parents.
American Heart Association instructor will be offering Adult, Child & Infant CPR. Limited Spots are available. Advance registration required.
$25 per person.
August 27, Saturday 10:30am-1:30pm (only 12 spots available) FREE CLASS
September 24th, Saturday 9am-12pm (only 12 spots available)
December 3rd, Saturday 9am-12pm (only 12 spots available)*
Class Locations:
*Fireside Community Center 3819 E.
Ember Glow Way Phoenix, 85050 (Tatum /Loop 101)
Windgate Ranch Community Center near DC Ranch
10095 E. Windgate Ranch Road Scottsdale, 85255 (Bell/Loop 101)
Payment is due at the time of scheduling and is nonrefundable.
Kidtastics endorses, but is not affiliated with American Heart Association.
Kidtastics 8485 E. McDonald Dr. #243 Scottsdale, AZ 85250 480-994-5437
Showing posts with label safety. Show all posts
Showing posts with label safety. Show all posts
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Monday, October 25, 2010
Halloween Safety
Halloween is approaching and we will soon be seeing all the ghosts, goblins, witches roaming the streets. There are a few things to remember when taking your children out trick-or-treating. Some safety tips to remember:
1. Remind your children to NEVER go into a strangers home. Remember to always stay within sight of your children and have them always be looking for you.
2. Remind your children to ALWAYS look both ways before crossing the street. Halloween is very dangerous because many children are in dark costumes and it makes it difficult to be seen. And only cross at a crosswalk or at the corner.
3. Only trick-or-treat to houses with the light on.
4. Remember to say thank you after receiving your goodies.
5. Never trick-or-treat alone. Always have atleast 2 buddies with you. And for the younger children never go without a parent/guardian.
6. Always carry a flashlight.
7. Wait until you get home and check through the candy before eating it.
8. Always have fun!!!
Happy Halloween to ALL!
1. Remind your children to NEVER go into a strangers home. Remember to always stay within sight of your children and have them always be looking for you.
2. Remind your children to ALWAYS look both ways before crossing the street. Halloween is very dangerous because many children are in dark costumes and it makes it difficult to be seen. And only cross at a crosswalk or at the corner.
3. Only trick-or-treat to houses with the light on.
4. Remember to say thank you after receiving your goodies.
5. Never trick-or-treat alone. Always have atleast 2 buddies with you. And for the younger children never go without a parent/guardian.
6. Always carry a flashlight.
7. Wait until you get home and check through the candy before eating it.
8. Always have fun!!!
Happy Halloween to ALL!
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Drowning Prevention Segment
Kidtastics is trying to help spread the word about the Safer 3, which helps prevent drowning through education:
1. Safer Water - install, maintain & utilize proper fencing, gates, gate latches, alarms, & other safety equipment around the pool.
2. Safer Kids - employ constant adult supervision and swim skill attainment through on-going qualified instruction. Learn proper behavior in & around the water.
3.Safer Response - learn CPR, first-aid and rescue techniques. Keep an emergency action plan & phone by the pool at all times.
Take a look at this video we found as a great reminder for parents to practice the Safer 3. It's brought to us by I on Safety videos from Orange County California Authority website
If your family wants to be a Safer 3 family then call Kidtastics today for your swimming lesson needs as we teach ages 6 months to 12 years old. Kidtastics also provides Lifeguards for all your pool parties. Kidtastics can help you accomplish a Safer 3 household. 480-994-KIDS (5437) or www.kidtastics.com
Friday, July 2, 2010
Facts About Accidental Drownings – Hot Tubs
We’ve just learned of some very sad news: on June 30, the 2½ year old son of former NFL quarterback Randall Cunnungham died after drowning in the hot tub of the family’s backyard. There are many reports of accidental drownings especially during the summer months; in Phoenix, there have already been 5 fatalities. What you may not hear as often as pool safety is hot tub safety, so we’d like to share some information and drowning prevention tips specific to owners of hot tubs:
•An average of about 17 kids under age 5 drown in spas each year, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Approximately 70% of child drownings occur even though one or both parents are nearby, according to the commission.
•Hot tubs pose a number of safety dangers for kids, experts say. To prevent drowning, people should install a fence, gate or barrier around the hot tub area, and keep tubs covered and locked when not in use, according to Nationwide Children's Hospital's Center for Injury Research and Policy in Columbus, Ohio.
•Children should not be allowed in hot tubs at all, the center's experts suggest. That's because children have thinner skins than adults, so they burn more quickly and at lower temperatures. Kids' bodies also heat up three to five times faster than adults', according to Safe Kids USA.
•To prevent falls -- the most common cause of hot tub-related injury, people should place slip-resistant mats around it. People also should cover suction drains with covers that meet new federal standards that took effect in 2008.
(From USA Today)
Kidtastics urges you to read our other posts regarding water safety and ensure that your child develops the skills necessary to stay safe in and around water. If you have yet to sign up for one of our upcoming semesters of swimming lessons, there are still spots available. Please call us at 480-994-KIDS(5437) to enroll.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Cunningham family.
•An average of about 17 kids under age 5 drown in spas each year, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Approximately 70% of child drownings occur even though one or both parents are nearby, according to the commission.
•Hot tubs pose a number of safety dangers for kids, experts say. To prevent drowning, people should install a fence, gate or barrier around the hot tub area, and keep tubs covered and locked when not in use, according to Nationwide Children's Hospital's Center for Injury Research and Policy in Columbus, Ohio.
•Children should not be allowed in hot tubs at all, the center's experts suggest. That's because children have thinner skins than adults, so they burn more quickly and at lower temperatures. Kids' bodies also heat up three to five times faster than adults', according to Safe Kids USA.
•To prevent falls -- the most common cause of hot tub-related injury, people should place slip-resistant mats around it. People also should cover suction drains with covers that meet new federal standards that took effect in 2008.
(From USA Today)
Kidtastics urges you to read our other posts regarding water safety and ensure that your child develops the skills necessary to stay safe in and around water. If you have yet to sign up for one of our upcoming semesters of swimming lessons, there are still spots available. Please call us at 480-994-KIDS(5437) to enroll.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Cunningham family.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Fourth of July – Part Two: Fireworks Safety
Arizona passed a law this May to legalize consumer fireworks (i.e. sparklers, rockets, etc.) The law will take effect December 1st. Until then, at-home use fireworks remain illegal in our state. Click here for the article.
The use of fireworks can lead to severe burns, scars, and horrible disfigurement that can last a lifetime. Even sparklers, which may seem relatively harmless, can reach temperatures above 1000 degrees Fahrenheit (source: American Academy of Pediatrics) Surely, you wouldn’t want that high of heat near your children’s hands and body!
We urge parents to consider the dangers of fireworks and instead choose to enjoy a fantastic display of fireworks – run by professionals! – at one of the Fourth of July celebrations across the Valley (see previous blog post.)
If you will be in a state where fireworks are legal and do choose to use consumer-use fireworks, please observe the following safety tips from the National Council of Fireworks Safety:
•Use fireworks outdoors only.
•Always have water handy (a hose or bucket).
•Only persons over the age of 12 should be allowed to handle sparklers of any type.
•Only use fireworks as intended. Don't try to alter them or combine them.
•Never relight a "dud" firework. Wait 20 minutes and then soak it in a bucket of water.
•Alcohol and fireworks do not mix. Have a "designated shooter."
•Do not ever use homemade fireworks of illegal explosives: They can kill you! Report illegal explosives to the fire or police department in your community.
•Use common sense. Spectators should keep a safe distance from the shooter and the shooter should wear safety glasses.
The use of fireworks can lead to severe burns, scars, and horrible disfigurement that can last a lifetime. Even sparklers, which may seem relatively harmless, can reach temperatures above 1000 degrees Fahrenheit (source: American Academy of Pediatrics) Surely, you wouldn’t want that high of heat near your children’s hands and body!
We urge parents to consider the dangers of fireworks and instead choose to enjoy a fantastic display of fireworks – run by professionals! – at one of the Fourth of July celebrations across the Valley (see previous blog post.)
If you will be in a state where fireworks are legal and do choose to use consumer-use fireworks, please observe the following safety tips from the National Council of Fireworks Safety:
•Use fireworks outdoors only.
•Always have water handy (a hose or bucket).
•Only persons over the age of 12 should be allowed to handle sparklers of any type.
•Only use fireworks as intended. Don't try to alter them or combine them.
•Never relight a "dud" firework. Wait 20 minutes and then soak it in a bucket of water.
•Alcohol and fireworks do not mix. Have a "designated shooter."
•Do not ever use homemade fireworks of illegal explosives: They can kill you! Report illegal explosives to the fire or police department in your community.
•Use common sense. Spectators should keep a safe distance from the shooter and the shooter should wear safety glasses.
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