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Baby Blog Month in Review: July 2008

Two of my three children are summer babies. That is, they were born in the summer and had their first months surrounded by sunshine streaming in the windows, the sound of birds chirping, and days spent wearing nothing but a diaper and a “onsie.” I made sure that they had Fourth of July outfits ready, even though one of them arrived a week after the holiday. I guess he just wasn’t interested in the parade. Do you have a summer baby, too? We had a lot of new information to share this past month, such as recall notices and new … Continue reading →

Fireworks and Family—Who’s Looking After the Family Pets?

We’ve talked about keeping children safe and what sort of legal (or illegal) issues we need to be concerned about when it comes to the Fourth of July—but what about the family pets? Who is looking after the family pets and making sure that THEY stay safe during the often tumultuous Independence Day celebrations? All the loud noise and the sparks and fire are very scary for most family pets—dogs, cats, rabbits, etc. Each year, humane society’s and animal shelters end up filled to bursting with domestic pets that get frightened, disoriented and run away during the Fourth of July … Continue reading →

Fireworks…Do You Know the Law?

With tomorrow being the Fourth of July/Independence Day, it seems fitting to talk a little about the dangers and realities of fireworks. I wrote a week or two about the safety concerns regarding kids, families, and fireworks, but this morning I thought I would talk a little about the law. Do you know the law in your state and town when it comes to what sort of fireworks are legal and where it is permissible to set them off? In my own state, fireworks like bottle rockets, roman candles and real firecrackers are illegal. This certainly doesn’t stop people from … Continue reading →

Children Most Likely to Get Hurt With Fireworks

This is the time of year when we start hearing all sorts of cautionary warnings about the potential dangers of fireworks. Regardless, each year, thousands of people end up with injuries from fireworks—both legal and illegal—and most of those people are children. Even with the most careful attention to safety, mixing children and fire (not to mention, explosives) can be a recipe for disaster. Even the most innocuous legal fireworks—such as sparklers—present a safety hazard to children. Whenever there is fire, there is the potential for burns. Even if an adult manages lighting all the fireworks, having children near lit … Continue reading →