Child Passenger Safety

This information comes from Minnesota Department of Public Safety.
Their web link is: https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/ots/child-passenger-safety/Pages/default.aspx
You'll find PDFs links to making sure your child is in the right restraint, how to properly secure your child and visual instuctions, and so much more. Related links - www.NHTSA.gov

Keeping Kids Safe in VehiclesIn Minnesota, three out of four child seats are used incorrectly, and many parents aren’t aware of the restraint steps a child should progress through as they age and grow. A vehicle is the most dangerous place for children— and crashes are the leading killer of children under age 14.

Sensory Bottles for Infants and Toddlers

by Kelly Miller

I have been saving water bottles, pop bottles and juice bottles for several weeks with the plan to make sensory bottles for the 8-month-old boy I am currently nannying.  This weekend my 8-year-old daughter and I had a blast making sensory bottles ..... I am excited to bring them to work tomorrow!  Here are some websites I looked at to get fun ideas.  We especially had fun with the Floating ABC bottle!  I seal all bottles with hot glue before giving to young children. 

www.quality-kids-crafts.com/kidscrafts-sensorybottles.html
www.stepbystepcc.com/toddlercrafts.html
www.childcarelounge.com/activity/sensory-bottles.php

National Nanny Recognition Week - September 18 to 24

Celebrate National Nanny Recognition Week
September 18 - 24, 2011 Nationwide

For more information - http://www.nnrw.blogspot.com/