Friday, September 23, 2011

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.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Sensory Bottles for Infants and Toddlers

by Kelly MillerSensory Bottle: Floating ABC

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