Child Safety by Kay Green of MyPreciousKid.com

CAR SEAT SAFETY Article

2007-09-20T10:43:00.000-07:00

CAR SEAT SAFETY - As parents we do everything we can to make sure our children are safe. I have children ranging from 7 years to 24 Years. So I have seen the safety guidelines change a lot during that time. When my oldest child came home form the hospital a car seat was not required. I did however buy one before she was born. The rules for car seats vary from state to state. Please check with your state to be sure you are following the current car seat rules.

In OREGON the rules changed July 1, 2007.
Now babies must be rear facing until both 20 pounds and 1 year old
Children must be in a car seat ( i.e. 5 point harness, not a booster seat) until over 40 pounds
And children 41 pounds to 8 years (or 4' 9" tall) must be in a booster seat.

TRAVEL OUT OF STATE - Also if you travel with your children check out the rules where you are traveling too. We are required to follow that states rules not our own states. In an accident where children are not in the right car seat according to the law the parents are being charged. Please plan ahead.

FEDERAL GUIDELINE - However no matter what your state rules say the Federal safety guidelines suggest:
!. Rear facing until full weight of the car seat ( usually 30 pound)
2. 5 Point harness until at least 40 pounds but to 65 pound is better
3. Booster until 4' 9"

REAR FACING - 12 months and 20 pounds minimum is the law. However the new studies are suggesting that infants stay rear facing until age 2 or more. In Sweden they keep them rear facing to the full weight limit of their car seat, which in usually 33 pounds ( nearly 3 years old). Because they do this they only had 8 deaths in 5 years in car accidents involving children rear facing. REAR FACING VIDEO

I spoke with a man this week whose wife and children were hit in a car accident. The van was totaled. All three kids were in car seats. The infant that was rear facing was fine. The 4 year old in a 5 point harness was fine. The 18 month old who was forward facing had neck and face bruises and trauma from the crash. When forward facing and so young their little heads are whipped back and forth with much force. If you are considering turning your 1 year old forward facing please watch this.
VIDEO and another VIDEO

FIVE POINT HARNESS - If you have moved your child out of a 5 point harness please watch this VIDEO. The longer we keep them in the safer they are. Children are safer in a 5 point harness than in a booster seat with a seat belt alone. The 5 point harness keeps them securely in the seat. The seat belt allows more room for their body to be throw forward or for them to slip under. Several children under age 5 in booster seats have been killed. Keep your children safer by keeping them in a 5 point harness longer. The RADIAN 65 CAR SEAT keeps them in a 5 point harness until 65 pounds. The RADIAN 80 CAR SEAT keeps them in a 5 point harness until 80 pounds.

BOOSTER SEATS - Most state laws require a booster seat until age 6 or 8. Our state just changed from 6 year and 60 pounds to 8 years and 80 pounds. The American Academy of Pediatrics goes a little further and says that most kids aren't ready for regular seat belts until "the child reaches about 4'9" in height and is between 8 to 12 years of age." Also even if your state rule for car seats is less than the 8 years, the federal guideline now recommends booster seats until the child is 4' 9" so the seat belt fits them correctly. Once you move them from a booster seat at age 8 consider getting a SEAT BELT ADJUSTER so the seat belt hits them correctly. There are several inexpensive boosters for older kids now. My daughter uses one every day at age 7.

See more articles by Kay Green at http://www.mypreciouskid.com/articles/

Article by Kay Green founder of http://www.MyPreciousKid.com Child Safety Store. Copyright 2007 My Precious Kid

Please help a friend!

2007-07-16T08:49:00.000-07:00

On June 15, 2007 Gwenn Elliots life changed forever. She lost her home, all her belongings and her precious autistic 10 yr old son Trevor in a house fire.

We’re all working together to help rebuild her life.
What can you do to help?

-Donate a product for our fundraiser at http://www.Help-Gwen-Elliott.com

-Tell others about our Fund

-Grab a button and proudly display it

Please visit http://www.Help-Gwen-Elliott.com to find out more information.

Thank you,

Gwen Elliott Relief Fundraiser Team,

Regina Baker
Terra Williams
Saralee Sky
Alicia Staz
Bobette Kyle

New Products in 2007

2007-06-21T21:22:00.000-07:00

NEW PRODUCTS in 2007 at MyPreciousKid.com http://www.mypreciouskid.com/new-items.html

Baby Monitor by Algel Alert

Baby Scale

Buggy Bagg Shopping Cart Cover

Door Stop Alarm by GE

Home Safety Kit

Internet Safety DVD

IdentaKey

Key Pad Door Alarm by GE

Kid Escape DVD - Child Abduction Prevention

Nursing Cover by Bebe Aulait

Outlet Cover

Personalized Dog Tags

Radian 65 Car Seat

Radian 80 Car Seat

Radian Car Seat Bag

Clean Shopper Shopping Cart Cover

Baby Sleep Positioner

Surge Protector Cover

Swaddle Blanket by Swaddlease

Temporary Tattoos With a Purpose

Toddler Travel Air Bed

CSI MIAMI

2007-05-17T09:08:00.000-07:00

What a surprise. I got orders yesterday for our TEDDY BEAR CHILD LOCATOR. http://www.mypreciouskid.com/child-locator.html It seems that it was used in a case on CSI MIAMI on Monday night. As a small online business it is always exciting when our products reach TV.

We had the opportunity for our TABLE TOPPER TO GO to be seen on the TODAY SHOW earlier this year. They showed the products that save moms time. And they even showed our web site URL. http://www.mypreciouskid.com/kid-placemat.html

From there the RACHEL RAY SHOW contacted us to send them a couple products. We sent our amazing CHORE CHART. The products did not make it on air as the whole segment was cut for time constraints. Put they did put out link on their site recommending the products.
http://www.mypreciouskid.com/chore-chart.html

Well it has been an exciting week for sure!

5 Point Harness Solution

2007-04-21T12:10:00.000-07:00

NEW CAR SEAT - After watching the 5 point harness safety video on u-tube I went looking for a better car seat for my 6 year old daughter. I found one! I have been so impressed with this new seat that I m now selling it. http://www.mypreciouskid.com/car-seat-safety-radian80.html

CAR SEAT FEATURES - It keeps her safer in a 5 point harness until she is 80 pounds! She is very happy with how comfortable it is. I love that it is narrower than the Britax. I can fit 3 across a bench seat in an SUV. Yet it is wider inside where she sits. If also folds up to fit easily in my truck or to carry thru an airport.

RADIAN 80 convertible car seat is the first and only convertible car seat that can holds children to 80 pounds in a 5 point harness. It also folds to a width of 6 ½ inches. It exceeds all US safety standards for infant car seats. This Radian car seat will probably be the only car seat you will ever need. It may be used for newborn infants all the way to children 80 pounds. Since many state require car seats until your child is 8 years or 80 pounds this Radian car seat may be all you need.

SAFE CAR SEAT - Radian80 is the convertible car seat for rear-facing children 5 -33 lbs and forward-facing children up to 80 lbs with the integral 5-point harness. It features a high strength alloy frame and 5 harness slot positions that are all reinforced for forward facing use. A unique detachable base simplifies rear-facing installations. Seat bottom pops-down to provide a forward-facing recline option. 4-layer padding provides extra comfort and support. Includes full body support for infants that converts into height-adjustable head cushions for older kids. The Radian car seat includes padded shoulder strap that attaches directly to the seat for easy carrying. Features SafeStop, to reduce harness load on a child in an accident. It's also the only car seat in the world that folds to just 7" thick.

RADIAN 80 convertible car seat is the first and only convertible car seat that can holds children to 80 pounds in a 5 point harness. It also folds to a width of 6 ½ inches. It exceeds all US safety standards for infant car seats. This Radian car seat will probably be the only car seat you will ever need. It may be used for newborn infants all the way to children 80 pounds. Since many state require car seats until your child is 8 years or 80 pounds this Radian car seat may be all you need.

The Importance of a 5 point harness

2006-11-28T16:27:00.000-08:00

THE IMPORTANCE OF A 5 point HARNESS: Have you moved your child to a booster seat without a 5 point harness before they are 4 years plus 40 pounds.
Please watch this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azgBhZfcqaQ

The most dangerous car seat MISTAKES:

Moving a child less than 1 year PLUS 20 pounds to forward facing. Keeping them rear facing even to 18 months is better. If you child is 9 months and 25 pounds they must still be REAR facing. If your child is 15 months and 18 pounds they must still be REAR facing

Taking a child out of 5 point harness before they are 4 years PLUS 40 pounds. And the car seat must be TOP tethered into your car. Car seat belts can fail. The tether protects your child. The BRITAX car seat has a 5 point harness that goes to 65 pounds.

Leaving a child in a regular 5 point harness after 40 pounds. Only the BRITAX car seat harness can go beyond 40 pounds. Using a regular car seat with harness after 40 pounds put your child at risk for it breaking. If you child is over 40 pounds but under age 5 get the BRITAX car seat with stronger harness.

Taking a child out of a booster seat before 6 years PLUS 60 pounds (some states say 8 years PLUS 80 pounds). Actually it is recommended that a child stay in a booster seat until they are 4 foot 8 inches in order to have a regular seat belt fit them safely.

Kay Green
http://www.mypreciouskid.com/
Child Safety & Baby Gear Products

MyPreciousKid.com featured on the TODAY SHOW

2006-11-28T09:23:00.000-08:00

MyPreciousKid.com is featured on the "Today Show" and won the "2006 Parent to Parent Adding Wisdom Award" created by family/health columnist and author, Jodie Lynn, for two safety products and stands right up there with several major family fun players, like Disney.com and many others.

The Child Safety Kit and the Child Safety Kit PLUS, placed in two categories with the Parent to Parent Adding Wisdom Award and garnished an additional one for the site itself, www.MyPreciousKid.com .

"This is amazing news and we are thrilled beyond words to be a 2006 Adding Wisdom Award winner, just like Disney.com. The best sites and products really are found on www.AddingWisdomAward.com ," says Kay Green, CEO/founder of www.MyPreciousKid.com .

Green says, "MyPreciousKid.com is committed to helping families keep their kids happy and safe while still being kids. Winning such an amazing award for our products and site gives a huge boost. We are greatly honored to receive this award."

Jodie Lynn, author of the best-selling book, Mom CEO (Chief Everything Officer) - Having, Doing and Surviving It All, and CEO, http://www.AddingWisdomAward.com says, "I have worked with Kay of My Precious Kid in previous years and know firsthand that she truly is a Mom CEO (Chief Everything Officer). I have enjoyed getting to know her and the importance of her safety endeavors for kids. Her passion is heartfelt and she is most deserving."

Good news travels fastOn October 17, 2006, the "Today Show" Natalie Morales shares different products to make a mom's life easier and two products found on www.MyPreciousKid.com was featured. Please see http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15300240/ for additional details. MyPreciousKid.com products the Table Topper to Go and the Reward Chore Chart were featured on the "Today Show" in this segment."I am ecstatic to have two useful products that were featured on the Today Show. In fact, so far, orders for our Table Topper To Go Disposable Baby Feeding Kits and the Reward Chore Chart, have been overwhelming, as well as tons of orders for many other products," says Green. Please see www.MyPreciousKid.com for information on all available products.

About Kay Green:Kay Green is the CEO/Founder of www.MyPreciousKid.com and wife of 27 years and mom to four kids. She and her family live in Hillsboro, OR.

About Parent to Parent Adding Wisdom Award:Established in 1998, by Jodie Lynn, this award honors products of outstanding quality that support family values and includes websites. Parent to Parent Adding Wisdom Award™ is the only award program to ever be honored by Disney.com. See www.AddingWisdomAward.com for more details.

About MyPreciousKid.com:My Precious Kid is an Oregon based sole proprietor company founded by Kay Green. Green originally created ID card products, filling a need for ID Cards for home school students and adopted kids. The company now carries more than 90 child safety & baby gear products in 2006.

Contact Kay Green at 503-693-2832 for additional information.

MyPreciousKid.com turns 5 years old!

2006-05-22T23:49:00.000-07:00

May 2006 marks the 5th year anniversary of MyPreciousKid.com! I am so excited to see where this journey has taken me.

In May 2001 I started making personalized ID cards for families that home schooled their children or those with adopted children.

In 2002 I started producing do-it-yourself ID kits for parents. These kits provided safety for children while keeping their family information private. I also started a rep program allowing other parents to buy wholesale and sell retail in home classes and online.

As the years have gone by parents have asked for more product. We added Medical Release Cards, Luggage Tags, Pet ID cards, Adult ID kits and Chore Charts. Then as our internet presence increased other companies started approaching us about selling their products.

2005 brought more products including ID Bracelets, Shoe Tag Tags, Baby Sling and ID Scopes bring us to a line of 50 products. Our Google rank of 5 brought us to the number one and number 2 spot on Google for many of our key word phrases. We also added a wholesale program.

2006 brought the introduction of safe BABY GEAR such as shopping cart covers, potty training products, baby sign language, Taggies and more to bring us to 70 products.

Today we enjoy a brisk business at MyPreciousKid.com with 75 products and more coming. We currently have a number of products on sale and are looking at several new lines for the fall season.

I am thrilled and excited to see how far MyPreciousKid.com has come in 5 years. I am thankful for the many awesome customers, reps and wholesale clients who follow our passion of keeping children safe.

My Precious Kid supports: Amber Alert Text Message

2006-02-08T11:27:00.000-08:00

My Precious Kid supports: Amber Alert Text Message - Help protect our children: RadioShack and Cingular Wireless are aiding in the fight to stop child abduction. Sign up now to receive FREE AMBER Alerts on your cell phone! Do your part today to keep our children safe! Click Here.

Help us spread the word about AMBER ALERTS. The child you save could be your own. Go to
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My Precious Kid is passionate about keeping our kids safe. Read some of the many articles on child safety and Check out the best in Child Safety Products at My Precious Kid

Baby Gear joins Child Safety

2006-01-14T20:40:00.000-08:00

BUSINESS IS BLOOMING - Business at My Precious Kid has really blossomed this month. We just added 18 new products in one week. If you have ever opened a business you know how much work that is. I had to order all the inventory. Then I had to find places to store all that inventory. Then I had to create a web page for each products which is about an hour each. In order to do it right and make search it is search engine optimized it takes time and planning. Then because that makes our line nearly 70 products I had to redo my categories and make new categories and an overall category page. Whew!!!!

NEW PRODUCTS - The items were added last week and the orders are already coming in. I am thankful for that. We expanded our niche a bit to include Child Safety Products and Safe Baby Gear. We also have a side niche of Potty Training and Baby Sign Language. It has been like Christmas with all the new things arriving.

POTTY TRAINING - I am excited about the new potty training products we have added. We have disposable potty seat covers, a folding potty seat to take in your diaper bag, and potty stickers. I even teach an online potty training class.

BABY GEAR - We added several new items under Baby Gear. I love the swaddling blanket set. I teach a new moms class and teach swaddling. We also have Car Seat covers that cushion your baby in comfort in the car seat, stroller, jogger or swing. Our new Time Out Mat has gotten rave review. We also added baby sign language cards.

SAFETY PRODUCTS - We added another child ID bracelet. This one is soft and comfortable. It I waterproof and comes in blue or pink. Our teddy bear Child Locator in brown and pink continues to be a best seller.

AD CONTEST - Are you a novice writer. I have a contest this week for the best 20-40 word ad for my company to use this year. The winner will get any item on my site for free (value up to $36). Email me at kay@mypreciouskid.com with AdEntry in the subject line.

New Year 2006 - I hope your family is having a wonderful new year in 2006. I anticipate business will keep growing and life will stay busy with the upcoming wedding of our son.

Holiday Shopping Season

2005-11-29T13:09:00.000-08:00

LINES - Have you spent times (lots of time) in line at stores to do your holiday shopping? I have! I was one of the one up at 3 am to stand in line outside in the dark at a store offering a electronic product for half price on the day after Thanksgiving.

NO LINES ONLINE - I realized after the fact I could have bought that same item at that same price online from that same vendor. I learned my lesson. This year I am completing my holiday shopping online. No lines, no wait, no crowds.

CYBER MONDAY - This online event has become CYBER WEEK online this week. Many of vendors are offering special deals and free shipping this week. Do your shopping during cyber week. Gets those great deals and free shopping too. I was able to buy some hard to find items for my daughter this week online and got free shipping.

FREE SHIPPING - We are http://www.mypreciouskid.com are offering FREE Shipping right now with voucher #511052222 thru November 30, 2005. We also have many items on sale. So order today and save on both counts.

SHOPPING CART COVERS for the babies on your list.

TAGGIES blankets and products on SALE

DVD's and VIDEOS for children

NAME STICKERS for stockings

Life is busy and blessed

2005-09-29T12:46:00.000-07:00

LIFE - Life in the Green family is busy and fun. I love having a home filled with children both large and small. The kids are all well. Russell & I are looking forward to a trip to Hawaii in November.

ENGAGEMENT - Our son Jordan ( 20) recently got engage to a wonderful young woman name Katie Looper. We could not be happier. She is a true treasure and welcome addition to our family. They plan on marrying this coming summer. You can view them at http://www.kaygreen.com/jordan.html

SCHOOL BEGINS - Haley our 5 year old started Kindergarten this month as well. She is attending fulltime 5 days a week at Banks Christian Academy and loving it. Her sensory Integration Disorder is under control and she is doing very well. I love watching her begin the process of learning to read. She is sounding out letters where ever she finds them.

MISSIONS - Our 18 yr old daughter Allison completed a missions trip to Germany and Poland this summer. She fell is love with Europe and plans to return as soon as possible. She is in her second year at our Community College.

GRANDCHILDREN - We are praying and hoping to have grand children in the near future from our daughter Melissa and son-in-law Matthew. I love when we are all hope together now. I can just imagine the blessing of grand children.

BUSINESS - MyPreciousKid.com still keeps me busy. I love being able to help parents find peace of mind when they find safety products for their precious children. Our line of name stickers and allergy labels are a huge hit with this back to school season. http://www.MyPreciousKid.com
I wish you a blessed and healthy fall season. Enjoy your family and life!

Awards for My Precious Kid

2005-08-20T14:06:00.000-07:00

ADDING WISDOM AWARD - My Precious Kid is happy and excited to have its WEARABLE ID PACK win the adding wisdom award from Jodie Lynn of Parent to Parent. http://www.mypreciouskid.com/press.html

MyPreciousKid.com Scores as Disney wins too! It's no small potatoes! MyPreciousKid.com won the "2005 Parent to Parent Adding Wisdom Award" created by Jodie Lynn and stands right up there with one of the major family fun players, Disney.com. MyPreciousKid.com has created a Wearable ID Safety Pack to keep kids safer at amusement parks and other outings.

"This is amazing news and we are thrilled beyond words to be an "Adding Wisdom Award" winner, just like Disney.com. The best sites and products really are found on www.AddingWisdomAward.com ," says Kay Green, CEO/founder of www.MyPreciousKid.com .

"MyPreciousKid.com is committed to helping families keep their kids happy and safe while still being kids. Winning such a comparable award for our Wearable ID Product gives a huge boost to the company. We are honored to receive this award," says Green.

Jodie Lynn, family columnist, CEO of www.ParentToParent.com and author, Mommy-CEO says "I have worked with Kay of My Precious Kid in previous years and have enjoyed getting to know her and the importance of her ID items for kids. Her passion for this heartfelt endeavor is incredible. In fact, when a little girl was separated from her mom in one of the largest malls in America last year, she was quickly reunited when the security guard found one of Kay's ID bracelets on the 4-year-old. Need I say more?"

NEW PARENT GUIDE - MyPreciousKid.com also recently won the SEAL OF APPROVAL from the New Parent Guide. We are thrilled to continue to receive recognition as a great family friendly site. See our other awards at http://www.mypreciouskid.com/awards.html

Summer Camp - Safety for your Kids Summer Camp

2005-07-09T13:24:00.000-07:00

Summer Camp - Safety for your Kids Summer Camp
by Kay Green http://www.mypreciouskid.com
Copyright 2005

SUMMER CAMP - Summer Camp brings activities, friends, fun and learning. My own children love attending summer camp. As a parent I worry about my kids at summer camp. Are you looking for peace of mind for your child who is going to summer camp?

KIDS SUMMER CAMP - Kids summer camp is a great learning experience. Every year our kids leave for summer camp. As a parent how can you have peace of mind while your children go to Kids Summer Camp - Summer Camp Safety Products

SUMMER CAMP - My children have enjoyed camp over the years. What kind of camps do your children enjoy?Church CampBoy Scout CampGirl Scout CampSport CampMusic Camp4H Camp

SAFETY AT CAMP - You want your child to stay safe at summer camp. There are several tips that will help them to stay safe.

Summer Camp ID PRODUCTS
ID Bracelets - wear one every day with home contact numbers on it
Luggage Tags - have all your luggage secured with luggage tags that give home contact information
Name Stickers - place them on all processions
Shoe Tags - Velcro tags or shoe stickers
First Aid Kit - carry one with you. Our small Boo-Boo Box
Allergy Labels - make your child's allergies known
Other Safety Products - lots to choose from

SAFETY RULES -
Teach your child the rules about camp
Wear ID ever day
Stay with a buddy
Follow the rules
Listen to the leaders
Report anything that makes them feel uncomfortable.

Get 10% off your child summer camp safety items at http://www.mypreciouskid.com with voucher 112054321

Call me Mama

2005-06-15T13:07:00.000-07:00

Call me Mama
By Kay Green, www.MyPreciousKid.com
Copyright 2005

I have always known I was meant to be a mom. As soon as I was big enough to pack a baby on my hip I borrowed babies anywhere I could find. At age 10 I started baby sitting. I cared for my niece and god-daughter whenever possible. At age 23 my husband and I had our first child. That beautiful baby girl made be know even more that I was destined by God to be a mother. Oh the joy of holding that precious bundle.

I was also blessed to attend the birth of 7 other precious babies over the years. Those children even though not birthed by me, became special children in my life. What a gift to be able to be present as new life emerges from within. The marvel of what God has created in us, through us.

God blessed us with 2 more children (a boy then a girl) in the next 5 years. I delighted in loving them, training them, teaching them, investing in these precious lives. MY precious husband continues to give me so much help and support in being the parents our children need. I LOVE being a mother. And my three precious children have taught me so much about love and joy.

Twelve years after the birth of our 3rd child we adopted a new born. That baby girl taught me even more about mothering. I learned that mothering is not about blood tie but about heart tie. I learned that I could breastfeed an adopted daughter in the same way I nursed my birth children. I learned that through prayer and careful watching I had the insight on how to parent this child, who was so different than my other three.

I learned that I can be an advocate to get the medical help needed for my child. I knew this child had an issue I could not put my finger on. I was certain something was out of alignment for her. I prayed and watched and pressed for information. I finally asked my doctor for testing to rule out some sensory issues. That testing brought the key to this child that I had been looking for. Through the process we gained so much wisdom and tools for being even better parents to this precious child.

I thank God everyday for the privilege of being mama to 4 incredible individuals. And I thank God for a husband who treats me with such respect and support. My family has given me so much joy and love in life. They have taught me things about myself. They have stretched me and caused me to reach farther than I knew possible. They have challenged and encouraged me. I am the person I am today because of these 4 people who call me Mama.

See kays family at www.KayGreen.com

Car Seat Sharing Safety

2005-05-15T12:58:00.000-07:00

Car Seat Sharing Safety
Can I pass my child's car seat on to a friend?
By Kay Green, www.MyPreciousKid.com
Copyright 2005

Your daughter has outgrown her car seat. What can you do with it? A friend is in need of a car seat. Can you safely pass it along? What things should you look for? How can I make sure it is safe to pass along my seat.

"Always ask if it has ever been in a car when there was an accident (sudden force can damage the plastic even though it is not noticeable to the naked eye) and is it less than 6 years old. The plastic does deteriorate over time, and 6 years is the longest you can use a car seat. We had car seats for my oldest granddaughter, who would have been 7 last Sept., and we couldn't use them for the newest baby because they were too old." Says Anita of http://www.blessedenterprises.org/

"If the car seat was made in the last 7-8 years, there should be an expiration date on it. My daughter will be 6 in May, and her car seat expires in October of 2005. That was the date imprinted on the car seat." says Cris of http://phoenixcandlelites.com/cimfundraiser.htm

THE TEST - These are both valid points. Before passing on a car seat I like to do the following:1. Be certain the seat was never in a car accident2. Check the age of the seat3. Check with the seat manufacturer for recalls4. Check for any breakage or tearingIf the car seat is free from accident, recalls, and breakage and the seat belts are strong then you can pass the car seat onto a friend. If your seat does not pass the test then please do not pass the car seat along.

RIGHT SIZE - Be sure your child is in the RIGHT size car seat. Every car seat comes with weight and height requirements for that seat. Please follow them. I have often seen children riding in car seats clearly not the right size for them. I saw a 15 month old child in an infant carrier car seat. The mother insisted that because he was under 20 pounds she could not move him to a front facing. She was right. BUT what he needed was a rear facing convertible car seat made for a child of his height and weight. His head was all the way to the top of the car seat. It needed to be no less than one inch from the top of the seat.

IN AN ACCIDENT - If you own a car seat that is ever in a car accident please mark the plastic of the frame with a permanent marker "IN ACCIDENT - DESTROY" then break it down and put it in the garbage. Your own car insurance will almost always pay for a replacement car seat after a car accident. Call them to request this. Do not risk putting your child in a car seat that could have underlying damage that puts your child at risk.

CAR SEAT ID CARD - Always have an car seat ID card attached to your child's car seat. This card should have your child's name, age, weight, height, medical info, 5 contact numbers for family members and a medical release signature. This card can make the difference in getting quick care or finding a family member to come get your child in an accident where you can not care for your child.We as moms love to share our baby items with friends. With car seats it is very important that we carefully look at all the criteria before passing along car seats to be certain the child we want to share with is safe as well.

Get yours at http://www.mypreciouskid.com/car-seat-ID-card-kit.html or use the Luggage Tag ID card on Booster Seats. Get 10% off your first order with voucher #112054422

Car Seat Safety Guide. Find out what the weight and height limits are for the car seat you own or are considering buying.

Shopping Cart Safety

2005-03-10T09:07:00.000-08:00

By Kay Green http://www.mypreciouskid.com/ Copyright 2005

Shopping Cart Safety Rules

1. Always cover the shopping cart with a shopping cart cover.

2. Make sure your child is securely buckled into the shopping cart.

3. Wipe down the cart with anti-bacterial wipes.

4. Do not allow your child to stand up in the shopping cart.

5. Do not allow older children to stand on the side/back and ride as it may tip the chart.

6. Never leave your child alone in the shopping cart.

Protect others from your child's germs and diaper leaks too.

HAVE YOU EVER had a sick child. You take them to the doctor, then run to the store to pick up the prescription. Of course your child sits in the shopping cart while you are there. Putting them in the shopping cart cover protects both your child from other peoples germs during their low resistance ill time, PLUS protects other children from your child's germs.

HAVE YOU EVER had your child's diaper leak while out shopping? Of course you can not take the time to sterilize the shopping cart they were sitting in? If you child is sitting in your own shopping cart cover then all the mess is confined. Simply roll up the shopping cart cover, Velcro it closed and throw it in your diaper bag. All the mess is inside. At home simply put the shopping cart cover in the washer.

HAVE YOU EVER had a teething baby with you while shopping. Of course they lean over and put their mouth on the nice smooth shopping car bar UGH! How many germs are on that bar. With a clean shopping cart cover your child is chewing on the toys and fabric you brought with you. You know they are clean. You know your child is safe from germs.

HAVE YOU EVER .................................. read the rest at http://www.mypreciouskid.com/articles/shopping-cart-safety.html

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Safe Sensory Toys Help Kids!

2005-02-06T22:43:00.000-08:00

By Kay Green http://www.mypreciouskid.com/ Copyright 2005

SENSORY INTEGRATION - My youngest child was recently diagnosed with Sensory Integration disorder. And my third child was a kinesthetic learner child. So over the course of time I have founds toys and activities that sensory and kinesthetic children love. I wanted to give my children toys that were safe but gave them sensory input.

TAGGIES BLANKET- Taggies produce a wonderful line of blankies, toys and books with a sensory feel. Taggies have tags of satin ribbon sew in folds all around the edges. Babies love to rub these satin tags between their fingers and on their face. The fleece of the blankets are soft and comfortable. The 12x12 Taggie Small makes a perfect travel companion for babies and toddlers.

TAGGIES TOYS - Taggies also make a Take-a-long toy with the same fleece and tags. It hooks easily to the car seat or stroller to take with you. The newest Taggies product is the I Love You Book with tags sewn on the edges. I love to take these with me in the car seat and stroller. Sensory kids love to have a familiar item they can count on when going to new places. It gives them a calm feeling.

BABY RATTLES - Discovery Toys carries a line of safe sensory rattles that your babies will love. These are the highest quality safe toys your children will love. My favorite is the rain stick rattle. It is filled with bright colored beads the fall up and down the stick making a soothing sounds. I needed to have a good variety of these kinds of rattles and baby toys so I could swap them in and out of our bag keeping her interested.

SHOPPING CART COVERS - Shopping carts present a new challenge for sensory kids. They want to experience everything, and most through their mouth. I always worried if the last child in that seat was ill or well? And have you ever had a diaper leak in the cart UGH So I found a great shopping cart cover that not only protects my child but also gives them a sensory delight with attached toys and fabrics that make a great crinkle noise that my baby loves.

GAME BOY - As Haley has gotten to preschool age I was looking for a take a long toy that gives her sensory input. ......................................

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Tsunami in Asia leaves orphans

2005-01-03T11:33:00.000-08:00

By Kay Green http://www.mypreciouskid.com/ Copyright 2005

ORPHANS - Today my heart is breaking for the many children left orphaned by the tsunami is Asia last week. As an adoptive mom my heart goes our to them. Many of these children were vacationing with parents from other countries. These children had no ID. Can you imagine how much it could help a child is this situation to have a ID bracelet? The ID bracelet or Shoe ID Tag could contain their parent name, hotel where staying, home phone, plus the name and number of a relative in their home town that could be contacted? Do you protect your child is this way when traveling?

CRUISE SAFETY - I got the privilege to be on a cruise ship this past month. I was again surprised to see so many children on board and on shore for the excursions with no physical ID. What if the child got separated from the parent on board a ship of 2500 people. An ID bracelet could contain the parents name and room number plus a name and number of a relative back home. And when onshore excursions the bracelet could contain the ships name and room number and parents name too. Our ID bracelets are even waterproof so can be used while your child is swimming.

PROTECTION - It really is a shame we have to be so proactive in our children's safety. But this world is changing. And we have to do everything we can to protect our children. It is like life insurance you buy hoping you never need to use it. We all hope and pray it never happens to us but it can happen in a moment in time. Do not be left say "I wish I had?"........................................................................

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Sensory Integration Safety

2004-10-25T22:26:00.000-07:00

Child safety has always been a passion of mine. I am mom to 4 great kids. Our youngest daughter (adopted at birth) has always been a bit of a wanderer and given me a few more grey hairs. I have been even more diligent about making sure she ALWAYS is wearing a physical ID product every day.

SID - Sensory Integration Disorder My 4 1/2 yr old daughter Haley has recently been diagnosis with SID. This diagnosis was an answer to so many questions we have had about her - why she needed to be touched to sleep - why she would not eat certain foods - why she was always moving. This diagnosis has so many facets and looks differently for all children but mostly they either crave sensory input or avoid it. Their brain system to handle sensory information works differently than for other people.

Infancy - As a result Haley has tightly bonded to me as an infant. She solved all stressful situations by nursing. She wanted to be held at all times (mostly in a
baby sling ). She cried if anyone else held her. She required one of us to be holding or touching her at all times in order to sleep. And she slept very little (30 minute naps). She needed the physical touch in order to sooth down to sleep.

Toddler - As a toddler she was constantly on the move. She is afraid of nothing. She is always looking to climb higher, jump taller, run faster, sing louder. So when we are out of the house there is always the worry that she will wander away. Her ID bracelet with my cell number and phone number in it, give me some peace of mind. When she was tiny I could keep her in a cart. As she is getting bigger that is harder. She loved toys that gave her sensory feedback like TAGGIES.

Preschool - As a preschooler now, she is also sometimes without me: at school, church, a friends. I want to be sure if she should wander away from someone else she is protected. So she wears an ID bracelet (even when swimming) and has ID stickers in her shoes. I have taught her that if mom is lost to find another mommy and give them her shoe to call me. I also make sure if anyone else is caring for her they have a signed medical release card that explains her SID diagnosis and needs plus her doctors number.

SID - Sensory Integration Disorder is many times mis-diagnosed as ADHD. And while most ADHD kids also have SID not all SID kids are ADHD. SID can also be associated with Autism and Aspersers and other disorders. However SID can be the single diagnosis for a child, like Haley. It is suggested that roughly 25% of all kids have some form of SID but most are mild enough they function within it.

Therapy for her includes meeting with an occupational therapist weekly to give her tools to regulate her system. ...........................

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See our many other safety and travel items for your special child. We offer back packs, sports packs, safety books, baby sling, adult safety products, pet safety products, TAGGIES, First Aid Kits and much more. We also have some combination packs of these items for even better pricing. Family Safety Products / Wholesale purchasing is available through our rep program.

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Vacation Safety

2004-09-21T15:43:00.000-07:00

By Kay Green http://www.mypreciouskid.com/ Copyright 2004

You are going to Disneyland (or other vacation) with your children and want to make sure they are safe. We can help protect your children and give you peace of mind too. We have recently been linked on the http://www.wdwinfo.com/ Disneyland forum boards as a great product for Disneyland traveling families. Below are my favorite Disneyland travel ID products plus some ideas for keeping your children safe while there.

Q: During summer vacation to Disneyland, I am concerned with keeping my children safe. What do you suggest I do if they get lost?

A: As concerned parents, there are several things we can do to protect our children at Disneyland or on vacation.

1. Have each child (ages 0-18) wear a physical ID at all times.

2. Play the "What if ..." game with your children. If you ask my toddler, "What if Mommy gets lost?" (they never think they are lost) she will tell you, "Find another mommy, take off my shoe (or bracelet or scope) and ask the mommy to call you!"

3. Make a game of remembering what color each of you is wearing to Disneyland each day. If you are at a large group, wear matching T- shirts to help identify your group.

4. Have a plan: If we get separated, stay where you are, and Mommy will find you. If you are scared, ask another mommy to stay with you and call me.

5. Have a photo ID of each child in your wallet. In case of separation, you have a photo and description to help others looking for the child. Each adult with the group needs these.

6. Have multiple family contacts and telephone numbers in the glove box, in your purse, in backpacks, on shoe stickers, on strollers, etc. Add numbers for family members not traveling with you (grandma, sister, uncle, brother).

7. Every child and teen should carry an ID card with family contact numbers, cell phone numbers plus a medical release signature. Put it in their wallet, in their backpack and on their car seat and stroller.

8. Teach the child to drop to the ground and scream loudly, "He is not my daddy/mommy. HELP!" if someone tries to take them.

If your child has a hard time traveling bring along a favorite toy of lovie. That will make the vacation more pleasant for everyone. TAGGIES make a wonderful sensory blanket with little satin tags around the edge. Many children find this comforting while traveling.

Look below for some great safety product to protect your child on your next vacation.

Velcro Waterproof ID Bracelet $8 This is a strong durable bracelet that will last a long time. It has a small pocket inside and several small plastic tabs that slide inside. On the tab I write our cell phones, Disneyland hotel phone, home phone, and other contact information with a ink pen or extra fine point permanent marker. Fits children up to 95 pounds or so. More info on ID Velcro Bracelet

Disneyland ID Braeclet Vinyl ID Bracelet $5 This has 3 red vinyl strap child's ID bracelet with no writing on the outside. Attach the child ID bracelet to the child’s wrist, ankle or belt loops while at Disneyland. It is meant to come off easily to not injure a child who gets it stuck on something. These can usually be used 1-4 times. More information on Vinyl ID Bracelets.

Disneyland ID Shoe Tag $9 (2) BLUE Velcro banded Shoes ID tag, and free Child ID card. One size fits all: 2" long x 3/4" wide folded, 6" long x 3/4" wide unfolded. It is made of high-quality Velcro TM and a water resistant information label. Fits over laces, Velcro, boot loops and sandals while at Disneyland. More information on ID Shoe Tags

Disneyland ID Shoe Stickers $10 (20) Safe Shoes Child ID™ is a unique label which solves the problem of children carrying (not practical) or wearing (not safe) visible identification while at Disneyland. Each label has space for 5 phone numbers. Place them inside shoes, bike helmets, back packs, clothes, etc. I teach my kids that if Mommy is lost find another mommy and have them call me with the number in their shoe. More information on ID Shoe Stickers.

Disneyland ID Pocket Identitee™- Contact Card & Stick-on Pocket $5 This smart little pocket (3) holds key information to help lost kids and parents reunite quickly wherever they go. Just fill in the contact card, stick the pocket onto your child’s clothing, and seal the card inside. These are perfect for one day excursions to Disneyland. More information on Identitee ID Pockets.

Disneyland ID Scope- Childs ID Scope $14 At Last! A way to carry your child's confidential information in a nickel-size piece of jewelry! Just instant emergency information when you need it the most! Wear on neck, wrist shoe or coat zipper. Child protection for your family. Takes 3-4 weeks to get the personalized plug back for the scope so plan ahead before you go to Disneyland. Available for adults and pets too. More information of Childs ID Scopes.

See our many other safety and travel items for your special child. We offer back packs, sports packs, safety books, baby sling, adult safety products, pet safety products, TAGGIES, First Aid Kits and much more. We also have some combination packs of these items for even better pricing. Family Safety Products / Wholesale purchasing is available through our rep program.

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Back to School Safely

2004-08-25T13:28:00.000-07:00

By Kay Green
www.MyPreciousKid.com
Copyright 2004

August is the month we begin to think about "Back to School". You know the normal tradition of buying new clothes and new school supplies. It is also the month to think about sending our kids "Back To School Safely". Will your kids be safe and protected when they go back to school?

Here is a list of 8 ways to can protect your child and their belongings.

1. LABELS - We label our kids clothes and belongings. Lets also protect our kids by having them all wear a physical ID everyday at school. That can be an ID Scope, ID Bracelet, Shoe stickers or tags. This leaves your contact phone numbers with your child at all times.

2. TEACH your kids what to do if they are ever lost. I teach my daughter to find another mommy and take off her shoe and ask the mom to use the sticker information to call me on my cell phone.

3. CODE WORD- Teach them to never go anywhere with someone they do not know. Have a family CODE WORD that only family members know.

4. WALK or DRIVE them to and from school and the bus stop. In this day and age it is not safe to let our kids walk alone or wait alone for a bus.

5. IDENTIFY - Use shoe stickers to identify all their belongings with your family name and several contact phone numbers. Do not however have the child's name in plain view to strangers (on back packs and lunch boxes). Put the info INSIDE.

6. FRIENDS - Know your children's friends, their names, addresses, and phone numbers. Remind them they are to never go to a friends after school without calling home FIRST!

7. DAILY PLAN - Talk each morning about the days plans and remind them to call you BEFORE changing any part of the daily plan.

8. MEDICAL RELEASE - Give every person who ever cares for your child in your absence a Medical Release ID Card. ..........................

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See our many other safety and travel items for your special child. We offer back packs, sports packs, safety books, baby sling, adult safety products, pet safety products, TAGGIES, First Aid Kits and much more. We also have some combination packs of these items for even better pricing. Family Safety Products / Wholesale purchasing is available through our rep program.

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Is Your Child’s Car Seat Safe?

2004-07-14T13:10:00.000-07:00

By Kay Green
www.MyPreciousKid.com
Copyright 2004

Four out of five car seats are installed incorrectly. How can you be sure your child's is installed correctly? One way is to read the instruction manual that came with your child's car seat and your car's owner's manual. That will give you some good clues. You can also have it checked by your local fire station or car seat safety clinic.

Parent's Magazine tells us the 8 most often made mistakes? Have you made any of them? http://www.parents.com/articles/health/5198.jsp

Mistake #1: Seat Too Loose
Mistake #2: Harness Too Loose
Mistake #3: Facing Wrong Way
Mistake #4: Wrong Angle
Mistake #5: Retainer Clip Wrong
Mistake #6: Wrong Slots
Mistake #7: No Booster Seat
Mistake #8: Recalled Seat

Another mistake I see often is taking kids out of the 5-point harness too soon. The child needs to stay in the harness until they are tall enough that the car's seat belt crosses them at the correct position at their shoulder in the booster and they are over 40 pounds. When you switch to a booster with no harness remember to belt the booster seat into the car even when your child is not in it. If not the booster seat can become a flyer projectile in a wreck.

Is your child in the right size car seat? I saw a mom with a 17 month old in an infant car seat. She said "He is under 20 pounds so I can not move him" WRONG! Car seats have weight, height, and age requirements. Most babies will be out of the height requirements for an infant car seat at 6 months. Their legs should not extend past the end of the car seat. My daughter was under 30 pounds in her 40 pound limit convertible car seat and I thought fine. But then saw the straps were not staying on her shoulders well. She was too tall for it and had to move to a booster seat that held 22-80 pounds.

Additionally your child's car seat should have emergency contact info attached. In a car accident professional's need to be able to reach dad at work or grandma if you are not able to help your child. A car seat ID card with a medical release signature will protect your child in a car accident giving medical professionals all the information they need to treat your child immediately.

Safety Pillows for car seats and booster seats also can protect your child. Some car seats come with them. I found a car seat pillow that connects through the booster seat strap slots. It allows it to protect her neck, gives her neck added support when napping, and allows her to push it up out of the way when she does not need it. It does not end up on the floor either. My almost 3 year old loves hers and tells me "Thanks You Mommy!" when I slide it into place for her.

Most state rules now require that children's stay in the booster seat until 6 years AND 60 pounds. This means safer kids and fewer fatalities for children in car wrecks. I am glad to keep my child in her comfortable car seat. She is happier and healthier every time we go in the car. I also use it for every plane trip. Since she is so comfortable in her favorite booster seat she travels much better.

Please take the time to be sure that your car seat is installed correctly, fits your child, has emergency contact information, and a safety pillow for their neck. If the event of a wreck you will be glad you covered all the bases.

See our many other safety and travel items for your special child. We offer back packs, sports packs, safety books, baby sling, adult safety products, pet safety products, TAGGIES, First Aid Kits and much more. We also have some combination packs of these items for even better pricing. Family Safety Products / Wholesale purchasing is available through our rep program.

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