September 20th, 2010
By Whitney
Life has become easier for American women since slings hit the market. The ability to keep your baby near you and happy while you use your hands to do other things? We’ll take it! Whether your child carrier of choice is a sling, a front carrier, or a framed backpack, make sure that you are wearing it properly.
For tips on your child’s safety, see our earlier post about babywearing. What I’m focusing on today is YOUR safety. Your back and shoulders are the only ones you have. Enduring pain in order to wear your baby could lead to more complicated back pain later.
- Take the time to make sure you are wearing your baby correctly. Google the brand name of your carrier and “how to adjust” to find tips. Do not wear your baby too high or too low.
- Consider bringing a stroller when you can. Put your diaper bag in the stroller when the baby wants to be worn so that you are not carrying a bag on one side of your body AND wearing the baby.
- Take a break – and switch carriers from time to time. Instead of putting pressure on the same spots day after day, change it up a little bit.
What other advice do you have for babywearing mamas?
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September 2nd, 2009
By Heather
In our town, if you live less than 1.5 miles from school, you are not eligible for the school bus … budget cuts, wah, don’t get me started! Consequently, there will be many little people walking, hurried commuters driving, enviro-conscious bikers pedaling, and the regular school bus traveling its route all fighting for the same roads. Throw in some hills, weather and a sunset for poor visibility, and you have a recipe for chaos.
Getting to and from school safely
As schools get back in session, please take extra care during morning and afternoon commutes:
- Respect and obey school crossing guards. Wave hello to them; they are doing an important job.
- As you pull into traffic at all intersections and near school parking lots, be aware of walking children.
- Remember school zones and follow posted speed limits. Don’t try to speed around school zones. If your commute permits, consider taking another road next time.
- Follow basic rules for a stopped school bus:
1) When a school bus stops and flashes red light(s), drivers approaching from either direction must stop at least 20 feet away from the bus.
2) Once stopped for a school bus, drivers may not start until the red lights stop flashing or the bus driver waves
3) After stopping for a school bus, drivers must watch for children along the side of the road and drive slowly until past them.
- Be on the lookout for children who may wander into traffic while waiting for and when getting on and off of the school bus.
Just as I ask you not to speed through my neighborhood street in the summertime, now I ask you to please be cautious as you drive when our children are heading back to school. Thank you!
Related post: cross roads safely and silently
Tags: back, home, safe, Safety, school, UL
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