Tuesday, January 1, 2013
As temperatures drop, Glen Ellyn Patch shares some tips for dressing to stay warm and safe for people and their pets.
When the temperatures begin to drop and your nose and toes feel cold, remember Mom's advice: Wear your hat and mittens. For those who plan to spend time outdoors in the cold, wearing the right clothing is key, according to the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County. To ensure time spent outside in winter is safe and fun, here are some tips for people and pets. “Bundling up against extreme cold might seem like simple common sense, but it’s important to protect yourself in mild winter weather, too,” John Roschay, an assistant manager and longtime District ranger said in a news release. “Hypothermia can develop even with air temperatures above freezing, especially if you are chilled by wet clothing or sweat.” “Ice is building up on local …
Monday, December 3, 2012
The Consumer Product Safety Commission and DuPage County Health Department offer tips to help consumers make safe toy purchases this holiday season.
Remember the days of breaking out the Sears catalog to peruse all the toys while making that list for Santa? Needless to say, safety was rarely a concern when dreaming of what would arrive under the tree. Irwin Mainway’s Bag O’ Glass might have even looked attractive to some kids. But, for most parents safety is a major concern when choosing toys for children. To ensure that a child will be safe after opening those holiday gifts, the DuPage County Health Department and Consumer Product Safety Commission are offering tips for parents to consider before buying and before toys are used. Before purchasing a toy the DuPage County Health Department suggests: Before allowing children to play with toys: The Consumer Product Safety Commission …
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Children will head back to school in a few weeks and those backpacks will be getting a workout. Here are some tips to keep back injuries from occurring.
The backpacks kids lug around today can be so big and heavy they sometimes even have wheels. As families begin to prepare for back to school in Glen Ellyn, experts say parents should pay attention to what is going into a backpack every day and not wait for children to complain about back pain before taking action. A child’s backpack should be roughly 10 percent to 15 percent of their total body weight, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, yet the Consumer Product Safety Commission reported more than 13,700 kids, ages 5-18 years old were treated for backpack related injuries. "Backpack injuries are commonly caused by wearing overloaded backpacks, as well as lifting and carrying them incorrectly,” orthopaedic surgeon …
