Tag: Safe Kids Grand Forks

What do I do if my child ingests something poisonous?  

Health emergencies can be a very stressful event for parents of children, and how you react to them can have major implications. This is especially true for accidental poisonings. Throughout this past week R&J News has been telling you about the different ways you can lower the chance of a poisoning in your home, with…
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March 22, 2025 0

Proper drug disposal and storage a key to poison prevention 

Its national Poison Prevention week, and Safe Kids Grand Forks is spreading awareness on ways parents can help prevent poisonings from happening in their homes. One thing that many parents don’t know is that medications are considered poisons, and for that reason Safe Kids Grand Forks is reminding parents to make sure they are taking…
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March 20, 2025 0

This week is Poison Prevention Week 

Its National Poison Prevention Week, and Safe Kids Grand Forks is teaching parents the importance of proper storage. Carma Hanson of Safe Kids Grand Forks tells us more about the importance of proper storage for families with young children in the house.  When it comes to storing toxic chemicals with children in the house, Hansen…
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March 17, 2025 0

Winter travel reminders

Winters in Minnesota and North Dakota can be harsh, and cars stranded in ditches are a common sight across the region. If you find yourself as one of the people stuck in the ditch, Carma Hansen of Safe Kids Grand Forks explains what you should do immediately.  There are some things you should do to…
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February 21, 2025 0

Parents reminded to make sure kids are prepared for winter cold

It’s been a cold couple weeks across the region, and it’s supposed to continue through this week. Carma Hansen of safe kids Grand Forks reminds parents to make sure their kids are properly dressed for the weather.  Hansen says parents with teen drives should also make sure their kids are prepared to drive in winter…
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February 17, 2025 0

When can my kid ditch the car seat? 

Car seats are a very important safety feature for all child passengers, and they can often be the difference between life and death. Parents often have the question of when it’s safe for their child to ditch a car seat, but it can often be confusing as car seat laws are different from the recommended…
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December 2, 2024 0

Proper clothing a key to winter car seat safety 

A properly snug car seat is one of the most important aspects of vehicular safety for children, and with the temperature becoming colder as each day goes by, parents are reminded that their child’s winter clothing can be the difference maker in the effectiveness of their car seat. Carma Hansen of Safe Kids Grand Forks…
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November 20, 2024 0

Safe Kids Grand Forks offering loanable car seats to families visiting for holidays 

The Holiday season is officially here, and families will be traveling back home to celebrate the holidays with their family. For those who fly, traveling with children can often be difficult, especially when it comes to the transport of their car seats. Safe Kids Grand Forks (SKGF) is attempting to ease that issue with their…
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November 15, 2024 0

November is Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month 

The weather is getting colder every week, and with this comes an increased risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. With it being carbon monoxide awareness month Safe Kids Grand Forks is sharing ways that you can keep your family safe from this silent killer. Carma Hansen of Safe Kids Grand Forks tells us more about Carbon…
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November 12, 2024 0