November is carbon monoxide awareness month, and homeowners are reminded to take the necessary steps in keeping themselves safe from this silent killer. Carma Hansen of Safe Kids Grand Forks explains what Carbon Monoxide is, and why it’s so deadly. Hansen says the two best ways that you can protect yourself from carbon monoxide poisoning…
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Trick or treating is a long standing Halloween tradition, but ever since the time of COVID-19, trunk or treat events have become an alternative option to trick or treating. Carma Hansen of Safe Kids Grand Forks says they have an online tool that could help you find one of these trunk or treat events near…
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Halloween is just over a week away, and many parents will be helping their child choose a Halloween costume over the weekend. Carma Hansen of Safe Kids Grand Forks says parents should consider visibility when choosing a costume. Hansen shares some other things that parents should consider when picking out a costume. More child safety…
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October is Safe Sleep Awareness Month, and health professionals across the region are raising awareness about Sudden unexpected infant death. (SUID) Amy Twedell of Safe Kids Grand Forks tells us more about Safe Sleep Awareness Month, and some things parents can do to lower the risk of SUID. Twedell says some other things parents can…
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National Fire Prevention Week is this week, and this year’s theme centers around Lithium Ion Batteries. One way that we use lithium ion batteries every day is in our cell phones, and Safe Kids Grand Forks says that there are multiple ways that your phone can cause a fire. Because of that, Carma Hansen of…
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Did you know that you’re supposed to change your car seat after a crash, even if it’s a minor one? Jasmine Wangen of Safe Kids Grand Forks tells us why, and how insurance can help you get a new one. Wangen also encourages parents to fill out the registration for their car seat, in case…
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For families with multiple children, the concept of hand-me-downs are a very common practice, especially with clothing, and toys. However, one question many parents have is whether it’s safe to use hand-me-down car seats. Safe Kids Grand Forks car seat safety liaison Jasmine Wangen says it depends on a number of factors. Wangen says another…
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It’s National Child Passenger Safety Week, and Safe Kids Grand Forks will be hosting a Car Seat Check-Up event in a city near you. Jasmine Wangen of Safe Kids Grand Forks highlights some of the towns they will be visiting. Even if you think your child’s car seat is installed properly, Wangen says attending one…
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Its National Child Passenger Safety Week, and Safe Kids Grand Forks is encouraging all parents, guardians, and caregivers to make sure their children are using the proper car seat, when traveling in a vehicle. Jasmine Wangen of Safe Kids Grand Forks says the best way to make sure your child is in the best car…
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Seat belts are not too common on school buses across the Red River Valley, but they’ve become more common in recent years. Tina Sanders of Safe Kids Grand Forks explains why seat belts are not usually on school buses, and whether your child should use them if available. Sanders says it’s important that your child…
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