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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It’s officially back to school season in the Red River Valley, and Safe Kids Grand Forks is encouraging people to prioritize safety during their morning, and afternoon commutes. Tina Sanders of Safe Kids Grand Forks shares some back to school driving reminders, so that we can keep kids safe this school year. If your child…
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August is one of the best times of the year for bon fires in Minnesota and North Dakota, and Safe Kids Grand Forks is reminding people to make sure they are enjoying their fires safely. Carma Hanson of Safe Kids Grand Forks says one thing you should never do is use gasoline to start a…
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Safe Kids Grand Forks will be in Ada on Thursday for a free car seat checkup event. Safe Kids Grand Forks Child Passenger Safety Liaison Jasmine Wangen explains what this event is, and how it works. Wangen says it’s important for parents to get their child’s car seat checked, as there are many mistakes that…
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