The Problem:
Much of the country has been struck this season by record low temperatures and never-before-seen snowfalls. How do we keep young children safe and warm through it all?
One Solution:
Three pages of helpful Cold Weather Safety tips from the National Center on Early Childhood Health and Wellness (NCECHW).
The tips fall into five categories:
- Sleeping Safely in Any Season
- Bundle Up!
- Keeping Healthy Outdoors
- Staying Safe Indoors and in Vehicles
- Infection Control
Some may already be familiar, like: Dress children in layers of warm clothing. If the top layer gets wet, they still have a dry later underneath.
Others, like this one, may be new to you: Car seats and winter coats don’t mix. Bulky coats can compress in a crash and create a loose car set harness. Instead, lay the jacket or a blanket over children once you’ve safely strapped them into their car seat.
You can find the Cold Weather Safety document on the NCECHW portal of the Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center.
