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Safety tips for not locking your children accidently in the car.
Nashville, Ark. - It seems like every day we hear about a child being left in a hot car. According to KidsAndCars.org, a child dies every nine days from heat stroke after being left in the car. How can this be possible?
You are probably saying, “I would never do that.” “This only happens with terrible parents.” However, most the hot car deaths that occur each year are of children who were forgotten in the car, or who got in without their parent’s or caregiver’s knowledge and got trapped. All it takes is for you to be out of your routine. You get busy and distracted and as bad as it sounds, you forget.
There are other situations that can happen. A young child might sneak out to play in a car, accidentally locking themselves inside, or often parents will step out of the car briefly because they do not want to wake a sleeping infant. Both situations can be potentially devastating when young children are involved. It takes less than 20 minutes for a car to heat up to more than 120 degrees. On a hot summer day, like the ones we have had lately, it takes even less time.
Children sweat and overheat, just like an adult in a hot place. As their body temperature rises, their systems can’t regulate their temperature anymore, and they will feel dizzy, sluggish, disoriented and may have seizures. They will stop sweating and eventually lose consciousness. When they reach 107 degrees Fahrenheit, their bodies start to shut down, and they will have permanent damage or die very quickly. This happens within just a few minutes, especially for babies.
The younger the child, the faster heatstroke can occur, anywhere from three to five times faster than an adult. Small bodies are not as good as regulating their body temperature. This puts them at risk of heat stroke in a very brief time in a hot car.
Despite the high number of car-related heat deaths each year, it can be prevented. How? Look before you lock! If you care for young children, make it a habit of always checking the backseat. Never leave a child in the car unattended. You may think you’re only going for a second, and the leaving the windows cracked or open will be enough. It’s not. It’s like putting the child in an oven.
Other tips for preventing leaving a child in the car include:
No one wants to cause injury to a child, especially heat stroke from being left in a hot car. Take extra care to ensure the safety of your precious cargo!
For more information on summertime safety, contact the Howard County Extension Service at 870-845-7517 or visit our office located on the second floor of the courthouse.
Recipe of the Week
Any day is a great day for banana pudding. Here is a recipe you can enjoy that has less sugar and fat. This recipe is proof that you can “lighten up” without sacrificing taste
8 ginger snap cookies (crushed)
7 medium ripe bananas (sliced thin)
1 cup nonfat milk
1 (1 oz.) box instant sugar-free, fat-free vanilla pudding
1 ¼ cups low-fat vanilla yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup fat-free frozen whipped topping (thawed)
10 (8 oz.) parfait cups or bowls
¼ teaspoon cinnamon for garnish, optional
In a large bowl, whisk together the milk and pudding mix; blend well (about 2 minutes).
Add yogurt and vanilla extract; blend until smooth.
Stir in thawed whipped topping.
Line the bottom of the parfait cups with a teaspoon of crumbled ginger snaps.
Layer 6 banana slices on top of the cookies; then 2 tablespoons of the yogurt mixture on top.
Repeat with another layer of the ginger snaps, bananas, and yogurt mixture. Top with cinnamon or crushed cookie for garnish
Cover and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Yield: 10 servings
Nutrition Information per Serving: Calories-170, Fat-2g, Carbohydrates-36g, Total Sugar – 19g, Fiber-2g, Protein-4 g, Sodium-219 mg. High in calcium and potassium
By Jean Ince County Extension Agent - Staff ChairThe Cooperative Extension ServiceU of A System Division of Agriculture
Media Contact: Jean Ince County Extension Agent - Staff ChairU of A Division of AgricultureCooperative Extension Service421 N. Main St, Nashville AR 71852 (870) 845-7517 jince@uada.edu
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