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Memorial Day Weekend Driving Tips

Posted by: Joyce in safety tips, safety, family, driving safety on May 23, 2008

It’s the “official” start of summer! This is Memorial Day weekend! Traditionally American Families hit the Road for a 3 day family vacation. Even with the high gas prices you may head out – even if its closer to home. Here’re our safe driving tips:

Buckle up, slow down, and not drive under the influence, day and night.

Adults and larger kids: use the entire belt system, lap belt across hips, and

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US Consumer Product Safety Commission - Recent Child-Related Product Recalls

Child-related product recalls and safety news from CPSC

The Land of Nod Recalls Toy Vegetables Due to Laceration Hazard
The metal wire in the toy asparagus can become exposed, posing a laceration hazard to children.
Step2(r) Recalls Children's Transportation Station Toys Due to Choking Hazard
The light blue plastic wheels on the train cars can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Swing Sets Recalled by Kompan Inc. for Repair Due to Fall Hazard
The joint connection between the horizontal top beam and the vertical end bracket and support post system can crack and break, posing a fall and impact hazard to users.
Magnetic Maze Boards Recalled by Lakeshore Learning Materials Due to Choking, Intestinal and Aspiration Hazards
The magnetic maze board's plastic wand can separate and expose a magnet that can be a choking hazard to children. Also, if a child has more than one of these toys and the magnets detach and are swallowed, the magnets can attract each other and cause intestinal perforations or blockages, which can be fatal.
Baby Hammock Metal Stands Recalled by MamaLittleHelper Due to Fall Hazard
The C-shaped metal stand can break where the curved arm attaches to the leg of the metal frame, posing a fall hazard to an infant in the hammock.