High temperatures bring concern for health, safety Jun 25, 2009
"There has already been one death of a local resident and a near death incident for another, both related to drowning, within the past two weeks. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heat-related deaths and illness are preventable yet annually many people succumb to extreme heat. Historically, from 1979-2003, excessive heat exposure caused 8,015 deaths in the United States.People suffer heat-related illness when their bodies are unable to compensate and properly cool... (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
Infant left in hot car; mom arrested Jun 25, 2009
The deputy found the five-month-old secured in a car seat in the back seat. Several of the windows were rolled down, but the baby boy was alone, Huggins said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
UNI police rescue baby locked in car Jun 24, 2009
It was Winter but she was in her car seat bundled up and had a blanket over her so she was not in immediate danger of freezing but I immediately called the police to try and unlock the door (remember when they used to be able to do that. . (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Is it ever OK to leave kids alone in the car? Jun 24, 2009
There was one car seat in the vehicle, but neither child was in it, according to the warrant ... She was out of a car seat when I did this ... when they were even in car seats, I never had problem with dropping off a movie or book at the library if I could park right at the drop-box. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
WE CARE - Head start seeks three-ring binders Jun 23, 2009
Another family needs summer clothes for a son, sizes 18-24 months; house fans; summer clothes for mom, size L; women s summer shoes, size 9-10; safety door locks for children; and a car seat for a 1-year-old child. A family needs lights for a bicycle and child s trailer, a smart antenna for a converter box and house fans. (Missoulian, MT)
When the other woman turns out to be a man Jun 22, 2009
At the dockyard, Leong said he and the wife saw the car seat being lowered and the couple started to hug and kiss each other. The wife ran to the car searching for the woman but could not find her. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
MagnaPlay Educational Magnetic Travel Toys Receive Notable Dr. Toy's Best Vacation Children's Products Award Jun 22, 2009
During travel, children can use the as an activity lapboard while in a car seat, in a flight, in a restaurant or even during a picnic as it is just the right size. MagnaPlay guarantees the safety of its products as they are assembled in the United States and are tested by an accredited third party testing lab. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Raising triplets is tough, but the rewards are many Jun 22, 2009
A trip to the grocery store with three car seat carriers spells nothing but trouble ... "That was key because I wasn't so dependent on someone always going with me because I couldn't carry three car seats," Deb Oldenburger said. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
REGION: First Father's Day arrives different ways (72) Jun 21, 2009
As they fetched Landon from his car seat to take him inside for the first time, Osborn and his wife got teary, the new father said. "Driving the baby home, introducing him to all the pets, it was pretty intense," Heath Osborn said about an hour after he got home. (North County Times)
Women Rescue Mom Caught Underneath Moving Car, with Baby Inside Jun 20, 2009
And Jones's baby was in a car seat in the backseat ... " Hernandez demonstrated on another car how Jones's car was rolling at about one or two miles per hour. Hernandez showed how she reached through the open window of the driver's side, put the transmission in park, took out the key, pulled Jones's infant girl and car seat out of the car, and opened the trunk to get the jack. Hernandez tried to talk with Jones while beginning to jack up the car. With traffic whizzing around them. Jones was... (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Haug recognized for 20 years with PD Jun 20, 2009
But, at the same time, the police department has made changes that have made it more citizen friendly with the addition of a motorcycle and a bicycle and the implementation of several programs like DARE, Project 8 (car seat safety), TAMs courses (teaching the laws and ways to avoid selling to underage consumers) and National Night Out. "We didn't get together with the community like we do now," he said indicating that those programs allow officers to get to know people in the community in... (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Bones Found In Car Pulled From N.M. Lake Jun 20, 2009
A child's car seat was found in the back of the car and shoes of the sizes that the boys would have been wearing also were recovered, Garcia said. The four sets of remains are from an adult, a younger teen and two children, he said. (CBS News -- US)
Remains in N.M. may be those of missing man, 3 sons Jun 20, 2009
A child s car seat was found in the back of the car and shoes of the sizes that the boys would have been wearing also were recovered, Garcia said. The four sets of remains are from an adult, a younger teen, and two children, he said. (Boston Globe)
Autumn Grooms: Milk by another color is still milk Jun 19, 2009
Naughty is what ran through my mind when he accomplished the maneuver in his car seat. I think I logged three hours disassembling the cow-covered barcalounger at my mother-in-law s house to properly clean it so it didn t smell in the summer sun. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Cash In on Affordable Summer Fun Jun 19, 2009
This is a great way for parents to save on summer essentials like a Chicco KeyFit 30 Cortina Travel System -- a combination car seat and stroller. It's normally priced at $330 but would be $264 with the coupon. (ABC News -- Business)
Trial opens for man accused of beating 7-month-old daughter Jun 19, 2009
When the baby began to cry again a short time later, Eli snatched her out of her car seat and threw her toward the back of the van, Kwak said. She said he reached back and grabbed the child, throwing her a second time and then throwing the carseat on top of her. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Mumbai woman gangraped in Bhopal Jun 19, 2009
They also dumped the car seat cover, a couple of silver bracelets and other sundry items, which have been seized. Soon after the couple reported the incident to the police, raids were conducted in some parts of the city until Thursday morning, but no arrests were made. (India Times, India)
Hudson man charged with OUI, child endangerment Jun 17, 2009
Ribeiro was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, child endangerment while under the influence of alcohol, not putting a child under 6 in a car seat and a marked lanes violation. Loading commenting interface. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Health Tip: Caring for Your Newborn Jun 17, 2009
Make sure you're using the baby car seat and stroller correctly, and that baby is safely secured. Newborns just need to be held and cuddled. (MEDLINEplus)
Hudson police help nab suspected drug dealers Jun 17, 2009
One of the women stuffed money into a car seat occupied by one of the children, police said ... The children, both secured in car seats at the time of the incident, were not hurt. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Police: Fla. infant dies after being left in car Jun 16, 2009
The family called 911 when she was found unresponsive in her car seat in the car. The infant was pronounced dead at a hospital shortly after noon Sunday. (The Palm Beach Post)
Trial begins for man accused of setting fire to vehicles at Bitterroot trailheads Jun 16, 2009
When he was removed from the patrol car, there were small pieces of shattered glass on the car seat, on the floorboard and in his lap even though the patrol car's windows were intact, Fowler said. Fulbright said the glass pieces came from the burned vehicles whose windows Sellers had smashed with a hammer, which also was found in his minivan. (Missoulian, MT)
Baby bullies leave parents in pain Jun 16, 2009
When babies attack: Labor pain is just the start - Kids and parenting- msnbc. When babies attack: Labor pain is just the start. (MSNBC -- Health)
Montana Momoirs Jun 16, 2009
I m all for Peter wanting to get himself dressed and attempting to buckle himself into his car seat ... And if you should dare to hurry the aforementioned little person along by, say, helping him get his cute little self strapped into his car seat, his head will spin completely around as his forked tongue shoots from his mouth hissing at you and he announces in a voice that could shatter glass, NO. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Free car seat checkups in Hudson this weekend Jun 16, 2009
The Hudson Police Department in conjunction with the Massachusetts Child Passenger Safety Program, a program sponsored by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security s Highway Safety Division, is hosting a free car seat check up event this Saturday, June 13. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wal-Mart, 280 Washington Street. (Hudson Sun, MA)
The accident Jun 16, 2009
I got out, pulled Maya out of her car seat, walked a several steps and almost collapsed on the side of the road. Top 5 Viewed Articles. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Racine woman reportedly leaves kids in car to visit tanning salon (31) Jun 6, 2009
The officer who responded to Rhyner s call reported seeing the 22-month-old girl moving around inside the car and saw Kruse s 1-week-old son in a car seat, with sun shining directly on him ... She said she left the baby, wearing a long fleece outfit, in his car seat. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
School's out Jun 6, 2009
Stop by for a tire safety check, car seat check or check out the Fire Truck and learn about water and fire safety. 6/6/2009 Saturday 11:00a to 2:00p West Palm Beach FL Join us in our new library every Wednesday in May, June and July for a fun-filled, family story time. (The Palm Beach Post)
Infant, man die in crash The driver of a 2000 Mercury Mountaineer lost control of the SUV and veered into the interstate median, police say. Jun 5, 2009
Kilgore was not wearing a seat belt, and the infant was not restrained in a car seat, Tyler said. The driver's name was not available yesterday. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Big pileup at Big Tree Drive Jun 3, 2009
An infant who was secured in a car seat in the backseat of the gray Ford F-150 was transported to Bear Valley Community Hospital by Big Bear City paramedics, according to California Highway Patrol officer John Scala. "The car is gone now," Hurst said after the tow truck drove away, still a bit dazed from the accident. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Lee Council EMS Council open house draws record crowd Jun 2, 2009
The open house also featured free bicycle and skateboard safety gear, car seat safety checks and free Kidz Safe ID cards. Lee County Emergency Services Director Steve Cirinna said he processed twice as many Kidz Safe ID cards this year as he usually does at the event, which alternates between Keokuk and Fort Madison. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
S.D. woman admits driving drunk, killing baby in crash (1105) Jun 1, 2009
RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) - A 20-year-old Wanblee woman acknowledged that she drove drunk and caused an accident that killed a 5-month-old baby who was not in a car seat. " /> Search: lect> for: | June 01, 2009 | | | | | | | --> --> --> Type Size: S.D. woman admits driving drunk, killing baby in crash 7:14 AM Posted: Sunday, May 31, 2009 RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) - A 20-year-old Wanblee woman acknowledged that she drove drunk and caused an accident that killed a 5-month-old baby who was not in a car... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Pizza man didn't believe kidnapping, rape victim at first May 31, 2009
Jansen bound the woman s hands and tied her to the car seat before driving her to Gatlinburg, Tenn. about 240 miles north of Atlanta, the report states. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Dallas Police release Amber Alert May 30, 2009
As the light turned green, the mom told police she was able to drive into the parking lot at a location to get help, but Bolanos was able to box her car in, grab the child out of his car seat and pull him through the broken window. Bolanos placed the child in his car and drove away. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Around the Tri-State Area this weekend May 30, 2009
An air ambulance, free blood pressure checks, free bicycle and skateboard safety gear, car seat safety checks, free Kidz Safe ID cards and more will be featured. ADVERTISEMENT. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Booster seat concerns May 28, 2009
"If you started enforcing the speed laws you won't have to worry about the car seat laws," she said. Reader Comments Many of you have expressed concerns about some of the harsh anonymous comments from readers. (Odessa American, TX)
Baby dead, parents held May 28, 2009
The infant, Filiberto Isaiah Sanchez, was found dead in his car seat Sunday morning, said Owens ... Owens said his department received a call Sunday morning about the death and the baby was found face down in his car seat ... The mother, Christina Johnson, 18, said she had put the baby to sleep in the car seat face up and later found the baby turned face down, like he was praying. (Troy Montgomery Herald, NC)
‘Bouncy and beautiful’ SM boy remembered May 28, 2009
Cambria Belmont s mother, Vinita Waddell of Santa Maria, said that Jonathan, who was autistic, was trying to wiggle out of his car seat before the crash. Belmont s attention was diverted when she told him to stay down, Waddell said. (Santa Maria Times)
NURSE’S NOTES - Shaking baby is never OK May 27, 2009
Take the baby for a walk outside in a stroller or for a ride in the car seat. Sing or talk to the baby using soothing tones. (Missoulian, MT)
Tenn. woman accused of hurling baby in car seat May 26, 2009
woman accused of hurling baby in car seat - National Wire - fresnobee ... woman accused of hurling baby in car seat ... -- Police have charged a woman who they say used a child car seat with a 2-month-old infant inside to hit a Wal-Mart employee. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Woman Charged With Hurling Baby in Car Seat at Wal May 26, 2009
Police have charged a woman who they say used a child car seat with a 2-month-old infant inside to hit a Wal-Mart employee ... A police report from the Wednesday incident says Fields was carrying the car seat when she was confronted by a security guard about shoplifting. (Fox News)
Freight Train Smashes Into Minivan May 26, 2009
The husband, who was traveling behind the van in another 00003D7A vehicle, and the officer pulled the wife and two toddlers from the van but an infant was still in a car seat when the train struck the van. It pushed the vehicle into the men, Gage said. (CBS News)
Steve Cahalan: Kate’s on State owners opening second eatery May 24, 2009
It will include a petting zoo from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. From 10 a.m. to noon, a fire truck, police car and ambulance will be on display, and the Onalaska Police Department will perform car seat safety checks ... It sells new car seats, cribs, nursery furniture, strollers, kitchen booster seats and various new children s accessories. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Flying Overseas With a Baby May 24, 2009
You can also take an FAA-approved car seat on board most flights. If the flight is not full, you can request to sit next to an empty seat, where you can attach the car seat so baby will have his own seat and hopefully sleep ... If the flight is full, you can gate-check the car seat, and it will be ready for you when you de-board the plane at your destination. (Suite101.com)
Vick out of jail, headed for home confinement May 24, 2009
On his first day of freedom in 21 months, Michael Vick was confined to a car seat as he made a 1,200-mile road trip to his home in Hampton, Va. The suspended Atlanta Falcons quarterback avoided a media circus in Leavenworth, Kan. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Officer writes program to replace DARE May 23, 2009
"I asked teachers and they were all pretty unanimous that they wanted more Internet safety and cyber bullying classes, so I created all of our original stuff from a compilation of lesson plans I had gathered over the years." The newly implemented "Step Up! substance abuse and Internet Safety program was composed by Webster with the help of community businesses who donated printing and design services. The cover of the workbook that fifth grade students receive features a hiker climbing a steep... (Newington Town Crier, CT)
Tips for parents to avoid leaving children locked in cars May 23, 2009
When you take the child out of the car, place the stuffed toy in the car seat. The visual will help remind you there is a child in the back. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
POLICE LOG / May 11 to May 17 May 22, 2009
Officer reports the vehicle is now parked at the residence, officer spoke with the driver and advised him the child should be in a seatbelt, the child is old enough that a car seat is not needed. 6:07 p.m. Chief Justice Cushing Highway, traffic enforcement. (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
Patrollers to line I-90 this weekend May 22, 2009
The penalty for not wearing a seatbelt is 20 and the fine for not using a child restraint system, such as a car seat, can be up to 100. Speeding tickets range between 20 and 100 in Montana. (Missoulian, MT)
Police cite driver after crash hurts two May 21, 2009
The driver of the Dodge, Frankiee Boyle, 20, and a child who was in a car seat, were taken to Coquille Valley Hospital. A hospital spokeswoman said Boyle was treated and released. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
LEPC postpones safety expo May 21, 2009
Some of the activities in the past have included fire truck demonstrations, a rollover simulator, a demonstration of extrication from a simulated vehicle accident, a simulator for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, demonstrations by the county s drug detection canine unit, smoke house demonstrations, car seat safety checks and children s fingerprinting. A community health fair with free health screenings has also been included. (Forest Scott County Times, MS)
iPhone saved ourvacation May 20, 2009
Not only are you strapped down, convict-style, in a car seat, youre trapped in said car with people speaking a language you can only understand about a fourth of. Meanwhile, you dont really care about the scenery speeding by outside unless it happens to contain bulldozers, cranes or backhoes which it hardly ever does. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Car Seat Belts Do Not Increase Chance Of Fetal Complications Following Accidents, Study Finds May 20, 2009
ScienceDaily (May 19, 2009) It is well established that seat belts save lives. However, many pregnant women do not wear seat belts, for fear that the belt itself could injure the baby in a car crash. (Science Daily)
Improper Use of Booster Seats Puts Many Kids at Risk May 19, 2009
FRIDAY, May 15 (HealthDay News) -- About two-thirds of children's booster car seats may be improperly installed or are being misused, a new analysis shows ... Most states now require the use of booster seats for children riding in cars and trucks once they outgrow a standard five-point harness car seat. (MEDLINEplus)
Woman killed in I-10 wreck is identified May 19, 2009
The boy was properly protected in a car seat and was not injured, Craig said. Portz was declared dead at the Benson hospital. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Trial ends in hung jury May 19, 2009
French told police that Bressette was injured when she tripped over an extension cord while running into the apartment living room and hit her head on a car seat. The trial centered on medical evidence prosecutors presented from a Children's Hospital pediatrician who examined Bressette, and from the autopsy report of Erie County forensic pathologist Eric Vey, M.D.. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Deputies begin seat belt enforcement campaign May 18, 2009
Mary wrote on May 17, 2009 8:37 PM:" I think it's done to save more children and MAKE the stupid parents put them in a car seat. If adults dont want to wear them thats on them and if they wanna get hurt so be it. Seeing a child thrown from a car because mom has them in her lap or they are hanging out the back of a door window is a sad thing to see. A 3 or 4 yr old doesnt know what can happen but the parents do and they should get ticketed for not protecting them from a fatel crash. ". Me wrote... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Adversity inspires 'last' class May 18, 2009
Ethon, who was 3, remained in his car seat, but was thrown 300 feet. He suffered numerous injuries and was hospitalized six months. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Fatal Crash Spurs Red-Light Camera Discussion May 17, 2009
Bluhm was not properly secured in her car seat, police said. Rangel's attorney said Friday that his client was devastated by the situation. (7 KETV Omaha)
Mom Accused Of DUI With Daughter In Car May 16, 2009
Police Find Woman Passed Out In Car, 3-Year-Old In Car Seat ... Tillman's 3-year-old daughter was asleep in her car seat, police said. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Top Pet Peeves about your spouse? May 16, 2009
Leaving me to get the baby dressed and in the car seat, get the diaper bag, get the toddler dressed and ready, get myself and the kids out the door and he is just sitting there. I have to laugh but it can drive me bonkers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Charged in girl's death May 16, 2009
Law enforcement officials and local advocates of child car seat safety have pointed to the crash as an example of how car seats can mean the difference between life and death in a crash. Katelyn s 1-year-old sister, Kylee, was properly restrained in a car seat in the back seat and sustained only minor injuries even though the car flipped several times, State Police said. (New Iberia, LA)
Jury deliberations in case of toddler's death to continue May 15, 2009
Schultz also reminded the jury that, after testifying that she didn't witness the fall, French told Schultz that Bressette hit her head on the handle of the car seat when Schultz asked her to point out where the impact occurred on a photograph he showed her. "Kids don't trip and fall and die. Nobody else could have done it," Schultz said. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Beer run leads to pot bust (22) May 15, 2009
When deputies got inside the apartment, they saw the boyfriend reach under a car seat. Upon searching the man, they found about 3. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Lacey Mother Abandons Newborn Baby May 14, 2009
Lacey police said the woman delivered the baby within the past 24 hours, tied its umbilical cord and brought the baby in a car seat to her mothers home. The womans mother was not at home so she left the baby and a note on the table. (KIRO TV, WA)
