{"id":1820,"date":"2016-12-19T22:25:09","date_gmt":"2016-12-19T22:25:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/garyschertz.x10host.com\/missionpediatrics\/?p=1820"},"modified":"2016-12-19T22:25:09","modified_gmt":"2016-12-19T22:25:09","slug":"safety-seconds-holiday-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/missionpediatrics.x10.bz\/kidshealth\/2016\/12\/19\/safety-seconds-holiday-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Safety Seconds: Holiday Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Holiday Safety<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Sr1lfpf-ydk?rel=0&amp;autoplay=1\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong style=\"color: #008000; font-size: 14px;\">*Holiday Safety*<br \/>\n*Keep these tips in mind when decorating your home or hosting a party *<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">*Candles:*<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Keep lighted candles away from anything flammable. Consider using battery<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> operated or melted wax type products instead. Never leave them unattended<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> and make sure to blow out or turn off before leaving your home.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> *Christmas trees:*<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Artificial trees: Plug directly into the wall, do not use extension cords.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Live trees: Keep live trees well watered, don&#8217;t let your tree get dried<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> out. Dry branches can catch fire from the heat of lights.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Decorating: Don&#8217;t reach too far and brake your bones.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Use a step stool or ladder with proper footing.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Cords and Decorations: Replace worn or damaged cords and decorations.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Always turn off before leaving or going to bed. Consider using timers.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> *Ornaments:*<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> If you have small children or curious pets consider using plastic instead<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> of glass ornaments on lower branches.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Also, avoid items with small parts as these can be choking hazards.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Consider using a play-yard or baby gate fence around your tree until<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Christmas eve or day.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> *Cooking:*<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> If you are cooking and hosting lots of family and friends make sure you do<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> so safely.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Always keep a fire extinguisher available.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Keep young children out of the kitchen while cooking so<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> curious eyes and hands don&#8217;t get burnt.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Handle raw meat safely by washing your hands and anything that<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> comes into contact with it.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> Cook meat to proper cooking temperature.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> If serving alcohol make sure everyone gets home safe with a designated<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> driver.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Don&#8217;t stress out. Start shopping and prepping early, that way everyone can<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> enjoy the party.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> The holidays are not about food, gifts and decorations,<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"> they are about who you spend them with.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Holiday Safety *Holiday Safety* *Keep these tips in mind when decorating your home or hosting a party * *Candles:* Keep lighted candles away from anything flammable. Consider using battery operated or melted wax type products instead. 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