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09-22-2008, 07:54 AM
Every year, nearly 2,500 children are seriously injured or killed after being hit by a car in a driveway or parking area and nearly half of those children are between the ages of 1 and 4.
Do Not Allow Toddlers to Play Near Parked Cars
Toddlers need to be taught early on that cars can be dangerous. It only takes a split second for an accident to happen. Never allow your toddler to play near parked cars or in areas where cars may enter without warning such as a driveway or parking lot.
Hold your toddler’s hand when walking in a parking lot and don’t walk directly behind parked cars. You never know when a driver will back up without warning.
Walk Around Your Car Before Backing Up
Get into the habit of taking a quick walk around your car before backing out of your driveway. This will give you a clear view of any children that are nearby. The nationwide “Spot the Tot” program has made an effort to educate drivers about the importance of checking for children near a vehicle before backing up.
Be Observant Around Driveway Crossings
Toddlers are often taught that it is safe to stay on the sidewalk in an effort to keep them away from busy streets, but driveway crossings on the sidewalk can be a dangerous place. Teach your toddler to look both ways before crossing a driveway on the sidewalk and never stop to play on a driveway.
Talk to your Toddler About Car Safety
Toddlers often assume that adults will always watch out for them, even when they are behind the wheel of a car. This is a dangerous assumption to make, especially when you are dealing with a large vehicle with blind spots and small toddlers who are difficult to see. Let your toddler know that drivers often can’t see him if he is too close to the car. As a parent, be sure and provide plenty of supervision when your toddler is playing in an area with moving or parked cars.
Cars are a part of our everyday life but they can be a huge safety hazard for toddlers and young children. Many accidents happen when a loved one, unintentionally, backs over a toddler in a driveway. Don’t be in too much of a hurry to check for toddlers before backing out of your driveway and educate your toddler as best you can to prevent an accident.
http://infantstoddlers.suite101.com/article.cfm/traffic_safety_for_toddlers
Do Not Allow Toddlers to Play Near Parked Cars
Toddlers need to be taught early on that cars can be dangerous. It only takes a split second for an accident to happen. Never allow your toddler to play near parked cars or in areas where cars may enter without warning such as a driveway or parking lot.
Hold your toddler’s hand when walking in a parking lot and don’t walk directly behind parked cars. You never know when a driver will back up without warning.
Walk Around Your Car Before Backing Up
Get into the habit of taking a quick walk around your car before backing out of your driveway. This will give you a clear view of any children that are nearby. The nationwide “Spot the Tot” program has made an effort to educate drivers about the importance of checking for children near a vehicle before backing up.
Be Observant Around Driveway Crossings
Toddlers are often taught that it is safe to stay on the sidewalk in an effort to keep them away from busy streets, but driveway crossings on the sidewalk can be a dangerous place. Teach your toddler to look both ways before crossing a driveway on the sidewalk and never stop to play on a driveway.
Talk to your Toddler About Car Safety
Toddlers often assume that adults will always watch out for them, even when they are behind the wheel of a car. This is a dangerous assumption to make, especially when you are dealing with a large vehicle with blind spots and small toddlers who are difficult to see. Let your toddler know that drivers often can’t see him if he is too close to the car. As a parent, be sure and provide plenty of supervision when your toddler is playing in an area with moving or parked cars.
Cars are a part of our everyday life but they can be a huge safety hazard for toddlers and young children. Many accidents happen when a loved one, unintentionally, backs over a toddler in a driveway. Don’t be in too much of a hurry to check for toddlers before backing out of your driveway and educate your toddler as best you can to prevent an accident.
http://infantstoddlers.suite101.com/article.cfm/traffic_safety_for_toddlers