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Toy Safety A Growing Concern What You Need To Know Toy Safety Shopping Tips ljt« ii, i ' tW S|;l UNDER 3 YEARS OLD Children under 3 tend to put everything in their mouths. Avoid buying toys intended for older children which may have small parts that pose a choking danger. Never let children of any age play with uninflated or broken balloons because of the choking danger. Avoid marbles, balls, and games with balls, that have “the people you trust, the technology you expect, the care you deserve!” Dr. J. Mathis Dixon • Dr. Paul Smith 478-987-2020 1105 Morningside Dr. Perry, GA 31069 Odds of a chiid becoming a top fashion designer: i in 7,000 HHHKSb ; <&& ■ -J ; .^ r Jf..;':■ ■■-"\,-_{Y/ ; ..;- - ■ .:.- --w' ' 'T« <(iTilTik'^*^^ Some signs to look for; No big smiles or other joyful expressions by 6 months. To learn more of the signs of autism, visit autismspeaks.org * ft xso? AUMUn .»■ ’ ": ' .'a * <• .• £> -:>: ' • Iv-• »•■'[. . :i •■ A :; 1 K-^vM a diameter of 1.75 inches or less. These products also pose a choking hazard to young children. Children at this age pull, prod and twist toys. Look for toys that are well-made with tightly secured eyes, noses and other parts. Avoid toys that have sharp edges and points. Odds of a child being diagnosed with autism: 1 in 150 No babbling by 12 months. While most toys on store shelves are safe, we continue to find toys that pose a range of safety hazards to small children. As a result, parents and other child-care providers need to remain vigi lant in order to prevent toy-related deaths and injuries. Toy manufacturers should act swiftly to recall unsafe products and give parents the information they need to allow them to pur chase safe toys for their children. ACES 3 THRU 5 Avoid toys that are con structed with thin, brittle plastic that might easily break into small pieces or leave jagged edges. Look fZ»r household art materials, including crayons and paint sets, marked with the designation “ASTM D -4236.” This means the prod uct has been reviewed by a toxicologist and, if neces sary, labeled with caution ary information. Teach older children to keep their toys away from their younger brothers and sisters. ACES 6 THRU 12 For all children, adults should check toys periodi cally for breakage and po tential hazards. Damaged or dangerous toys should be repaired or thrown away. If buying a toy gun, be sure the barrel, or the en tire gun, is brightly colored so that it’s not mistaken for a real gun. Advanced Eyecare CENTER No words by 16 months. If you buy a bicycle for any age child, buy a helmet too, and make sure the child wears it. Teach all children to put toys away when they’re fin ished playing so they don’t trip over tnem or fall on them. w READ THE LABEL.. The U.S. Consumer Prod uct Safety Commission re quires toy manufacturers to meet stringent safety stan dards and to label certain toys that could be a hazard for younger children. Look for labels that give age rec ommendations and use that information as a guide. La bels on toys that state “not recommended for children under three ... contains small parts,” are labeled that way because they may pose a choking hazard to children under three. Toys should be developmental ly appropriate to suit the skills, abilities and interests of the child. 57990 ± AUTISM SPEAKS «'#**»* to wmmmmmmmm FOOT & ANKLE CENTER 1040 Morningside Dr. • Perry, GA 31069 jcffrjc; Care ... at Houston Medical Center j| IM $ if Amer Al-Kafati, MD, FAAP Kim T. Btevens, MD, FAAP Santanu Das, MD AiphonsaJ Tirinjeri, MD, FAAP David N. Harvey, MD, FAAP Helen.Loaiee Moore, MD, FAAP Kevin K. Niebaum, DO, FAAP Falanisamy Kajasekaran, MD Mansoor SaUhbhai, MD, FAAP Belinda Stephens-Uodges, MD, FAAP Larry D. Stewart, Jr., MD, FAAP Steve Wade, MD, FAAP 1601 Watson Boulevard • Warner Robins • 975-5307 • www.hhc.org DECEMBER 2007 m w w w m w - “ 1- ' • $ / \ 1 r-'Wlwk « M aMM MMMU| Jk jjM M, __ 3eh« Ah au| .gtfc A a akaajk 7Jr ak|p a■■ ■ ff A?3SS®R __Ar' _■ J.. . ’ > f _ ** - 1. Go Diego Go Animal 2. Sticky Stones 3. Jack Sparrow’s 4. Dora The Explorer Lamp 5. Lil “Giddy Up" Horse - % .. * ALERT! Aqua Dots is the new craft kit, sold from April thru November 2007, that contains small, colored beads that atleast two reports have stated that thildren swallowing the beads have slipped in a comatose state and required hospitalization. The beads tontain a chemical that can turn toxic when swallowed. Give M00d... The Gift Of life We all expect blood to be there for us, but barely a frac tion of those who can give do. Yet sooner or later, virtually all of us will face a time of great vulnerability in which we will need blood. And that time is all too often unexpected. From its beginning, the American Red Cross has formed a community of service, of generous, strong and decent people bound by beliefs beyond themselves. The honor, spirit and resources of the American people comes forth with neighbors helping neighbors in need during earth quakes, floods, fires, storms and also for the deeply personal and often quiet disasters that require a gift of blood. Tb find out where you can donate, visit www.givelife.org or call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543). DR. SARVEPALLI D. JOKHAI Podiatric Physician and Surgeon, Board Qualified 478-988-4676 V 'N ' Lik* * U V^" *i £ I . aJW#' # „ DECEMBER 29,2007 • HOUSTON HOME JOURNAL • 6. Spider Man 3 New Goblin Sword 7. Hip Hoppa 8. B’Loonies Party Pack 9. My Little Baby Bom 10. Rubber Band Shooter Specializing in surgen of ingrown toenails, heel spurs, hammer toes, bunions, also diabetic foot care. c hildren arc a gift and at Houston Medical Center we give them special care when they're sick. Pediatric Services at Houston Medical Center provides inpatient care for newborns to young adults. Children receive care in a child friendly environment surrounded by pediatric experts. Pediatric Services includes a new eight-bed pediatric unit and a medical staff of pediatricians all certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Pediatric Services is located on the second floor of the main hospital. Pedicrf-riS J9Lr^ at Houston Medical Center New patients are welcome by appointment. We accept most private insurance plans. 7A 56865 bl*sL