It’s the time of year that we are most likely to be on the roads. That means making sure you stay safe with baby all winter long.
During the holidays you may be traveling to family or friends homes for parties. Whether you are hosting or you’re a guest at someone’s home, make sure to keep a close eye on your little one. Children are very curious and young children will put almost anything in their mouth. Foods that may be common to your toddler, like grapes or tomatoes, are often left out on low tables during holiday parties and when not cut they can be a choking hazard for young kids.
If you have a baby in an infant car seat make sure he or she is always buckled in – even when not in the car. When surrounded by friends and family you never know who is going to pick up that car seat with a sleeping baby and you do not want to risk your child slipping out.
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How are you staying safe on the roads this winter?
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Keep emergency supplies in the car at all times
Always keep our kids buckled up and in car seats. We also keep safe by checking our tires during icy times.
We are keeping safe by staying in as much as possible!!!
my baby would’ve love this ride
We just checked all of the fluids in cars this weekend. One thing feels safe now!
Emergency supplies in the back is big for us!
With bad winter weather, I drive evem more defensively that usual. ALso keep emergency supplies in trunk
We took the car in before the weather got horrible, I’m glad we did since I’m always worrying about hubby going to work back and forth so far. The prepping the car has been working great for us so far!
We’ve chosen to keep our daughter rear-facing until 2.
Checking tire pressure more. Keep blankets in the car.
We use seat belts.
I made sure I have plenty of window wiper fluid for the winter. You really need it during those snow days.
just put 4 new tires on the car so she’ll ride better in the snow 😀
Avoid going out when the weather is bad
We avoid going out on wet, snowy and/or icy roads. We always bundle up tight, always be sure to have plenty of snacks, drinks, charge our phones, keep plenty of gas in our cars and keep an emergency preparedness kit in my truck.
I always make sure that my tires are in great shape and always keep the gas tank filled.
Extra blankets in the car in case we get stranded somewhere, also keeping car maitnance up!
The best thing is to not take unnessary risks.
I keep first aid kits and emergency supplies of food and supplies
We drive slowly and we have an emergency kit and extra blankets in the trunk!
Funny to come across a blog that asks about winter safety this this winter. I hate winter driving…especially in NJ. I have a long commute and really hate snow and ice driving conditions. I’ve been taking the train, “NJ Transit”. What a pleasure…However, when I am in the car commuting to the train station and back, we travel with our niece, Kaylee. She is in need of a good car seat.
I keep several things in my car. Extra batteries, blankets, etc….
I always keep a shovel and an emergency kit in my trunk!
We always have an emergency kit in the car
I have an emergency kit in my trunk . Its a must have – MN is COLD !
We are salting our driveway to be safe this winter.
Keeping safe by getting my car checked, tires rotated and filled, and safety checks included.
I live in Upstate NY our winters are harsh, I am doing my best to stay safe by staying off the roads as much as possible.
We got a new alarm system.
We live in Florida so keeping safe in winter isn’t that hard. it’s almost the same as any other time of year. i am tony l smoaks on rafflecopter.
WE do not drive when the roads are bad (and this year it has been a lot). thank you
We’ve been staying home on busy travel days,which keeps everyone in the family safer.
The best way for our family to stay safe is to only travel when necessary. When we do travel I make sure everyone has their boots, hat and mittens. I also keep a few blankets in the trunk just in case we would be stranded.
I’m staying home more often especially when it’s snowing or really windy outside.
We have been avoiding icy roads by staying at home.
I don’t drive anywhere I don’t need to!
I’m making sure I have roadside emergency kits in my cars.
i make sure the smoke alarms have new batteries
Staying in more, not making unnecessary driving trips.
We have been watching the air in our tires and getting our oil changed on time. We have a emergency kit it our car just in case we stall during the very cold below zero days!
We are keeping safe by not driving when the weather is bad and when we do, we make sure everyone is secured properly inside the car.
packed emergency kits in car
We drive safely and pack emergency extras.
I have packed emergency kits in our car
We drive slower, dress warmer and increase our vitamin c intake to stay healthy.
I try to drive slow….
Traded in the old, getting scary vehicle for a new hybrid SUV. Equipped it with an emergency kit, added blankets and food packets.
I keep my family safe by using ice melt on sidewalks and parking spots to prevent ice build-up and falls. I also keep a blanket, flashlight, scrapper and window washer in the car for emergencies.
always check that all are buckled his belt, especially because I travel with children and babies
We watch the weather and avoid driving when it’s unsafe.
We winterized our car. Changed the tires to winter/snow tires and got our maintenance check.
make sure the car is ready (fluids tire pressures) and buckle up
We just had new tires put on the truck in time for the bad weather.
Driving slower, having my maintenance done and being more aware
I always make sure of the destination with a map and check the road and weather before travel. I leave with plenty of time to allow for unforeseen stops and have a back up emergency kit just in case and a cell phone.
We’re staying off the roads when it’s snowy or icy if we can. And, we always buckle up.
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I have packed emergency kits in both our vehicles
i finally got that new tire I needed that had a nail in it – that and having emergency water and food.
we keep safe by making sure all the christmas lights are unplugged when we leave the house and go to bed.
We’ve been stocking up on fuel for our generator and portable heaters.
We like to look out for their health first….make sure their hearts are happy….and try to use common sense and gut feelings in all other areas!
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By keeping them warm and bundled up
I keeping my little girl safe by never texting and driving! I have an app on my phone that will send an automatic reply that I’m driving!
I’m keeping my daughter safe by not putting her in her carseat with a coat on! It’s so inconvenient, but I’m going to keep doing it!!
I put snow tires on my car and have an emergency bag in the back with blanket, flashlights, and water
We are staying safe by keeping emergency supplies on hand.
new all weather tires, making sure the washer fluids are full and new wipers on all the vehicles!
we use lots of salt on our sidewalks and we wear lots of layers always a hat too!
Make sure tires are okay and driving safe
bundling up!
by wearing plenty of layers and practicing safe driving techniques.
i am keeping safe by keeping an emergency kit in my car as well as driving slower in this crazy weather.
Have heater tuned up. And back up generator lots of blankets. Stock up on food when reports of storm.
We keep extra blankets and an emergency kit in the trunk of our car all winter long.
I am staying at home as much as possible, have an emergency kit in my car for when we do go out
I have an emergency pack in the car in case of being broken down,stranded etc.
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Keeping my car maintained and kids properly restrained in their carseats
Just always keep a watch out especially when shopping.
Stay inside as much as possible.
We have a emergency pack in our car..gets COLD here!
no coats in carseats, just lots of warm blankets!
We try to keep water and food in the vehicles and make sure they’re full of fuel.
We have an emergency kit in the car with blankets, water, snacks, etc. Also, I make sure that we’re always bundled up in the event that we do get stuck and the car stops running.
i have a car emergency kit, battery charge pack, and some salt
During the holidays I think being careful with anything and everything that could turn into a fire. Gas leaks and Fires are the top incidents during the holidays. Placing the right lights in the right places, and not leaving the heaters on, or having good ventilation while avoiding a chill is our top number 1 priority during this holiday.
My son and I are keeping safe this winter by staying home as much as possible! We received a foot of snow last week, and another foot last night!
We keep a lot of salt around for ice.
we’re trying to stay in during the horrible weather so we’re off the roads & stay safe!
We stay keep at home as much as possible, and stay on top of the weather forecast
We charge our phones and stock up on canned goods & water before storms that might knock down power lines
So far it has been a very bad winter as far as snow & ice, which make for bad road conditions. We are trying to stay home whenever possible
I am keeping safe by making sure the stoop is cleaned of all ice and snow so no one falls.
having food on hand that doesn’t need to be cooked, portable heaters, lots of blankets and water. also, flashlights (battery and crank ones) and hope to get a generator soon!
I’m staying indoors as much as I can 😉
i have first aide kits load and placed everywhere and in travels 4 wheel drive and take my time no rushes
We don’t buckle our kids into their car seats with bulky winter coats on.
I try to stay off of the main roads when they get bad, try to get shopping and stuff done in one trip so there is no need to go out in any bad weather
I keep safe by bundling up when we go outside and making sure our car has been checked and we have supplies inside.
Im keeping safe by staying in the house! Its -40 windchill outside and Im not going out!
I had the car weatherized and tires checked. I always keep gas tank as near as full as possible.
We got new windshield wipers and tires in November and have always kept an emergency kit in our trunk.
Checking the news for traffic reports and just got new tires!
I am a very safe driver, which is a necessity in upstate NY, especially in winter. My 2 year old is properly restrained in her car seat and all people, regardless of age, must wear their seatbelt in my vehicle.
I try to reduce my trips so I can stay off the road more.
I am in Florida so not the bitter winter storms they are having like in Michigan where my kids and grandkids are. I left them a note this morning letting them know to keep extra blankets, food and other things in their vehicles. A little shovel would help as well
slow and steady on the road
I am keeping warm and have backup heat sources.
We have an emergency kit in our car with extra blankets, flashlight, batteries, and water bottles
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