{"id":37479,"date":"2019-01-17T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-01-17T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging2.threadalaska.org\/thread-blog\/winter-safety-tips-1-3\/"},"modified":"2019-01-17T09:00:00","modified_gmt":"2019-01-17T18:00:00","slug":"winter-safety-tips-1-3","status":"publish","type":"thread-blog","link":"https:\/\/www.threadalaska.org\/thread-blog\/winter-safety-tips-1-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter Safety Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"blog_content\">\n<p>Don\u2019t hibernate this winter! Get outside and enjoy Alaska\u2019s winter playground.\u00a0<br \/>\n    \n<\/p>\n<p>We know what you\u2019re thinking\u2014it\u2019s too cold and dark! <\/p>\n<p>But with a little planning your entire family can stay active and safely enjoy time together outside sledding, building a snowman, or going on a walk.\n    <\/p>\n<p>These tips will help your family to stay safe while having fun this winter: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Protect your child\u2019s developing brain by always<\/strong> <strong>wearing a helmet<\/strong> for winter sports like sledding, ice skating, or<br \/>\n        skiing. For a proper fit, the helmet should be snug and sit on your child\u2019s head just above the eyebrows. Do not purchase a helmet with \u201croom to<br \/>\n        grow.\u201d A helmet that is too large is not safe. Tighten the chin strap so you can only fit one or two fingers below the chin.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Watch for signs of hypothermia and frostbite.<\/strong> Children are at greater risk than adults for hypothermia and frostbite. Hypothermia<br \/>\n        occurs when your body temperature drops dangerously low. Watch for shivering, one of the first signs you may notice when hypothermia sets in. Bring<br \/>\n        your child inside to a warm area and remove wet clothing immediately.<\/p>\n<p>Frostbite happens when the skin freezes, causing permanent damage, and occurs mainly on fingers, toes, ears, noses, and cheeks. Skin that is red<br \/>\n        and numb is an early warning sign of frostbite. If this happens, bring your child inside, remove any wet clothing, and use warm (but not hot) water<br \/>\n        to <em>slowly <\/em>warm up chilled body parts. If you notice skin that has become very cold and turns white or yellowish gray, immediately take<br \/>\n        your child to the nearest hospital emergency room for frostbite treatment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dress your child in layers<\/strong>. As a general rule, babies and young children need one more layer than an adult to feel comfortable in<br \/>\n        cold weather. Avoid cotton fabrics, which do not retain heat when wet. Instead, stick with wool or synthetic fabrics. Help your children stay warm<br \/>\n        and dry with waterproof snow pants or snowsuit, a warm jacket, socks, hat, and waterproof gloves and boots.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make sure you can be seen.<\/strong> Bring a flashlight or headlamp when going out after dark. If your gear is not already reflective, consider<br \/>\n        purchasing high visibility reflective tape to attach to your clothing.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Have a snack before going out.\u00a0<\/strong>The extra calories will help your child stay warm. Remember to bring along water to keep your<br \/>\n        family hydrated. Warm tea, hot chocolate, or even apple cider in a thermos is also a special treat that can help your children stay warm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Spring is on its way! But until then,<strong> thread <\/strong>encourages your family to enjoy our Alaskan winters by planning safe and warm activities<br \/>\n    for the entire family. 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