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necks may not be strong enough to comfortably hold a hard-shell
helmet Babies less than one year old have relatively weak neck
structure. Neither helmets nor bike traveling is recommended for them.

f. A helmet that has been through a serious fall or accident should be
thrown away. It has served its purpose and may not provide adequate
protection in another crash. If you are uncertain whether the helmet is
still usable, return it to a bike shop or the manufacturer for examination.

5. Tips for Getting Your Children to Wear Bicycle Helmets:
a. Establish the habit of wearing a helmet early with the child's first bike or
as a passenger on your bike.

b. Wear a helmet yourself whenever you ride a bicycle.

c. Talk with your child about why you want them to protect their head.

d. Reward your children with a special treat or privilege when they wear
their helmets without having to be told.

^ e. Don't allow your children to ride their bicycles without their helmets
even occasionally,

f. Encourage your child's friends to wear their helmets.

m 0. All Terrain Vehicles/Motorized Dirt Bikes:

We are absolutely opposed to the use of all terrain vehicles and motorized dirt

bikes.

D. Child-Proofing Your Home:

Poison Prevention:

Children frequently drink, eat and taste things that adults wouldn't consider. All
medications, household cleaners, and home maintenance items (paint,
fertilizers, and plant food) should be kept out of reach and/or in "childproof
containers. Be aware that visitor's handbags, etc. may contain medications that
are potentially harmful to your child. Also remember that other homes may not
be as child-proofed as yours. Several common varieties of household and
^ garden plants can be poisonous if ingested.

All parents are human, and all children are curious; therefore it is important that
you keep the telephone number of the Poison Control Center near your
telephone.

POISON CONTROL CENTER -BOSTON, MASS.

1-800-222-1222
TDD1-617-355-6089

NOTE: The American Academy of Pediatrics is NO LONGER recommending
that Syrup of Ipecac be used routinely as a poison treatment and they are

pp recommending that Ipecac should not be kept in your home. If you currently

have a bottle of Ipecac pour it down the sink then rinse and dispose of the bottle.

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