20.05.12
Loyola University Health System child safety expert gives winter safety tips
MAYWOOD, Ill. – Cold winds, icy rain and, in some places, snow—Old Man Winter has arrived. His entry reminds us to get our furnaces checked and winterize our car, but what about the kids?
“Children are even more vulnerable than adults to cold-weather and winter-related injuries,” said Dr. Karen Judy, pediatrician at Loyola University Health System and professor of pediatrics at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine.
Judy offers some tips to keep kids safe while playing outside in the cold:
Dress your child in layers. If one layer gets wet, the child can remove it to keep moisture away from the skin. Avoid cotton clothes as they will not insulate if wet. Fleece and wool are better options. Warm boots and mittens are extremely important as extremities are more prone to frostbite.
Source: HealthCanal.com