The winter months bring more than just cold wether. They give rise to a number of different safety concerns. The information herein will discuss winter safety for kids and parents alike, covering topics such as sledding safety, ski safety, safety driving on icy roads, and more.
Winter safety tips for your family
The following information discusses various aspects of child safety during the winter:
- Ski Safety for Kids
- Sledding Safety for Kids
- Safe Driving Tips for Winter
- How To Survive An Avalanche
See also:
Winter Safety Resources for Kids
- Diane’s Dumb Decision: A printable coloring book/workbook that teaches kids about the dangers of playing on frozen rives, lakes, or ponds.
- Diane’s Dangerous Decision: A safety book teaching lessons for kids about ice to read online.
- Ski Fun & Safety coloring sheet
- Sledding Fun Safety coloring sheet
Additional winter safety tips:
Preventing slips & falls on the ice
To reduce the risk of falls, consider placing turf-style mats (those with long, grass-like bristles) out on steps during the winter, which will create a barrier between any ice that forms and the surface you’re walking on. You can also buy slip-resistant outdoor winter mats. If it saves you or your kids a trip to the emergency room, it will be well worth it.
Protect against falling ice
Parents seldom think about the danger posed by falling icicles, but one of these can give kids a good gash on their forehead or badly damage an eye. A large enough chunk of ice falling from a tall building can even kill them. It’s a remote risk, but it’s a good idea to knock off any icicles that form around your house, especially those above doorways, walkways, and other areas your children frequent. You might also make it a habit to give a glance above anytime you walk underneath the roof ledge of a tall building.
Give extra consideration to cars
Kids should understand that it takes cars a lot longer to stop when roads are icy during the winter. They also might slide off the road entirely. Thus we need to be a little more careful and aware when waking or playing near a street.