Marijuna Edibles

On June 9, 2014 By Safe Kids Northern ColoradoIn Uncategorized1 Comment

Would you Know a Marijuana Edible if you Saw It?

It’s hard enough for adults to distinguish what is “regular” food and what a marijuana edible looks like, especially just by “looks”. Can you imagine the dangers they pose to children? If you have these items around, please lock them up and have a conversation with your children to help them understand the packaging and why it is not for them.

There have been recent news items sharing overdose stories of someone who ate an entire candy bar that had marijuana in it. One serving of that candy bar was actually only 1/16 of the bar. Another story told us of someone who ate an entire chocolate chip cookie (ONE cookie) and overdosed. A serving was 1/6 of the cookie. Not many people have the willpower to only eat 1/16 or 1/6 of an item. Overdose can happen quickly. Below are some samples of Marijuana Edibles to demonstrate how difficult it would be for children to tell the difference.

While Marijuana is legal in Colorado it is still extremely dangerous to children. Be safe!

Get Outdoors Day

On June 8, 2014May 21, 2014 By Safe Kids Northern ColoradoIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

Join Safe Kids Larimer County and Healthy Kids Club at the “Get Outdoors Day” sponsored by the city of Fort Collins Recreation Department on Saturday, June 11 from 9:00 – 3:00 at City Park in Fort Collins. We’ll have great ideas and information on how to stay safe and active this summer. Bring your bike, get your helmeted fitted properly and have a GREAT family day at the park! Click on the links below for more information on how to get involved.

http://www.larimer.org/getoutdoorsnoco/

https://www.uchealth.org/northerncolorado/Documents/file-pdf/PVH_WELL_COM_HKC_FLI_FamiliesOnTheMoveRegistrationForm.pdf

Celebrate Baby

On May 21, 2014May 21, 2014 By Safe Kids Northern ColoradoIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

Celebrate Baby Event at McKee Medical Center

Join Safe Kids and a host of other agencies and partners for a baby shower for new and expectant parents.

Saturday, May 31, 9:00 – Noon.
McKee Medical Center, 2000 N. Boise Ave., Loveland

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Thank you KING GMC

On May 19, 2014 By Safe Kids Northern ColoradoIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

Kudos to Yale King and King GMC for helping Safe Kids purchase 50 car seats to distribute through our car seat education and distribution program. Their partnership in safety cannot be measured!

Injuries are Preventable

On May 6, 2014 By Safe Kids Northern ColoradoIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

Unintentional Injuries are one of the five leading causes of death in the United States (39%). Unintentional injury risks include lack of motorcycle helmets, lack of seatbelt use, unsafe consumer products, drug and alcohol use, exposure to occupational hazards, and unsafe home and community environments. By taking simple precautions, we can save over 37,000 lives each year. Read more at http://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2014/p0501-preventable-deaths.html