The nation’s biggest cellphone providers are now supporting a service to allow you to use text messaging to reach a 9-1-1 operator. The availability of texting to 9-1-1 depends on the local safety agency and many have not upgraded yet. Text messaging to 9-1-1 can be useful in an emergency when a caller is unable to speak to an operator. Source Link
Experts are warning that baby gates are not foolproof safety devices for infants and toddlers. Parents should avoid pressure-mounted gates on stairs and use a model that’s bolted to the wall. Thousands of youngsters are injured every year from falling through or climbing on safety gates. Source Link
America’s kids are relying too much on a ride from Mom or Dad instead of stepping up to better health. That’s the conclusion in a report on fitness that says today’s young people don’t walk or bike to the places they go. Only one in four children are getting the recommended 60 minutes of moderate physical activity each day. Source Link
