Choosing Safe Toys for Kids

Toys are stuffs that very close to most children. Any parent who has a child will certainly buy a lot of cute, nice toys that fit the character of the child. Since toys can be one of the objects that stimulate child development, the role of parents in toy selection is very important. If choose wrongly, rather than helps the child development but will jeopardize kid’s health.

Choosing a good toy for toddlers is not necessarily expensive, but the most important is the toys must be safe. Small children generally still try to use the toys and don’t yet know the cause and effect of what is played.

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Not all toys sold in the market are safe; there are times when the toy should be kept away from children because it is not safe. Moreover, today many varied toys on the market with a range of prices and types, and it is still found some toys that contain hazardous chemicals such as heavy metals like mercury, timbal, cadmium, and chromium.  For example, famous loom bands are now prohibited for its risky material.

Tips on choosing safe toys for children:

-Choose age-appropriate toys, by checking what is written on the packaging. You must be observant to read the instructions, materials and how to play it.

-Don’t ever buy a child under-three-years-of-age, the toy contains small parts or small balls because it is very risky to be swallowed.

-Avoid sharp-edged toys, such as toy which could scratch the skin or injure a child.
-Before giving the toy to your child, a good idea to check the smell first. If there is a strong smell of vinyl, the toys may contain phthalates that already banned used for producing children's toys.

-Look for toys that are labeled BPA-free. Toys are such labeled means it does not contain the controversial or harmful chemical.

-Check also the voice and sound of the toys. When your child's toys turned out to have a loud voice, you should keep it away from your child because it may damage his hearing system.

Want to know more tips? Read this also : How to Buy Safe Toys
 

Not only paying attention to raw material of toys, parental control for children while and after playing is very important. Parents should not let the toys that have been assumed safe for children, always being close to the child until the night, as kids should sleep comfortably. Keep toys in the drawer, crate or container toys. Don’t let kid fall asleep while playing with toys because it may jeopardize his safety.

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Railway Bridges

Happy new week to all. Hope you have a great week ahead!

 

I’ve ever captured different types of railway bridges, but most of them have no color. 

A railway bridge over the river in my husband's hometown (Bumiayu, Central Java, Indonesia)

A railway bridge over the busy road in my city (Bogor, West Java)

That’s why I was so excited to see these railway bridges, each has wonderful blue touch. I've got chance to make two quick shots from inside our car.  I only share one here as in the other pic, an electric pole blocked the sight. At that time, my husband and I were on the way back to my husband's hometown after dropping off a SIL at Brebes train station (Brebes, Central Java, Indonesia).

Blue roofed railway bridges. Captured at Prupuk Village (Brebes, Central Java Province).

  So, how about the railway bridge in your place? Are they in color or not?

Good entry for Blue Monday

 

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Young Deer

Capturing targeted object needs patience. There are hundreds of deer in the front yard of Bogor Palace, but the younger deer are only few. It took times to identify them among other deer. It also took times to wait for these young deer to come near the fence. All shots were taken from behind the fence of palace.

 

 Camera Critters  and Saturday's Critters

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Meet Your New Healthcare Partner – Your Physiotherapist

Whiplash!  The other driver whammed into your car and you wound up at the doctor’s office for treatment.  After weeks of intense discomfort and reduced movement, your doctor has referred you to a physiotherapist for restorative treatment. Soon, a physiotherapist will become an integral partner of your healthcare team.

 

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Why do you need a physiotherapist, anyway?  If your doctor has referred you for physiotherapy Victoria BC, it is most likely because the doctor believes physiotherapy can help restore movement, comfort, and function following your injury.

Physiotherapy and you

Physiotherapists are educated and licensed specialists, part of a science-based profession that focuses on “whole person” health and well-being.  Also known as physical therapists and physios, these healthcare providers can help improve a range of conditions within different body systems:

• Neurological – working with the physical effects of stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s
• Neuromusculo skeletal – back pain, injuries, arthritis
• Cardiovascular – rehabilitation following a heart attack, chronic heart disease
• Respiratory – cystic fibrosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma

Physiotherapy Victoria BC specialists use physical means to prevent disease and disability, help patients overcome movement challenges, reduce pain, recover from injury, and increase mobility.  Physical limitations may have been present from birth or acquired through aging or life-changing events. Physical limitations also result from accidents or injuries.

The physiotherapist partners with you, educating you on what is happening during your injury and healing processes, and mapping out a course of personalized therapy to help facilitate your recovery. 

Probably high on your wish list will be alleviating pain.  The physiotherapist will also help you improve mobility or range of motion, and strengthen supportive muscles.  Joint manipulation, massage, or acupuncture and other additional therapy modalities may also be used.

Physiotherapy is focused on whole person wellness.  You may receive ergonomic assessment and advice as well as training in corrective and preventative exercises to further your recovery and help you be stronger in the future.

Your physiotherapist’s qualifications

Your physiotherapy Victoria BC partner has received extensive education and training in a degree-based healthcare profession.  Physios are knowledgeable in anatomy, physiology, and pathology, science and math.

To practice in B.C., a physiotherapist must be registered with the College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia and pass the Physiotherapy Competency Examination.  The Canadian Alliance of Physiotherapy Regulators will review the physiotherapist’s credentials to ensure that the applicant’s education and qualifications meet the requirements of a Canadian educated physiotherapist.

Partnering with your physiotherapist

Your physiotherapy Victoria BC specialist will be forming a healthcare partnership with you and your primary care physician.  Together, you will create a plan of observation and assessment, physical therapy, and activity to restore you to comfort and functionality as fully as possible.

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