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麻豆传媒 — STONY BROOK, NY, DECEMBER 14, 2015 鈥� The hustle and bustle that comes with the 鈥榤ost wonderful time of the year鈥� can unfortunately lead many to disregard of important safety precautions. In 2012, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimated there were 15,000 injuries involving holiday decorating seen in emergency departments nationwide 鈥� a number that was consecutively increasing. 鈥淭he holidays are a time when many families decorate their homes, travel to see family and friends, and eat lots of great food.鈥� said , Pediatric Injury Prevention Coordinator, Stony Brook Children鈥檚 Hospital. 鈥淏ut with all these activities come some safety risks that we may not always think about. By reminding ourselves of a few small safety tips, the holidays can be safer and more fun for everyone.鈥� Holiday Road Trip Between Christmas and New Year鈥檚, the number of long-distance trips (to and from a 颅destination 50 miles or more away) rises by 23 percent, compared to the average number for the remainder of the year. Dr. Katz suggests that travelers with little ones should check the Safe Kids鈥� , and check it twice, before hitting the road. And while baby, it鈥檚 cold outside, bulky winter clothes and coats can keep a car seat from keeping children safe, so parents should cover babies and young children with a thick blanket after they鈥檙e strapped in securely. Staying overnight is a great option to avoid driving home at night, but make sure to plan for safe sleep. Don鈥檛 forget the ABCs of safe sleep for babies 鈥� the child should sleep ALONE, on his or her BACK, and in a CRIB (pack and play etc). The danger of is also increased in the winter months because fuel-powered devices are used more frequently. Be sure wherever you stay there is a working carbon monoxide detector and smoke alarm. Underneath the Tree

With toys for every good girl and good little boy, take into consideration the simple safety hazards of many toys. Consider the child鈥檚 age when purchasing a this holiday season. Dr. Katz suggests asking yourself these 5 questions before buying:- Are there any small parts that can be easily swallowed?- Is the toy non-toxic?- Could the toy be a fire hazard?- Does the toy have any sharp, protruding edges or projectile parts?- Does this toy include ? Each year in the United States, more than 2,800 kids are treated in emergency rooms after swallowing button batteries; That's one child every three hours. Chestnuts Roasting Meals and the holidays go hand and hand, but , Medical Director, Suffolk County Volunteer Firefighters Burn Center, Stony Brook University Hospital, says the Burn Center sees more and more cooking injuries each year. 鈥淧eople aren鈥檛 used to cooking such large meals on a regular basis,鈥� says Dr. Sandoval. 鈥淪calding is one of the number one burn injuries patients come in with; from large pots filled with boiling water, to boiling hot juices spilling out of meat pans, people need to take extra precautions in the kitchen.鈥� Some include:- Keep potholders, wooden utensils, towels, and food packaging away from the stovetop.- Keep children away from chaffing dishes filled with hot water and gel fueled burners. - Make sure children do not pull on tablecloths and dangling table runners with hot liquids on them. - Take extra precautions when removing large dishes out of the oven; they are often heavier than we鈥檙e used to and can spill over burning hands, forearms or others. Keep the Fire Delightful, Not Frightful While the beautiful fireplace is burning bright, remember to keep children at a distance. Many families will place enclosures to keep children away, but those can heat up quickly and little hands can get burned if touched. Dr. Sandoval urges families to not burn wrapping paper in the , as it can ignite suddenly and burn intensely. Enjoy lighting candles, but don鈥檛 forget to blow them out when you leave the room and before you go to sleep. Make a habit of placing candles, matches and lighters in a safe place, out of children's reach, where they cannot be knocked over. To learn more safety tips, visit: .

###About Stony Brook Children鈥檚 Hospital With 106 beds, Stony Brook Children鈥檚 Hospital is Suffolk County鈥檚 only children鈥檚 hospital. More than 8,000 children and young adults are discharged each year. Stony Brook Children鈥檚 has more than 160 pediatric specialists in over 30 specialties. The hospital is Suffolk County鈥檚 only Level 4 Regional Perinatal Center and has a Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. It is home to the nation鈥檚 first Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis Center and also offers a Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Program, Pediatric Cardiology Program, Pediatric HIV and AIDS Center, and Cystic Fibrosis Center. To learn more, visit .