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Show WEEKLY REFLEX DAVIS NEWS JOURNAL, FEBRUARY 15, 1979 fifVi Mil 15 Psnn) pCTjC LAYTON Families that . use car restraints for their children probably care more about themselves and their children and enjoy a more safe and pleasurable ride in their auto than families that do not make the effort to use them. INVESTIGATORS at the University of Kansas Medical Center observed the behavior of children during car rides. They observed a dramatic difference between families that used car restraints and those that didnt. Children in car seats exhibited disruptive or inappropriate behavior about three percent of the time, whereas, children who were not restrained exhibited inappropriate behavior 96 percent of the time. Riding in a car can be and should be a safe and pleasant experience for both the child and the parents. WHICH CAR seat to use? 9 The June, 1977 issue of Con- sumer Reports evaluated several different car safety restraints for children. The d seat was the Strolee Wee Care Car Seat 597S. Four additional seats were recommended as providing good crash protectop-rate- tion. These were the Century Motor Toter the GM Child Love Seat the Swyngoma-ti- c American Safety Seat 300 and the Teddy Tot Astroseat ' V. There were a number of other car seats that were included in the report, some of which were rated as unacTill. 1 1 niTrrfrj iUjiT) p, ceptable because in Consumer Unions judgement, they provided unacceptable crash protection. WHEN TO use? Everytime the child rides in a car. The infant seat should be used until the child cannot fit in it anymore. The next car seat to use would be a booster seat (approximate cost $6). The booster seat has two main M'Jil liiMII advantages over the standard seat belt. One, the child is raised up and can look out of the window (he will be less likely to get out of his seat belt); and two, the seat belt for the booster seat supports the pelvis better and would be less likely to cause internal injuries in the event of a short stop or accident Use of shoulder belts: Shoulder belts are not recommended for children until the belt rides across the chest seat should be short practice runs. Point out interesting -- things. Make your ride a pleasure. 6. TEACH your child about the world as you drive by. ' rules of behavior and remind your 2. ESTABLISH child of these rules before the first ride with the seat, and inbetween rides. 3. The first ride with the 7. By your time with them. You should know that only seven percent of children of age are under properly restrained while riding in cars. It has been estimated that proper restraining devices in children under five years of age would reduce automobile accident fatalities by 91 percent and injuries by 78 percent. ten-yea- rs 4. PRAISE YOUR child for well behavior. You cannot praise him too often. 5. Engage your child in pleasant conversation. rather than the neck. HOW TO start using your car seat. You may find these suggestions useful in introducing the seat: 1. Introduce it to your child calmly, and matter of factly. Allow your child to feel it and check it out. FG'nluU Is & praising, teaching, and pleasant conversation, you will keep your child occupied and less likely to be bored. 8. BE consistent in your, rules. The child needs to know' who is boss. 9. You may wish to provide quiet games and toys for the ride. 10. A good " way to reward your child after the ride is to spend five to ten minutes of THE NUMBER of lives that could be saved where safety seats are used by all children would be equal to more than the five leading natural causes of death in children combined. The responsibility of choice lies with the parents. If you would like to comment on todays article, write to Richard M. Sag, M.D., North Davis Pediatrics, 2132 North 1700 West, Suite C., Layton, Utah 84041. ' llestf Quin Kslioietie had been February proclaimed American Heart Month and the Layton Heart Association joins the nationwide effort of volunteers who ing will distribute formation and collect contributions during the 1979 campaign. DURING the next two weeks, volunteers will canvass neighborhoods asking for contributions. Area businesses will be asked door-to-do- to make a contribution or in sup- port of continuing research, public education and community service programs of the Layton Heart Association. These contributions will help in the mission of reducing death and premature disability from heart and blood vessel diseases. Heart and blood vessel diseases are the nations number one killer affecting more than half of all Americans who will die this year. The American Heart Association is literally fighting lives for nearly this year. one-milli- CARDIOVASCULAR re- search has made extraordinary advances in diagnosis, prevention, surgery and rehabilitation. Many of these PRICES EFFECTIVE FEB. 14 thru 17 SAFEWAY STORES IN LAYTON advances have been made possible by the increase in funding for research, education and community service projects. These programs are aimed at reducing premature death and disability from diseases of the heart and culatory system. V,'. V , SCOTT HOMER Easts Scott Homer, the old son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Homer of 1154 North 1140 West, Layton, recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout. He is a member of Troop 313, sponsored by the ar Layton LDS 13th Ward. Jo!) SGFiice cir- Cardiovascular diseases will cost the nation an estimated $35 billion this year in lost output due to disability and medical expenses, dmg lias Openings Avdldis nor; Mechanics and LAYTON repair personnel are in Sr. Gitizens demand, the Layton Job Service weekly report of job feing Funds Arliod Fop The Davis County Housing Authority has applied for Federal funds to build a housing complex for it senior citizens. This will be built in Bountiful. SENIOR Citizens interested in living in this housing complex should apply to the Davis County Council on Aging, Courthouse, Farmington, Utah 84025. The cost for living in this complex is 25 percent of your income for rent and utilities. MANY PEOPLE applied in the past to such a complex. This d and so it is if the sary to is still interested, dmg out-date- earned the SCOTT HAS Order of the Arrow and his Duty to God Award. He has been assistant senior patrol leader and patrol leader. He attended four different summer camps. A student at Layton High School, Scott is a member of the Laytones and the acap-pel- a choir. His hobbies include fishing, hunting, skiing and singing, dmg have live in list is neces- person openings shows. AN ELECTRONIC computer mechanic, radio repairman, auto service station mechanic, heavy duty truck mechanic and fork lift mechanic are all in demand. Other listings include open- ings for a head waiter or waitress, food service supply clerk, electricians helper and dietary aide. ASSEMBLY AND industrial listings include fiberglass laminator, tool and die maker, sewing machine operator, cornerer and sander and machine apprentice. Also needed are two warehouse laborers, line drivers, asphalt roofer, asphalt shingler, form setter, stone mason and bricklayer. The office is located at 195 E. Gentile and is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. tb - Basements Films On Holy Land The Layton Third LDS Ward Special Interest Group, under the direction of Betty Camper, met at the historic Andy Adams home in East Layton on Monday evening. Hostess for the event was Mrs. Vida Rouche. EVA CHUGG of the 34th Ward in Ogden presented slides and narration of her tour of the Holy Land, Israel and the life of Christ. Dinner was served by Mrs. Roueche and Mrs. Mura Ann Roueche. ATTENDING were Joyce Adams, Harriet Barnes, Betty Camper, Nora Hall, Louise Hoyt, Diane Rigby, Donna Roueche and Cora Wall, vsb -- Water Lines Sewer Trenches -Grading and Hauling Two backhoes, uniloader, Komatsu crawler loader, and dump truck. new equipment with operators. 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