Find the Right Seat Protect Your Children With the Right Car Seat
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Your children are your most precious cargo, and since November is Child Safety and Protection Month, it’s the perfect opportunity to review considerations when choosing the right car or booster seat for your child. Here’s a checklist to get you started! FIND THE RIGHT STYLE. A booster or car seat will do little to protect your child if it’s not made for them. Babies should always sit in rear-facing car seats until they grow to about 40 pounds or reach the age of 2. Those older than 2 years old should sit in a front-facing car seat until they are just under 5 feet tall. Children smaller than 5 feet or who are 8 years old and under should sit in a car seat until they grow tall enough to wear their seat belt properly. THEN, FIND THE RIGHT FIT. Read height, weight, and age limits from manufacturers before considering a car seat for your child. Once you find a seat you believe is best for your child, test it out before you drive! Strap your child into the seat and make sure the harness fits snugly and comfortably on their body. (Be sure to test it out in bulky clothing.) Texas-Sized LAUGHS
Rear-facing seat straps should sit at or below the shoulders, while forward-facing seats should be at or above a child’s shoulders. Booster seats often use seat belts, so be sure to test the seat belt as well. It should sit across the shoulder and on the thighs. NEXT, REGISTER THE SEAT. The manufacturer of your child’s car or booster seat should have instructions for registration. By doing so, you will receive alerts so you can know if there are recalls on the seat. FINALLY, CHECK THE EXPIRATION DATE. Yes, booster and car seats expire! Manufacturers place expiration dates on booster and car seats since general wear and tear can make these devices less protective over time. Be sure to monitor the date of your child’s seat and update it as time passes.
Bonus : Learn how to properly install the seat!
This checklist is just one component of booster and car seat safety. SafeKids.org has a plethora of resources and installation videos for parents. You can also have your child’s seat inspected by a Texas Department of Transportation traffic safety specialist. Visit SaveMeWithASeat.org to learn more!
ROASTED TURKEY
INGREDIENTS
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1 whole turkey, thawed
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Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
DIRECT IONS
1. Preheat the oven to 450 F. 2. Remove packaging and giblets from inside of the turkey. 3. Place the turkey in a broiling pan breast-side up and rub it with salt and pepper. Pour the broth around the turkey. 4. Place the pan in the oven and turn the temperature down to 350 F. Turkey should cook for 12–15 minutes per pound, typically 3–4 hours. 5. Remove the turkey from the oven every 45 minutes and baste it with the broth. 6. Once finished, let the turkey rest for 15–20 minutes before carving and serving.
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