Night Safety
Night Safety
Avoid driving alone, especially at night. If you must drive alone at night, take special care to keep yourself safe. Bring a self-defense weapon such as pepper spray, mace, a stun gun, etc. and plan for your route and your safety. Decide which route takes you down the safest (most populated, least isolated) roads, decide which lot or garage is the safest to park in and plan to go there, and remember what you will do to keep alert and safe.
When driving, keep your doors locked and keep the windows either closed or mostly closed so a potential attacker could not reach in and get to you or to the door’s unlock button. When stopped at intersections, turn the radio down or off so you can hear potential warning noises such as other motorists calling out warnings to you, someone trying to enter through your back doors, or someone trying to climb on your car.
When you leave the car, set the alarm if you have a security system or use an anti-theft device. A security system sticker is also a good deterrent for potential vandals, but don’t rely on the sticker alone; always have some kind of security system for your car.
When choosing a parking space, look for a well-lit area near the building’s entrance. You want to limit your exposure to potential attacks by spending the least amount of time possible in the parking garage.
Don’t park next to large vehicles, windowless vans, vehicles with tinted windows, or trucks with caps (camper-like shells which cover and enclose the truck bed). You cannot see who may be lurking inside these vehicles, waiting to attack you. You also cannot be seen by people outside the vehicle should you be abducted and thrown inside.
Never leave your motor running, a thief could easily steal your car before you are even a few feet away. Never leave your car unlocked, thieves rob unlocked vehicles and can easily steal them. And never ever leave children unattended in the car; not only can they be abducted, but they could also be seriously injured, both physically and emotionally, in a startling variety of ways.
Don’t leave valuables inside the car where thieves can see them. Lock your purchases and valuables in the trunk.
Keep an emergency kit inside your car: include flares, an air horn, mace or pepper spray, a can of flat tire repair spray (i.e. Fix-a-Flat) and, if you have one, a two-way radio so you can call for help even if your cell phone battery is dead. Put a flashlight in your trunk. If an attacker locks you in your trunk, use the flashlight to see the inside of your taillights. Kick these out and then scream and stick your hand through the hole to attract attention.
When driving at night, let someone know when you are leaving, what time you expect to arrive at your destination (or checkpoints for longer journeys) and check in with your trusted person every hour. Agree that at check-ins you will give your exact location and if you miss a check-in, your trusted person will notify the police of your last whereabouts and intended destination. make sure your trusted person has written identification details such as the make, models and year of your car, your license plate number, and a physical description of you including what clothing you have on.
Driving at night can be a risky activity, but with some planning and careful vigilance, you can increase your chances of avoiding being the victim of a crime.
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Night time – is it okay to put safety lock on 2 yr old’s door so he can’t get out?
My son is THE MOST ENERGETIC 2yr old ever, which is loads of fun! However, because he’s not afraid of anything and loves to try new things – I feel uncomfortable at night time … just in case he wakes up and gets out of bed. He’s learned how to crawl out of the crib, so we put him in a toddler bed. He knows how to open the doors, too. At night time though, I put those child safety locks over his doorknob so he can’t get out.
Is that okay? I would hate for him to get into something or get hurt in the middle of the night. It sounds horrible though. Any thoughts??
My parents had to do the same thing for my brother who is now 27 years old, If I think I have you right you have the child door handle covers on the in side of the room so you can get in but he can not get out?? I was starting to think I might do the same for my daughter, That way if there is a fire or something else that may go wrong you will know where to find your child. if they can open the door to the bed room it will not be long till they can get them self’s out of the house.
You are doing it for the child’s safety not as a punishment.
Make his room as safe as you can, strap the dresser to the wall,
Just remember that they say it is safer to sleep with the bedroom doors closed in case of a fire.
Good luck and get a good nights sleep.
8. Carry Me to Safety – Our Last Night
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Disney CARS HUDSON Hornet Night Light nightlight KID Toddler Bedtime SAFETY NEW $4.99 |
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The First Years Night and Day Bottle Warmer System $20.00 About the size of a coffee maker, this electric baby bottle cooler/warmer will be a big convenience for bleary-eyed parents who are tired of stumbling down to the kitchen in the middle of the night. At the rear of the unit, an insulated compartment keeps two 8-ounce bottles cool for up to eight hours. (There’s no refrigerant, just a specially shaped container that can be filled with water, fr… |
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Hog Wild Faucet Light $2.47 Add a colorful light stream to any faucet! Temperature Controlled Faucet Light changes color based upon the water temperature. Its blue when the water is cold or simply turned on. When the temperature reaches 89F, it changes to red, alerting you that the water is getting hot! Fun and functional, its ideal for the kids bathroom and a smart gift for older people, too! Works on most USA faucets and i… |
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The Benefits of Bedsharing $39.95 Although there has been much controversy surrounding the safety of bedsharing, research clearly demonstrates a link between bedsharing and successful breastfeeding. This video looks at how bedsharing can help the mother to deal with nighttime feeds and the benefits and safety issues of sharing a bed with a baby…. |
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Streamlight 73001 Nano Light Miniature Keychain LED Flashlight, Black $3.75 FEATURES Easily attaches to just about anything with pocket clip or key ring: 1 Up to 8 hours run time: 2 Machined aircraft grade aluminum with anodized finish: 3 Uses 4 alkaline button cell batteries included: 4 White LED bulb with 10 lumens: 5 Weatherproof: 6 Includes a non-rotating snap hook for easy one handed operation when atta… |
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Kidde KN-COSM-B Battery-Operated Combination Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Alarm with Talking Alarm $64.97 The Kidde KN-COSM-B Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Alarm combines two important safety devices into a single unit. This alarm includes a voice warning system that announces “Fire, Carbon Monoxide, Low Battery, or Smart Hush Activation.” The voice alarm eliminates any confusion and clearly warns you and your family of a smoke or carbon monoxide danger, or if your battery is in need of r… |
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