Page 82 —~ Terrace Standard, Wednesday, May 30, 1990. tie aS they’ gi Vit 635-9388, - Most parents believe that their “baby is safely out of harm's way’ when in a baby walker.. However, there are potential hazards ones which can prove fatall- ’ Hospitals across Canada are reporting that hundreds of in- ’ fant: injuries, and even some deaths, are related to walkers, ~ Walkers may be unstable and tip causing cuts and bruises: a finger’ can get trapped in a folding device: walkers also allow babies to. reach items which may be, harmful; and, Most serious of all, the walker ‘baby and all’? may fall down a flight of stairs. . _A typical walker has an ad- justable seat supported by a rec- _tangular base with wheels that allow the walker to travel in any direction. ’ An infant in a walker is ex- tremely mobile and can reach speeds and travel distances not expected of a child only a few months old. Reaching for poisonous plants, dangling cords, hot liquids, pots and pans. is possible and very dangerous. A recent coroner’s jury con- cluded that walkers should be considered a non-useful lethal toy and that they should be ban- ned completely. The jury was investigating the death of a six month old baby DID YOU KNOW that Otitis media is the most frequently *diagnosed . illness in children ‘-between birth and age three ‘years? National figures indicate ‘that it affects 15 per cent of alt . primary grade children, but this : figure is probably higher in the northwest. 7 What isOtitis Media? Otitis Media means infection _ or inflamation of the middle ~ ear. Serious Otitis Media means - fluid in the middle ear. A child ‘with otitis media often - ex- _ periences a temporary hearing loss. While such hearing loss is usually. mild and fluctuating, it May be a major cause of * language delay in the preschool : years when the growth of nor- : mal language development is at : its peak. What to Look For, Symptoms may include pain ‘or. discomfort in the ears, ."*plugged” ears, fluid draining : from the ears, fever, irritability, ' inattentiveness or distractibility, ' tasking for frequent repetitions . :and misunderstanding (not i hearing well), Otitis media may ‘be difficult to detect because it ‘ean occur without any of these ‘symptoms, . : Do You Think Your Child - + Has Otitis Media? + 1. See your doctor, [f your ‘family doctor cannot control ‘your child’s ear problem after r MOUNT d FUN - FUN - FUN, 2 Slides & pools every Monday, 2 for 1, ‘bring a friend. help your child cope with their temporary hearing loss. These Suggestions are adapted from “Otitis Media-Effect on a Child’s Learning” (1986) by B. Gadowski, D. Sanger, and T. Decker. whoever is speaking and away HOT SPRINGS RESORT LTD. boy who died from injuries sus- tained when he fell! down stairs in a baby walker. _ . However, today almost every infant between 5 and 15 months old spends some time in a walker, ‘Many parents believe that walkers: help teach their baby to walk, This is a myth. A neurosurgeon, testifying at the inquest, stated that there is no medical evidence to suggest that walkers improve or accelerate an infant’s development. New federal standards being developed by Consumer and Corporate Affairs Canade are intended to prevent minor in- juries that occur when walkers collapse or tip over. Manufacturers will be re- quired to remove sharp edges, provide locking systems to pre- vent walkers from collapsing and to cover threaded ends of bolts with a protective nut. Many people believe that these proposed standards will be inadequate. Some experts argue that standards should require that the walker’s base be wide enough so it will not fit through a door frame, thus preventing many falls downstairs. Some in- dividuals believe that walkers should be removed from the marketplace altogether, One thing is clear — parents and caregivers using .baby walkers need to be aware that walkers do pose a very real threat to a child’s safety. REMEMBER: when using @ . baby walker make sure that: | * All stair wells are closed off, * Dangerous items are well out of reach. ‘ * The child is not too big or too small for the walker, * The floor surface is even, and * Close attention is paid to the child at all times, VOWS EXCHANGED. On April 14, 1990, Rita Jeanne Obzera and Douglas Glenn Ames were united in holy wedlock at the Thornhill Community Hall, Obzera-Ames wed Contributed On April 14, 1990, Rita ’ Jeanne Obzera and Douglas Glenn Ames were united in holy wedlock at the Thornhill Com- munity Hail. , Attendants were matron of honour Maureen Olsen and bridesmaid Cathy Morrison, both of Terrace. Best man. was ’ Dave Pruden of Comox and Gordon Clarkson from Prince Rupert was usher. Angela Ames, daughter of the bride and groom, was flower girl and the groom’s -nephew. Travis Ridler was ring bearer. The theme for the happy day was a rainbow of colours with the room being filled with bright, helium-filled balloons. © Out-of-town guests included: Louise Marchie, sister of the bride (Prince George); Daniel Obzera, brother of the bride (Port Simpson); Jo-Anne Ames, . sister of the groom (Queen Charlotte City); the bride’s grandfather, Albert (Ted) Johnston (Kamloops); uncles Ted Johnston (Fort Babine). and Jack Johnston (Campbell River); aunts Jeanne Metcalfe (Langley) and Agnes — Otitis media not uncommon. Did you. = know that... — Courtesy Skeena Health Unit a several visits, ask about a refer- ral to an ear specialist. 2. See your audiologist. Your family doctor, public health Nurse, ear specialist, or speech/language pathologist can refer you to the Health Unit audiologist, An audiologist is a professional trained to identify hearing losses of all types, in- cluding those associated with otitis media. Prompt medical and audiological attention could prevent a temporary hearing loss from becoming a perma- nent one. Does Your Child Have Otitis Media? Try the following suggestions at home or at school. They can 1. Seat your child close to LAYTON can 798-2214 _ ‘After 4:30 p.m. all pools . And slides are 2 for 1.. . without a lot of things to look at, to read or study. concerns write to us at: “Did You Know That...’? c/a Skeena Health Unit 3412 Kalum St. Terrace, B.C, V8G 4T2 from distractions. 2. Gain your child’s attention before giving instructions. 3. Encourage your child to look at the speaker while they are listening. 4. Periodically ask your child questions to see if they have understocd the instructions or discussion, 5. Encourage your child to ask you to repeat information ~ or to use simpler words and . phrases. 4, Try showing your child — what you are talking about (eg. = point), 7. Watch how fast you speak. Slow down if necessary. 8. Allow time for. your child to process and respond. Try of- fering two possible answers. 9. Try providing a quiet area If you have any questions or 'and “Art and Aida Dwyer | . ings. make their day a special one. “ | THE WORLD RIGHT PEOPLE... Parkes (Kamloops); aunts and uncles Marg and Dave Pitter (Smithers), Paul and Vicki - Johnston (Calgary) and Chris and Wayne Harrison (Prince ~ Rupert). a Family members of the groom included aunt Charlotte Ames (Pincher Creek, Alta,); "When you put your footdown,itll blow your socks off. | _The exciting Corrado is now avail- able in very limited quantities, 158 hp fuel-injectad angine witha G60 intercoaled supercharger -® Elactronic anti-iock braking system * Automatic rear spoiler ! * Air conditioned comfort and more Drop by for a test drive today, Corrado Columbia Auto Haus Ltd. 3779 RIVER ORIVE, TERRACE, 635-5717 aunts and uncles Helen and Ted ° Ames (Lethbridge, Alta.), Alf and Olga Ames (Salmon Arm) (Creston); and cousins Ken and Cheryl Lindsay (Creston). Also present were the entire Clarkson family - Gordon and Gloria; Jennifer and family; Tim, Drew and family; Terry and Bob Kohmm and family and Bob and fiancee Patti Jenn- Rita and Doug would like to thank all those: who helped IS YOURS.../F YOU KNOW THE 3 Wherever you move the Welcome Wagon hostess is the right person to help you find a place in your new community. Katharin 635-7504 Erlinda 635-9526 Brenda-Lee 635-2805 be Karen 638-0707 j. ‘ Ns _ ® John Deere _ Undercarriage ~ DISCOUNTED fae COAST TRACTOR PRODUCT SUPPORT COAST 4650 Keith Avanue, | Terrace, B.C.. TRACTOR 635-7131] Terrace Little Theatre - presents Daniel Barnswell’s