Spot the Tot!

Another toddler was killed by getting backed over in their own driveway yesterday.....I am so paranoid about this and have heard so many stories from Janet Brooks at Primary Children's about how often this is happening.....all you have to do is before you get in your car, just walk all the way around it once and then look down the driveway....I can't even imagine the guilt these family members go through...and it is almost always a family member that runs the child over.....they did a study and 18 kids can line up behind your van before you can see one in your rear view mirror.....anyway, it's my little soap box.....i'll go now.....

Spot the Tot
How to Prevent Driving Backovers in a Few Easy Steps—Between 1997 and 2003, more than 20 Utah children were killed and more than 415 were seriously injured by back overs. In 2004 alone, 10 children were killed.
Please remember to take a few simple steps before you back up.
Prevention Steps:

Before driving, check the street, driveway and area around your vehicle

Drivers of SUVs and trucks should be extra careful

Children should be taught not to play in, under or around vehicles

Supervise children when a driver is leaving the home

Adjust the driver's seat as high as needed to see clearly out the rear window

Roll down windows to hear children

Adjust side and rear mirrors to reduce blind spots Major Risk Factors:
Children under 5 years of age

High-profile vehicles such as SUVs, vans and trucks

Vehicles traveling in reverse

Rushed and distracted drivers