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  • GrannyJ
    Daycare.com Member
    • Jul 2011
    • 108

    Wind

    Today where I live in the central valley of CA the wind is horrible. It is 25-35 mph with gust up to 50 mph. With this in mind would you still take the kids outside? I only have two here right now they both have coats with hoods but as soon as we got outside the hoods flew off. I'm afraid of ear aches. Am I just being over protective???
  • canadiancare
    Daycare Member
    • Nov 2009
    • 552

    #2
    Ha I thought this was about you having gas.


    Are there any wind warnings out?

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    • Willow
      Advanced Daycare.com Member
      • May 2012
      • 2683

      #3
      I'd be worried about earaches, wind burn, dirt and debris blowing into eyes etc

      I don't think you're over reacting. I would not be going outside with sustained winds that strong and definitely not with gusts that strong. That'll knock a child right over!


      Eta -this chart may help you determine what is safe and reasonable to play outside in

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      • itlw8
        Daycare.com Member
        • Jan 2012
        • 2199

        #4
        ear infections are not cause by wind or cold. They are caused by bacteria that is why antibiotics cure them... Now dirt in the eyes can be serious.
        It:: will wait

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        • EntropyControlSpecialist
          Embracing the chaos.
          • Mar 2012
          • 7466

          #5
          I wouldn't be going outside because that would be a sensory overload FOR ME. ::

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          • Crystal
            Advanced Daycare.com Member
            • Dec 2009
            • 4002

            #6
            We aren't going out today because of the wind. Most of the kids have allergies, and a few branches have broken on trees in the neighborhood, so I am not risking injury.

            I recommend you keep them in!

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            • spud912
              Trix are for kids
              • Jan 2011
              • 2398

              #7
              We have the same wind advisory and we just came inside. We were out for an hour, as usual. The kids absolutely loved it

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              • Crystal
                Advanced Daycare.com Member
                • Dec 2009
                • 4002

                #8
                Originally posted by itlw8
                ear infections are not cause by wind or cold. They are caused by bacteria that is why antibiotics cure them... Now dirt in the eyes can be serious.
                You're right, ear INFECTIONS aren't caused by wind, but it can cause ear pain.

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                • Starburst
                  Provider in Training
                  • Jan 2013
                  • 1522

                  #9
                  I'm in CA too but closer to the bay. It is really windy outside where its not even just a cool breeze but where it is sunny and cold at the same time- the type of weather that freezes your fingers and toes and makes them sensitive to the point that its even more painful if you stub them. Its not as windy as it was last night though. If it's more than a cool breeze or a cool temperature; I would keep them inside.

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                  • Willow
                    Advanced Daycare.com Member
                    • May 2012
                    • 2683

                    #10
                    Originally posted by itlw8
                    ear infections are not cause by wind or cold. They are caused by bacteria that is why antibiotics cure them... Now dirt in the eyes can be serious.
                    Not ear infections, ear *aches*

                    Ear drum pain can definitely be associated with exposure to high winds.

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                    • Oneluckymom
                      Daycare.com Member
                      • Jul 2011
                      • 1008

                      #11
                      We are on high wind advisory too...if it's blowing hard we won't go out because of everything already mentioned. BUT I also have A LOT of huge trees who's branches have been known to snap in the past.

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                      • GrannyJ
                        Daycare.com Member
                        • Jul 2011
                        • 108

                        #12
                        The wind seems to be getting worst so we will be staying inside. The kids were begging to go outside. But we are doing lots of "rainy day" activities.

                        I checked my original post to make sure I wrote ear ache not infection. I do know the difference. I wrote ear ache.

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                        • jenn
                          Daycare.com Member
                          • Jan 2012
                          • 695

                          #13
                          With a wind advisory we stay inside. If the sand is blowing in our faces we stay inside. Other than that, we go out. However, in Kansas, wind is the normal.

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                          • spud912
                            Trix are for kids
                            • Jan 2011
                            • 2398

                            #14
                            Yeah in Arizona we get a lot of wind and blowing dirt. The kids actually really love any weather out of the norm (hot, dry and sunny). I suppose if it were cold I would be less inclined to stay out awhile, but that's only because I can't handle the cold ::. Today it was 76 degrees and very windy...a little dusty and a few extra branches in the yard . We also go out in the rain whenever we chance upon some, even if it messes with our schedule. The ONLY time I keep the kids in all day is if we are in the dead heat of summer and the highs are projected to be above 112 degrees (with a heat advisory/warning). Those days are the WORST!!!! I hate inside days!!! We usually only have about 5-10 days per year where we don't go outside at all. Even when the high is projected at 110, we usually do still make it outside (for 30 minutes at 8:30 am when it is "only" ~95 and then we do water play).

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                            • Michelle
                              Daycare.com Member
                              • Jan 2011
                              • 1932

                              #15
                              Originally posted by GrannyJ
                              The wind seems to be getting worst so we will be staying inside. The kids were begging to go outside. But we are doing lots of "rainy day" activities.

                              I checked my original post to make sure I wrote ear ache not infection. I do know the difference. I wrote ear ache.
                              "checking your post" really unnecessary! my goodness people don't have to be so nick picky! Granny ... you are awesome for caring about your childrens comfort! happyface

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