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There is
no event more joyous than having a baby. The changes news of a baby bring to
your psyche, your home, your heart, and your body announce that something
amazing is getting ready to happen. Carl Sandburg wrote that "a baby is
God's opinion that life should go." Allowing that life to go on requires
that parents be vigilant and responsible.
An
emergency is a sudden unexpected occurrence that requires immediate action. An
emergency can have a devastating impact on the life and development of our most
vulnerable citizens: the elderly, pregnant women, and young babies.
Conscientious parents realize it is never too soon to establish a plan that
addresses emergencies.
Emergency Preparation
A major
concern during an emergency whether
natural or man-made, is the availability of food. No time is that more
important than when a woman is pregnant or has a new baby to feed. What and
when we will eat determines who survives.
Emergencies
place everyone involved in a survival mode. Being pregnant is no different. The
uncertainty of our times suggest that it is wise to prepare for the
unimaginable before it arrives at your door. In the case of flooding a strong
waterproof container should be used to store food items that might be needed.
Water, can goods, sanitizers, and some clothing should be stored in a high dry
place. Everyone should know where the container is located.
If the
disaster requires an evacuation from the home, your car becomes part of your
emergency preparedness. Again a durable waterproof bin that will fit
comfortably in your trunk should be filled with water, clothing, sanitizers,
covering such as thick fleece fabric, that
will keep babies, pregnant women, and other family members safe and warm.
Emergency food storage
preparation is obviously going to be
handled differently when a young baby is involved. Where adults and young
children can survive for a couple of days without water, a baby cannot. Babies
will become sick very quickly without the proper food. Having an emergency plan
for your baby is vitally important. A baby that feeds exclusively at its
mother's breast will fare better during an emergency. The mother doesn't need
to store supplies of baby food because breast milk supplies all of the fluids
and nutrients a baby needs. If there is enough warning, breast milk could be
pumped and put on ice for later use. Its short shelf life prevents getting
enough milk for long term usage. Therefore, included in the storage bin
containing food one would need canned formula and water that would be used only
for the baby.
Having a
baby is a joyous experience that
everyone should live through at least once. Babies are a great responsibility.
With them one has to plan for the good as well as the bad so best practice is
to always be prepared.
Lee Flynn is a freelance writer. Through small local workshops and articles, Lee trains and teaches others on home
preparation, healthy living, food storage techniques, and self
reliance.
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