3 Year Visit

• Arts and crafts
  • Use nontoxic markers and other low volatile organic compound (VOC) materials.
  • Avoid imported art products as safety standards overseas may be less stringent.
• Physical activity
  • Choose family activities that encourage physical activity (walking, tag, short hikes, etc.).
  • Take stairs over escalators.
  • Walk or bike rather than drive.
• Local air quality
  • Follow activity guidelines associated with the Air Quality Index (AQI), reported in newspapers, on television, on radio, and at www.epa.gov/airnow.
  • Children with asthma or respiratory illness are at higher risk.

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