On Friday, 22 February 2013 19:51:49 UTC, Len Wood wrote:
On Feb 22, 7:28*pm, Lawrence13 wrote:

This article really does make a mockery out of the ridiculous UKMO Orange Alert3 Cold weather warnungshttp://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/cold-weather-alert/#?tab=c....



Here's what they warn

"Advice: Prolonged periods of cold weather can be dangerous, especially for the very young, very old or those with chronic diseases.



If you want more information about how cold weather can affect your health please visitwww.nhs.uk. If you are concerned about your health or somebody you care for, please contact NHS Direct on 0845 4647,"



Of course UKMO forgot to add on the last part 'please contact NHS Direct on 0845 4647' and there (my words) they will proceed to try and kill you with neglect and disease.



However I digress, the cold weather warning mentions the vulnerable like the very young.



Oh yeah try telling that to parents in Scandinavia who regularly put their babies out in prams in temperatures of -10C



http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-21537988



It really put that whole pathetic warning system into perspective



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'try telling that to parents in Scandinavia who regularly put their

babies out in prams in temperatures of -10C '



This is true. I have seen it with my own eyes.



However, they do wrap the little ones in three of four layers of

clothing and make sure the pram is not facing into the wind.



Your average parent in this country is less likely to know how to

prepare a child for sleeping out in such unusual conditions so best to

warn them not to try?

It is a nanny state after all.





Len

Very good Len and I'm glad you said that, However some will take umbrage at my post and start throwing their toys out the pram and in this weather!!!!!!!!!