Child Safety and Injury Prevention Tips
Unfortunately, many kids are forced to visit Emergency Rooms and Urgent Cares due to injuries such as falls, breaks, burns or scalds, just to name a few. This page offers some helpful hints and information on protecting your child from life's everyday dangers.
- ATV and ROV Safety Tips
All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) are motorized off-road vehicles that require a great deal of preparation, training and awareness to be used safely.
- Bike Helmet Safety
Bicycles provide endless hours of enjoyment and great exercise for children, but here's how to keep your child safe when using wheeled sports and recreation devices.
- Burns and Scalds
Here are a few simple steps to keep your child safe from potential burns and scalds in your home.
- Car Seat Safety
Parents, grandparents and child care professionals place children in cars, vans and other vehicles every day. Learn here how to install and use a car seat for your child safely.
- Heatstroke Safety
Leaving a child alone in a car can lead to serious injury or death from heatstroke, even in cooler temperatures. Get the hard facts about heatstroke safety.
- Hydration Safety
How much water should a child drink while playing sports? Learn the facts on keeping your child hydrated and safe./li>
- Infant Safe Sleep and Baby Safety
Creating a safe environment for your baby to sleep is not as easy as you think. Understanding what is required to keep a crib safe is critical. Learn tips on safe sleep for babies, as well as other ways to make sure you little one is protected.
- Medication Safety
Medication poisoning is the leading cause of poisoning in children. Here are some great tips for storing, giving out and getting rid of medication safely in your home, and what to do when it's time to get help.
- Pedestrian Safety
Did you know 1 in 4 high school students cross the street while distracted on their way to school? Learn this and many other tips on how your child can be a safe pedestrian.
- Playground Safety
Playgrounds are great places for kids to get exercise, enjoy their creative play and meet new friends. Here are some important playground safety tips for babies, toddlers and big kids.
- Sports Safety
Participation in sports offers tremendous social, emotional and physical benefits for children. For parents and coaches, here are some simple things we can do to help reduce preventable injuries.
- Toy Safety
Are your child's toys appropriate for them? Here are some safety tips to keep in mind as they're playing.
- Water Safety
Many kids love being around water, so it's important to know water safety at home, in the pool, or in open water:
- Winter Coat and Car Seat Safety
Winter is a tricky season for keeping kiddos warm and safe. Find out why coats and car seats are a dangerous combination.
