Safety
Accidents and injuries can hurt children, and many can be prevented. As children grow, the sorts of accidents they are at risk for change.
Safety topics include:
- baby bouncer
- car safety
- childproofing your home
- drowning prevention
- guns
- holiday safety
- indoor air pollution
- lead poisoning
- playground safety
- poison information
- safety tips
- snake bites
- strangers
More information
Visit these websites for more information:
A Guide to Playground Safety - American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
A Parent's Guide to Internet Safety - U.S. Department of Justice/FBI Publications
Being Safe in the Kitchen - Kids Health, The Nemours Foundation
Booster Seat Information - www.boosterseat.gov
Car Safety Seats: A Guide for Families - American Academy of Pediatrics
Childproofing Your Home - 12 Safety Devices to Protect Your Children - Consumer Product Safety Commission
Choosing Safe Toys - Kids Health for Parents, The Nemours Foundation
First Aid and Safety - The Nemours Foundation
Is Your Child in the Right Car Seat? - NHTSA - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Kids on the Move: Walking And Biking Safely - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Noisy Toys, Dangerous Play - American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Preventing Kids from Swallowing Coin Lithium Button Batteries - Safe Kids USA
Safe Kids USA - www.safekids.org
safecar.gov - NHTSA - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Safety Basics - Safe Kids USA
Safety Links - Safe Kids USA
Safety Tips - The Center for Children with Special Needs - Seattle Children's
Summer Safety Tips - American Academy of Pediatrics
Sun and Water Safety - American Academy of Pediatrics
Visit Our Injury Prevention Center - Phoenix Children's Hospital
