How to Get Baby Ready for Sleep Dress baby in a wearable blanket, onesie or similar clothing for every sleep. A loose blanket could cover baby’s airway or make their body temperature too high.Place baby on their backs for naps and at night until they are 1 year old. Once babies can roll back[...]
For those of us with young children, we have to be careful when our little ones are in the water or near it at your home, the beach or somewhere else. Please take the following precautions seriously. Actively Supervise Kids in or Around Water Never leave your child unattended around[...]
Parents: please make sure your children wear helmets if they skate or skateboard. Helmets Are a Must Every skater should wear a helmet. Wrist guards, knee pads and elbow pads are a good idea for everyone, but especially for beginners. Mouth guards are good protection against broken teeth. Find the[...]
Playgrounds are a source of fun for children, but they can also cause injuries. Take a moment to learn about playground safety from Safe Kids Worldwide. Supervise Kids Using Playground Equipment Actively supervise children on playgrounds. It won’t be hard – they’ll probably be calling for you to watch them[...]
Sometimes babies are so peaceful and quiet in the backseat that we can forget they are even there, and it can be tempting to leave a sleeping baby in the car so we don’t have to wake them up while we quickly run into the store. But leaving a child[...]
Let’s focus on driving safety. Distracted Drivers and Pedestrians Keep an eye out for distracted pedestrians and drivers who may not be paying attention to you, especially when backing out of parking spaces. Shopping center parking lots are busier during the holidays. Remind your teen driver to be extra[...]
Suspense may be important in a movie, but not when you are buying products for your young children. A high chair, crib or even a swing set for the back yard can be among the most important investments in your career as a parent. But there’s a way to take[...]
Halloween might be scary for different reasons than you think. On average, twice as many kids are killed while walking on Halloween than on any other day of the year. With a few tips and tricks, kids can stay safe while out walking. Top safety tips for kids:[...]
Unintentional suffocation is the leading cause of injury-related death among children less than a year old. Know the facts: 82% of accidental suffocation deaths among infants occur in bed. On average, each death costs 1.3 million dollars and each injury roughly $110,000. The majority of childhood suffocation, choking and strangulation[...]
Participation in sports offers tremendous social, emotional and physical benefits for children. We know that one of the worst things for kids is being on the sidelines with an injury. As parents and coaches, there are simple things we can do to help reduce preventable injuries – so our kids[...]