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Home Safety See All
In general, take your child to an emergency room after an injury any time you think the problem may need urgent care. ...more
 Safety for You and Your Child in Home Safety
You can help your child by being prepared and preventing injuries from happening. It is important to take charge of your child's health and follow a program designed to help you and your family stay healthy and safe. ...more
Consider in advance what kinds of disasters might strike your area. Do you live in an earthquake zone? Is flooding a possibility? Then think about what you'll do in an emergency. ...more
For safety's sake, look through your home often. Keep an eye out for not-so-obvious hazards. ...more
 Keep Kids Safe During Yard Work in Home Safety
Power tools make yard work easier, from mowing the lawn to trimming the bushes. But these tools also pose a threat to children if precautions aren't taken. Read on for important safety steps. ...more
It's best to let the professionals handle the firework displays. If you plan to celebrate the holiday with your own fireworks, these precautions can help prevent injuries. ...more
 Household Safety Checklist in Home Safety
Use this list as part of a thorough safety check of your home. It can help prevent accidents and injuries. ...more
 Emergency Contact Information in Home Safety
In an emergency, it is easy to "forget" even the most well-known information. That's why it is crucial to complete the information in this form for each member of your household. ...more
In general, take your child to an emergency room after an injury any time you think the problem may need urgent care. ...more
 Safety for You and Your Child in Home Safety
You can help your child by being prepared and preventing injuries from happening. It is important to take charge of your child's health and follow a program designed to help you and your family stay healthy and safe. ...more
Consider in advance what kinds of disasters might strike your area. Do you live in an earthquake zone? Is flooding a possibility? Then think about what you'll do in an emergency. ...more
For safety's sake, look through your home often. Keep an eye out for not-so-obvious hazards. ...more
 Keep Kids Safe During Yard Work in Home Safety
Power tools make yard work easier, from mowing the lawn to trimming the bushes. But these tools also pose a threat to children if precautions aren't taken. Read on for important safety steps. ...more
It's best to let the professionals handle the firework displays. If you plan to celebrate the holiday with your own fireworks, these precautions can help prevent injuries. ...more
 Household Safety Checklist in Home Safety
Use this list as part of a thorough safety check of your home. It can help prevent accidents and injuries. ...more
 Emergency Contact Information in Home Safety
In an emergency, it is easy to "forget" even the most well-known information. That's why it is crucial to complete the information in this form for each member of your household. ...more
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Airway ObstructionSee All
Choking hazards in the home: round, firm foods, such as grapes and popcorn, and small nonfood items, such as coins, balloons, and marbles. ...more
 Airway Obstruction: Prevention in Airway Obstruction
Because most accidental child strangulations, chokings, and suffocations happen in the home, it's important to carefully childproof your residence. ...more
As part of your preparation for your new baby, you probably got an infant safety seat for the car. But do you know how to make sure it’s installed correctly? And when do you switch to a child safety seat? Learn the ins and outs of safe car travel for your little one. ...more
 Emergency Contact Information in Airway Obstruction
In an emergency, it is easy to "forget" even the most well-known information. That's why it is crucial to complete the information in this form for each member of your household. ...more
Choking hazards in the home: round, firm foods, such as grapes and popcorn, and small nonfood items, such as coins, balloons, and marbles. ...more
 Airway Obstruction: Prevention in Airway Obstruction
Because most accidental child strangulations, chokings, and suffocations happen in the home, it's important to carefully childproof your residence. ...more
As part of your preparation for your new baby, you probably got an infant safety seat for the car. But do you know how to make sure it’s installed correctly? And when do you switch to a child safety seat? Learn the ins and outs of safe car travel for your little one. ...more
 Emergency Contact Information in Airway Obstruction
In an emergency, it is easy to "forget" even the most well-known information. That's why it is crucial to complete the information in this form for each member of your household. ...more
Bicycle & Skating SafetySee All
Read on for specific safety and injury prevention tips for wheel sports--from biking and inline skating to skateboarding and scooters. ...more
Learn helpful tips on what type and size of bike is right for your child, depending on their age, size, and ability. ...more
Detailed information on bicycle, inline skating, skateboarding, and scooter safety...more
Read on for specific safety and injury prevention tips for wheel sports--from biking and inline skating to skateboarding and scooters. ...more
Learn helpful tips on what type and size of bike is right for your child, depending on their age, size, and ability. ...more
Detailed information on bicycle, inline skating, skateboarding, and scooter safety...more
Car SafetySee All
As part of your preparation for your new baby, you probably got an infant safety seat for the car. But do you know how to make sure it’s installed correctly? And when do you switch to a child safety seat? Learn the ins and outs of safe car travel for your little one. ...more
 Car Seat Safety and Distracted Driving in Car Safety
Detailed information on car safety....more
 Pedestrian Safety in Car Safety
Children are at higher risk for pedestrian injury and death because they often don't understand traffic rules or the danger that vehicles pose. In addition, parents and caregivers often overestimate a child's traffic skills. Read on to learn how to keep your child safe. ...more
 Youth Suicide in Car Safety
Suicide is when a teen causes his or her own death on purpose. Before trying to take his or her own life, a teen may have thoughts of wanting to die. Read on to learn how to recognize the warning signs, and how to get your teen help. ...more
As part of your preparation for your new baby, you probably got an infant safety seat for the car. But do you know how to make sure it’s installed correctly? And when do you switch to a child safety seat? Learn the ins and outs of safe car travel for your little one. ...more
 Car Seat Safety and Distracted Driving in Car Safety
Detailed information on car safety....more
 Pedestrian Safety in Car Safety
Children are at higher risk for pedestrian injury and death because they often don't understand traffic rules or the danger that vehicles pose. In addition, parents and caregivers often overestimate a child's traffic skills. Read on to learn how to keep your child safe. ...more
 Youth Suicide in Car Safety
Suicide is when a teen causes his or her own death on purpose. Before trying to take his or her own life, a teen may have thoughts of wanting to die. Read on to learn how to recognize the warning signs, and how to get your teen help. ...more
Fire and Firearm SafetySee All
Children are at increased risk for serious fire and burn injuries and death because they have thinner skin than adults. This results in burns at lower temperatures. ...more
 Fire Safety in Fire and Firearm Safety
Detailed information on fire and burn safety....more
 Firearms Safety in Fire and Firearm Safety
Detailed information on firearm safety and prevention....more
Children are at increased risk for serious fire and burn injuries and death because they have thinner skin than adults. This results in burns at lower temperatures. ...more
 Fire Safety in Fire and Firearm Safety
Detailed information on fire and burn safety....more
 Firearms Safety in Fire and Firearm Safety
Detailed information on firearm safety and prevention....more
Toy and Product SafetySee All
Small toys or toys with small removal parts are not appropriate for children ages 3 and younger. ...more
 Toy Safety—Prevention in Toy and Product Safety
Most toys today are safe. But injuries still happen. Read this article for helpful tips on preventing toy-related injuries. ...more
You may have heard reports about lead paint causing recalls of children’s toys. While federal officials and health experts work to fix the problem, what can you do to keep your kids safe? First, you can check your child's toys against those listed as being recalled due to lead issues. ...more
Toy-related injuries send tens of thousands of children to the emergency room each year. Most injuries occur when parents give their children toys meant for older children. ...more
Polycarbonate plastic is durable, impact-resistant, and clear. It is widely used in food and drink containers, but research has raised concerns over its health effects. ...more
Small toys or toys with small removal parts are not appropriate for children ages 3 and younger. ...more
 Toy Safety—Prevention in Toy and Product Safety
Most toys today are safe. But injuries still happen. Read this article for helpful tips on preventing toy-related injuries. ...more
You may have heard reports about lead paint causing recalls of children’s toys. While federal officials and health experts work to fix the problem, what can you do to keep your kids safe? First, you can check your child's toys against those listed as being recalled due to lead issues. ...more
Toy-related injuries send tens of thousands of children to the emergency room each year. Most injuries occur when parents give their children toys meant for older children. ...more
Polycarbonate plastic is durable, impact-resistant, and clear. It is widely used in food and drink containers, but research has raised concerns over its health effects. ...more
Falls and Water SafetySee All
 Preventing Falls in Falls and Water Safety
Falls are the most common cause of injury visits to the emergency room for young children. Falls cause more open wounds, fractures, and brain injuries than any other cause. Read on to learn about safety steps you can take to prevent a fall for your child. ...more
 Water Safety for Parents in Falls and Water Safety
Read on to learn preventive steps to protect children from drowning in homes, pools, and open waters, such as lakes, rivers, and oceans. ...more
 Water Safety—Prevention in Falls and Water Safety
A detailed look at water safety and drowning prevention tips for kids of all ages....more
 Water Safety and Teens in Falls and Water Safety
Teens are more likely to know how to swim. But they are still at risk for drowning. Read on for important tips to help protect your teen from drowning. ...more
 Preventing Falls in Falls and Water Safety
Falls are the most common cause of injury visits to the emergency room for young children. Falls cause more open wounds, fractures, and brain injuries than any other cause. Read on to learn about safety steps you can take to prevent a fall for your child. ...more
 Water Safety for Parents in Falls and Water Safety
Read on to learn preventive steps to protect children from drowning in homes, pools, and open waters, such as lakes, rivers, and oceans. ...more
 Water Safety—Prevention in Falls and Water Safety
A detailed look at water safety and drowning prevention tips for kids of all ages....more
 Water Safety and Teens in Falls and Water Safety
Teens are more likely to know how to swim. But they are still at risk for drowning. Read on for important tips to help protect your teen from drowning. ...more