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Safety Tips

Unintentional injury is still the number one killer of America’s children, taking more lives than disease, violence and suicide. In 1996 alone, nearly 6,300 children died from unintentional injuries, and each year more than 14 million children –– a staggering 1 out of 4 –– are injured seriously enough to require medical attention. Every one of these injuries affects an innocent child.

Prevention is the cure. Many of these injuries happen during a lapse in supervision or because a safety device wasn’t used. It’s estimated that by taking these and other simple precautions almost all (90 percent) of these unintentional injuries can be avoided. In the links below, find out why kids are at risk for unintentional injury, and learn how you can keep your kids safe at home, at play and on the way!

  • Baby - Your infant depends on you completely. Learn lifesaving prevention tips for keeping him safe and sound.
  • Bike/Helmet - Independence is bliss for a child on two wheels. Find out how to help your child ride safely.
  • Car - As your youngest passengers grow and change, so should their car seats! Learn how to travel safely with your children.
  • Fire - A child who has learned basic fire safety is less likely to experience a home fire – and far more likely to survive if he does. Is your family prepared?
  • Firearms - Kids and guns can be a deadly mix. Learn how to store firearms safely and protect your children from unintentional firearm injury.
  • Heat and Entrapment
  • Heat In Cars
  • Hidden Hazards - Did you know that even shopping carts and baby walkers can be dangerous for kids? Check out these lesser-known injury risks.
  • Home - Did you know that the home may be the most dangerous place for your children? Find simple ways to make yours safer.
  • Pedestrian - The day your child took his first steps was one of your proudest. Teach him to keep walking safely throughout his childhood.
  • Poison - Young children love to explore the world through their mouths. Find out how to keep those explorations safe and protect your children from unintentional poisoning.
  • School/Playground - Your kids spend almost one-fourth of their waking hours in school. Learn how to help them stay smart and play safe.
  • Sports/Recreations - Do you have young athletes at home? Find out what you can do to protect them as they play.
  • Summer - Tragedies peak during the summer months (May to August) because children are supervised less, have more free time and engage in more outdoor activities. Don’t take a vacation from safety.
  • Toddler - Each day, your toddler makes a new discovery. Protect her path by being aware of the risks that could harm her.
  • Toy - Some of your child’s most enjoyable hours are spent playing with toys. Make sure they’re not putting her at risk!
  • Water - Drowning can happen quickly and silently – at the beach or even in the bathtub. Learn how to keep kids safe without having to keep them dry.