Vehicles pose many safety risks for children. While car accidents are a common cause of injury, there are a variety of other dangers that parents and caregivers should be aware of. In this article, we’ll focus on tips for preventing backover incidents and trunk entrapment. Backover Incidents This type of accident most often occurs when […]
National Bath Safety Month: Tips to Prevent Injuries
January is National Bath Safety Month. While baths and showers are necessary, they can also present great risk for young children as well as older adults. From accidental drowning to slipping in the shower, many injuries can be prevented with these tips. Make sure to have a no-slip rug or bathmat beside the tub or […]
Fire Safety for Kids: Prevent Burns from Gas Fireplaces
Every day, three children under the age of six go to the emergency room for burns related to fireplaces, according to Safe Kids Worldwide. To raise awareness about the dangers associated with gas fireplaces, they created a great infographic which you can find here. Third-degree burns can occur with less than one second of contact […]
Prevent Holiday Injuries This Season
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission has compiled advice for keeping everyone safe and preventing holiday injuries this season. From holiday cooking and decoration to the toys under the Christmas tree, safety issues can cause serious injuries. Holiday Injuries in the Kitchen Cooking is the top cause of residential fires. An average of 1,700 […]
COVID-19: Is Trick or Treat Canceled?
The coronavirus pandemic has impacted our lives in many ways. What should you expect this Halloween? While traditional trick-or-treating may look a lot different or not be an option this year, you can still have plenty of fun! Halloween Activities & COVID-19 Here are several activities categorized by the CDC transmission risk categories for events: […]
