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Children who have outgrown child safety seats should be properly restrained in booster seats until they are at least 8 years old, unless they are 4’9” tall. This guide provides parents with informatio... Details >
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation
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Important crib safety information provided to parents on putting babies to sleep safely. This information is in keeping with CPSC's Safe Cribs for Kids Campaign. Families can call 1-866-SafeCrib for ... Details >
These guidelines recommend that pregnant and breastfeeding women refrain from taking aspirin. The dangers of aspirin to developing fetuses and infants are described.... Details >
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, National Institutes of Health
Most parents have heard about the need to childproof their home. But they might not know that more children ages 1 to 14 are killed by injuries that can be prevented than by any other cause. This broc... Details >
Parents, guardians, and adults who care for children face constant challenges when trying to help keep children safer in today's fast-paced world. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children ... Details >
This page helps find a car inspection station near you. Click on "find Coalition events near you" on the left side of the page then select your state on the drop-down menu and click "go". On the state... Details >
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is emphasizing the importance of knowing your ABC’s of toy safety: (A) awareness, and knowing the (B) benefits, for (C) consumers – (Awareness Benefi... Details >
A home may represent a haven of safety and security. But for young children, it can be also a minefield of potentially dangerous falls. This brochure offers tips to help make your home free of fall ha... Details >
Allowing kids to go online without supervision or ground rules is like allowing them to explore a major metropolitan area by themselves. The Internet, like a city, offers an enormous array of entertai... Details >
October is Children’s Health Month, and it is full of opportunities to teach your kids safe and healthy habits. This page provides tips for parents and activity sheets for kids to teach them how to st... Details >
Office of Women's Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Although pesticides can be beneficial to society, they can be dangerous if used carelessly or if they are not stored properly and out of the reach of children. This document provides recommendations f... Details >
Office of Pesticide Programs, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances/EPA
This fact sheet presents an overview of childhood playground injuries that covers prevalence, hospitalization, mortality, prevention, and the goals of the National Program for Playground Safety.... Details >
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
This page links to a list of publications from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission that focus on child water safety and drowning prevention. Some topics covered include hair entrapment in drai... Details >
By the time children enter kindergarten, they may display some of the traits they will carry throughout their lives, like an aptitude for math, a hot temper, or a sharp wit. At a very young age, child... Details >
Office of Women's Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Accidental injury is a leading killer of children 14 and under worldwide. Most of these accidental injuries can be prevented by taking simple safety measures. This page provides parents with links to ... Details >
This page provides parents with links to frequently asked questions about safety tips and children. Topics include bike/helmet, school/playground, sports/recreation, and toy.... Details >
This consumer alert urges parents not to place infants to sleep on soft bedding products, including those products intended for use by infants. The recommendation is that parents place infants in a cr... Details >
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Follow these simple steps to help you save children from environmental hazards around the home... Details >
Office of Pesticide Programs, Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances/EPA
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This is a list of safety tips for buying and storing toys.... Details >
This guide was written (with assistance from law enforcement and youth service professionals) by parents who have experienced the trauma of a missing child. It provides firsthand insights into what pa... Details >