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A Parent's Guide to Buying and Using Booster Seats

Also available in: Spanish 

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

A Parent's Guide to Internet Safety

This brochure discusses children's risks of exposure to exploitation and harm by computer-sex offenders. Parents are offered tips on what to look for and do if they suspect that a child is communicati... Details >

U.S. Department of Justice

A Safe Crib For Your Baby

Also available in: Spanish 

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 >

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Aspirin and Pregnancy/Aspirin and Breastfeeding

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

Child Safety - Home Safety Council  External Link

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 >

Home Safety Council  External Link

Child Safety Resources - National Center for Missing and Exploited Children   External Link

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 >

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children  External Link

Child Safety Seat Inspection Station Locator

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 >

Safe Kids Worldwide  External Link

CPSC Delivers the ABC’s of Toy Safety

Also available in: Spanish 

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 >

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Healthy Habits for TV, Video Games, and the Internet  External Link

Too much screen time can have unhealthy side effects on your child. Learn why it's wise to monitor and limit the time your child spends playing video games, watching TV, and playing games on the Inter... Details >

Nemours Foundation  External Link

Internet Safety Tips for Kids  External Link

Important safety tips for children using the Internet. Includes tips on parent permission, bad language, using credit cards and dealing with strangers online.... Details >

SAMHSA's National Mental Health Information Center, Center for Mental Health Services