It is terrible to think about, but tragedies can happen to anyone.
According to Safe Kids Worldwide, a child dies from heatstroke in a vehicle every 10 days. More than half of those children were forgotten by a caring adult who became distracted.
You won't forget your phone, so put it or your purse or backpack in the back seat with your child.
As we all are spending more time at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it means children could be exploring more than they normally do and getting around potentially dangerous items in the home.
Nine out of 10 poisonings occur at home, and half of the 2 million calls to Poison Control involve children ages 5 and under.
If your child has a seasonal or food allergy, he is not alone. The occurrence of seasonal, food, and skin allergies has increased greatly over the past decade. The reason for the rise has not been determined, but what is known is that there are no cures.
Winter weather means sledding, skating and maybe a snowball fight or two. Help keep your kids safe while enjoying winter sports with a few tips from SafeKids.
Stay Warm
A bright, cold winter day calls for outside play. Make sunscreen your children's first layer, and then dress them in layers of warm clothing. SafeKids reminds parents to bring the kids inside periodically to warm up, replace wet clothing and prevent hypothermia or frostbite.
If you’re the parent of more than one child, congratulations—you’re doing one of the toughest jobs there is.
We all dream of our kids getting along well, playing together, protecting each other and being best friends. But sometimes that just isn’t what happens in our day-to-day lives.
The holiday season is ramping up! Are you feeling rushed yet?
When shopping for gifts for the little ones in our lives, no matter how busy we are, it’s important to take the time to keep safety information in mind.
“Toys and games are fun for kids of all ages, but you want to make sure everyone stays safe while having a blast,” said Jill Lucas, a Carilion Clinic community health educator and coordinator for Safe Kids Southwest Virginia.
