Safety and Injury Prevention
Know the types of burns you can get and how to keep you and your family safe.
Choking hazards in the home: round, firm foods, such as grapes and popcorn, and small nonfood items, such as coins, balloons, and marbles.
Infants and children under age 4 are particularly at risk for choking on food or small objects because their upper airways are smaller, and they tend to explore things with their mouths.
Because most accidental child strangulations, chokings, and suffocations happen in the home, it's important to carefully childproof your residence.
Falls are the most common cause of injury visits to the emergency room for young children. Falls cause more open wounds, fractures, and brain injuries than any other cause. Read on to learn about safety steps you can take to prevent a fall for your child.
Detailed information on falls and preventing injuries and death in children
Children are at increased risk for serious fire and burn injuries and death because they have thinner skin than adults. This results in burns at lower temperatures.
Detailed information on fire safety and burns and preventing injuries and death in children
Detailed information on fire and burn safety.
Detailed information on firearm safety and preventing injuries and death in children
Detailed information on safety and injury prevention of children
As part of your preparation for your new baby, you probably got an infant safety seat for the car. But do you know how to make sure it’s installed correctly? And when do you switch to a child safety seat? Learn the ins and outs of safe car travel for your little one.
Detailed information on motor vehicle safety, including installing and using child safety seats and booster seats
Children are at higher risk for pedestrian injury and death because they often don't understand traffic rules or the danger that vehicles pose. In addition, parents and caregivers often overestimate a child's traffic skills. Read on to learn how to keep your child safe.
Detailed information on safety and injury prevention of children
Playing sports has many benefits for a child. But the correct safety measures need to be taken. Read on to learn more.
Detailed information on sports safety for kids, including safety gear and equipment
Because they are still growing, children are more susceptible to sports injuries. Half of those injuries could be prevented with proper safety gear, safer playing environments, and established safety rules.
Small toys or toys with small removal parts are not appropriate for children ages 3 and younger.
Detailed information on toy safety and injury prevention in children
Most toys today are safe. But injuries still happen. Read this article for helpful tips on preventing toy-related injuries.
Read on to learn preventive steps to protect children from drowning in homes, pools, and open waters, such as lakes, rivers, and oceans.
Preventive steps parents can take to protect their children from drowning.
A detailed look at water safety and drowning prevention tips for kids of all ages.
Detailed information on bicycle, in-line skating, and skateboarding safety
Read on for specific safety and injury prevention tips for wheel sports--from biking and inline skating to skateboarding and scooters.
Suicide is when a teen causes his or her own death on purpose. Before trying to take his or her own life, a teen may have thoughts of wanting to die. Read on to learn how to recognize the warning signs, and how to get your teen help.
Detailed information on firearm safety and prevention.