The first week of February is National Burn Awareness Week. To prevent burns, you first need to know the most common causes. Scalding Scald injury is the primary focus of this year’s Burn Awareness week. It is a leading cause of burn injury in people of all ages and the most common cause of burn […]
Don’t Forget Basketball during Winter Sports Traumatic Brain Injury Month
January 7, 2015 By
January is National Winter Sports Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness month. The risk of brain injury in youth sports and the long term harm of concussion and repetitive subconcussive injury has gained awareness and more schools and parents are taking steps to protect kids from the dangers. But, when we think about concussions in sports, we […]
Tips for Choosing Safe Toys This Holiday Season
December 10, 2014 By
Shopping for children’s gifts can be hectic and confusing. Getting an early start can make it easier and reduce the stress, but even if you are shopping at the last minute you cannot forget to take safety into account. There are just too many dangerous and defective toys on the market to let it slide. […]
Leaving Your Child in the Car in Winter Can be Deadly Too
December 2, 2014 By
We’ve heard too many tragic stories of kids dying this summer after being left in a hot car. The danger doesn’t end as temperatures drop. Infants and young children should not be left unattended in cars any time of year. There is s till a risk of heat stroke, and well as hypothermia. Parents who […]
Child Airplane Passenger Safety
November 26, 2014 By
In February, 2014, a baby was thrown from its mother’s arms and five people were injured badly enough to go to the hospital when a United Airlines flight hit severe turbulence. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) does not require children under two years old to have their own seat on an airplane. Technically, your baby […]
Utah Train Accident Highlights Railroad Track Dangers
November 20, 2014 By
Five-Year-Old Killed in Utah Train Accident Highlights Importance of Teaching Kids about the Railroad Track Dangers On November 9, five-year-old Emanuel Romero Rivera was struck by a train in Spanish Fork, Utah. He died from his injuries. He was playing on the track with his sister and cousin when the train came around the bend. […]
Child Safety: Securing Furniture to Prevent Child Injuries
November 14, 2014 By
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), a child is killed in a tip-over accident, involving a piece of furniture or appliance, every two weeks. According to the Child Injury Prevention Alliance (CIPA) over 40 children are treated in emergency rooms for tip-over injuries each day. Tip-overs are usually the result of a child […]
Are Parents Responsible for Car Accidents Their Children Cause?
November 10, 2014 By
This is something that every parent of a teen driver and every victim of an accident caused by a minor needs to know. Unfortunately, like most legal questions, the answer is, “it depends on the circumstances, and the laws in your state.” We know that is frustrating, and we are going to give you the […]
Halloween: Hosting Trick-or-Treaters Safely
October 30, 2014 By
When you think about Halloween safety, it’s easy to overlook the hazards on your own front porch and in your yard, especially those that you have grown accustomed to and see every day. You can help prevent accidents and injuries on your property by looking at the setting with fresh eyes, and considering what might […]
