Bike riding is a great way to get active outside. We want kids and families to ride their bikes as much as possible. However.. DID YOU KNOW: Properly-fitted helmets can reduce the risk of head injuries by at least 45 percent – yet less than half of children 14 and under usually wear a bike helmet...
Engineers are working hard to ensure that cars and car seats are designed to keep kids as safe as possible. But it’s up to every parent to take full advantage of these innovations by making sure car seats and booster seats are used and installed correctly. THE FACTS: Road injuries are the leading...
Toys and games are tons of fun for kids and adults. Whether your kids are working on a puzzle, playing with building blocks or even inventing their own games. THE FACTS: In 2011, 188,400 children under the age of 15 years were seen in emergency departments for toy-related injuries. That's 516 kids...
Halloween Safety Everyone loves a good scare on Halloween, but not when it comes to child safety. There are several easy and effective behaviors that parents can share with kids to help reduce their risk of injury. Hard Facts On average, children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car and...
Everyone loves a good scare on Halloween, but not when it comes to child safety. There are several easy and effective behaviors that parents can share with kids to help reduce their risk of injury. THE FACTS: On average, children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car and killed on...