Millions of toys are out there, and hundreds of new ones hit the stores each year. Toys are supposed to be fun and are an important part of any child’s development. But each year, scores of kids are treated in hospital emergency departments for toy-related injuries. Choking is a particular risk for kids ages 3…
Child’s Room/Bedroom Does your baby’s changing table have a safety belt? Are all painted cribs, bassinets, and high chairs made after 1978? (Prior to this, paint was lead based.) Are crib slats less than 2-3/8 inches (6 centimeters) apart? Are the crib’s headboard and footboard free of large cut-outs? Is all of the hardware on…
Bathroom, Laundry, and Garage: Household Safety Checklist Bathroom Is the thermostat on the hot water heater set below 120°F (49°C)? Are razor blades, nail scissors, and other sharp tools stored in a locked cabinet? Are childproof latches installed on all drawers and cabinets? Do the outlets have ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) (which may protect…
When a child is choking, it means that an object — usually food or a toy — is stuck in the trachea (the airway), keeping air from flowing normally into or out of the lungs, so the child can’t breathe properly. The trachea is usually protected by a small flap of cartilage called the epiglottis . The trachea and…
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2015 Resource Guide In 2013, fires and burns were the fourth leading cause of injury-related deaths to children ages 1-18 in the U.S. (WISQARS). Most of these deaths were caused by residential fires, although a working smoke detector can reduce by half the risk of dying in a home fire (NFPA). In addition, it is important to note that…
Three key ways to stop electric shock drowning. By Capt. Vincent Daniello April 28, 2016 This photo depicts two huge safety mistakes. The child is not wearing a life jacket, and she is swimming in a marina. (Don’t worry. Eight-year-old Ella is safe. We staged the shot by having her jump from one boat swim platform to…
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By Trish Van Pilsum, FOX 9 News In the past four months, four young people have drowned or nearly drowned in pools even though there are adults nearby. So, how do children drown in plain sight? A first-of-its-kind test shows why. “It was the same thing that happened to me,” Tyler Lazerte, who slipped under…
At the National Safe Boating Council, we believe wearing a life jacket is the simplest way to ensure the safety of you and your loved ones while enjoying a day on the water. It’s tempting to not wear a life jacket while on the water, especially on nice days. You want to get some sun,…