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Here we have many excellent articles on a wide variety of safety topics that apply to children of any and all age categories. The articles have been sorted into different categories. If you're looking for articles for a specific age category see Newborns , Toddlers , Preschoolers or K-12 .
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- Make an A+ in Food Safety This School Year
This timely article has many tips to help parents and students avoid the "lunch box bug". These food safety guidelines are good to review even if your children are too young to be packing a lunch to take to school.
- Report Finds Soft Bedding a Factor in Playpen Deaths
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) released a report on deaths in playpens. Since 1988, CPSC has reports of more than 200 babies who died while in playpens. In almost 100 of these deaths, soft bedding or improper or extra mattresses were present in the playpen and the babies died of suffocation or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
- Poisonings Kill About 30 Children Annually
Each year, unintentional poisonings from medicines and household chemicals kill about 30 children and prompt more than 1 million calls to the nation's poison control centers. This article aims to help prevent those childhood poisonings by reminding people to check their homes now.
- Gymnastics Safety
Hospital emergency departments treat more than 25,000 injured gymnasts under age 15 each year. Many of these injuries can be prevented if athletes and trainers know about the special injury risks associated with the sport and if safety measures and equipment are put into place.
- Preventing Choking Among Infants and Young Children
Many infants and children die each year from choking. These deaths can be prevented if parents and care givers watch their children more closely and keep dangerous toys, foods, and household items out of their reach.
- The Dangers of Electric Toys
Electric toys and other electrically operated products intended for use by children can be extremely hazardous if improperly used, used without supervision, or not properly designed and/or constructed.
- Winter Safety
With its cold and often stormy weather, winter presents many safety challenge- both indoors and out. Being prepared and following these simple safety tips can help you stay safe and warm this season.
- Winter Sports Injury Prevention
Millions of persons ski, snowboard, and sled each year in the United States. These cold weather activities, which can be exhilarating, also result in many injuries each year. By developing skills with a qualified instructor and supervising young children while they participate in these activities, you can help reduce the risk of injury.
- CPSC Welcomes High-Tech Toy Testing Equipment
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) today welcomed state-of-the-art testing technology from McDonald's Corporation and RAM Consulting. The high-tech equipment will give CPSC additional tools to evaluate the safety of toys and other children's products.
- Toy Boxes and Toy Chests
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns parents and guardians of young children about strangulation hazards associated with certain toy chest and other containers.
- More Scooter Safety Information
Injuries associated with unpowered scooters have increased dramatically from 1999 through 2000. This article summaries injury data and provides safety recommendations for parents and children.
- CPSC Reminds Parents About Nightwear Safety
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is reminding parents to choose sleepwear that will protect children from serious burn injuries. Be sure to shop for safety by looking for tags that say the garment is flame-resistant or snug- fitting.
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