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Keeping your child safe is a major priority for parents. Here we have many excellent articles, that apply to children of all ages, will help parents protect their children. Unlike the other areas at KidSource, we're not rating these articles individually because we think they all are important. The safety categories are:
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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.
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 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.
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 Releases Holiday Safety Tips for Avoiding Fires and Injuries
As the holidays approach, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging people to look for and eliminate potential dangers from holiday lights and decorations that could lead to fires and injuries.
Free Coloring Book and Free Safe Toy Purchasing Guide Available For the Holidays
To keep children's safety in mind during your holiday shopping, Prevent Blindness America is offering a free toy safety card. The card, designed to fit easily into a wallet, lists safe toy suggestions and provides space to keep your holiday shopping list.
Falls from Shopping Carts Cause Head Injuries to Children
Falls from shopping carts are among the leading causes of head injuries to young children. Here are several useful tips to prevent these injuries.
CPSC Reports Sharp Rise in Trampoline Injuries
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) released a report showing that hospital emergency room-treated trampoline injuries almost tripled in the last decade. Nearly two-thirds of the victims were children 6 to 14 years of age. About 15 percent of injuries involved young children under 6 years old. The CPSC defines several steps that can be taken to reduce the number of these injuries.
Simple Gift Giving For The Early Years
During the holiday season, we are frequently bombarded with advertisements for children's toys that are often expensive or inappropriate, and many adults find themselves at a loss when trying to decide on the right gift for that special child in their lives. Selecting toys for young children is an important task that involves decisions about the kinds of interests, motivation, and skills we want children to develop.
We've created our annual holiday calendar. It's 30 days of activities and reminders for a healthy, safe, fun and giving holiday season.
CPSC Releases Safety Tips to Prevent Halloween-Related Injuries
To help prevent injuries to children this Halloween, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is releasing safety tips. Halloween-related injuries can involve burns from flammable costumes ignited by open flames from items such as candles and jack-o'- lanterns, and abrasions from sharp objects attached to masks or costumes.
CPSC Reports as Scooter Sales Skyrocket, Injuries Soar Recommends Riders Wear Safety Gear
CPSC recommends that scooter riders, especially children, wear proper safety gear including a helmet, wrist guards, and knee and elbow pads to help prevent injuries.
The CPSC (U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission) warns that children under 16 years of age should not use high-velocity BB or pellet guns. And, like firearms, these guns should never be aimed at another person.
Top Ten Tips for Keeping Your Children Safe Under the Sun
This article has "Top Ten Tips" on keeping children safe from the sun during summer months.
SocccerDocs Leads New Trend in Head Protection for Soccer
Recent studies and statements by the American medical community have raised awareness of the severity and frequency of head injury in soccer.
The American traditions of parades, cookouts, and fireworks help us celebrate the summer season. Fireworks will also be a part of many celebrations welcoming the new millennium. However, fireworks can turn a joyful celebration into a painful memory when children and adults are injured while incorrectly using fireworks. Consumers should be aware that fireworks --even illegal fireworks--can be dangerous, causing serious burn and eye injuries
Preventing Skin Cancer Begins at Birth
Protecting your baby's skin willprevent sunburn now and also may guard against a more serious problem in the future. This article describes which children are at a greater risk for sunburns and it describes how to put sunscreen on infants. It also counters commonly held myths about sun exposure.
CPSC Releases Study on Pool Alarm Reliability
Pool owners, especially those with young children and grandchildren, should always keep in mind the deadly hazards a pool can pose. Most of the cases of drowning or near-drowning involve residential pools. To prevent this tragedy, many pool owners use pool alarms designed to sound a warning if a child falls into the water.
Safety Barrier Guidelines for Home Pools
Swimming pools should always be happy places. Unfortunately, each year thousands of American families confront swimming pool tragedies - drownings and near-drownings of young children. These tragedies are preventable. This U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) handbook offers guidelines for pool barriers that can help prevent most submersion incidents involving young children.
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, approximately 26,000 persons are treated in hospital emergency rooms each year with skateboard related injuries. Sprains, fractures, contusions and abrasions are the most common types of injuries. Deaths due to collisions with cars and from falls also are reported. Several factors - lack of protective equipment, poor board maintenance and irregular riding surfaces - are involved in these accidents.
CPSC Warns Consumers of Suffocation Danger Associated withChildren's Balloons
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns parents and guardians of young children about the suffocation hazard presented by uninflated toy balloons and pieces of broken balloons.
KidSource Calendar/Summer Safety
Parents can do quite a bit to ensure the safety of their children during the active summer months. This calendar is filled with 30 ideas, activities and resources to help you get prepared for summer fun and safety. From water safety to vacation safety, and more, this is a great resource to start the summer off on the right foot. Accompanying this chart, are articles and websites, all on summer safety issues.
Each year, more than 125,000 baseball and softball players under age 15 are injured badly enough to seek treatment in hospital emergency departments. To help your child avoid injuries while playing baseball or softball, follow these safety tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and other sports and health organizations.
Playground Safety Signs Are Important
Do you know what signs should be on playground equipment? Read this article to learn how these signs can help keep your child safety - whether it's at school, at home or at the local park.
Crib Safety Initiative for Hotels and Resorts
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the National SAFE KIDS Campaign today announced a crib and play yard safety initiative to keep children safe when traveling with their families. Recent spot checks by SAFE KIDS found unsafe cribs and play yards in 80 percent of hotels and motels visited.
Eye M.D.s Offer Tips for Safe Toy Selection
The American Academy of Ophthalmology -- the world's largest association of eye physicians and surgeons (Eye M.D.s) --reminds gift givers to keep safety in mind when selecting toys.
CPSC Urges Skiers, Snowboarders to Wear Helmets to Prevent Head Injuries
As millions of enthusiasts hit the slopes this season, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging skiers and snowboarders to wear helmets to help prevent head injuries from falls and collisions. A CPSC study released last year as part of the agency's ongoing work to reduce head injuries, concluded that helmet use could prevent or reduce the severity of head injuries to both children and adults.
CPSC Summary List of Dangerous Recalled Toys
This is the summary list of toys, description of problems and contact information for recalled toys still being used by consumers. These are toys that have been recalled in 1998 and 1999.
CPSC Announces Holiday Toy Safety Round-Up
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is conducting a holiday toy safety round-up to get hazardous toys out of people's homes before the holidays. Despite recall notices and public warnings, CPSC has found that many products with the potential to seriously injure or kill are still being used by consumers.
Playground Gifts for the Holidays
What better way to get little hearts pumping than to show the kids a new playground wrapped in a bow? None! A new playground in your backyard is sure to bring enjoyment for years to come. Let's keep it a memorable event, year after year, by following some simple rules so that the children do not become injured, or worse.
The U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) wants families to be safe when using trampolines. This article provides advice about how to safely use trampolines.
CPSC Releases Toy Safety Tips for Holiday Shoppers
As the holiday season approaches, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) urges gift-givers to keep safety in mind when choosing toys for young children. In 1998, CPSC received reports of 14 toy-related deaths and estimates that more than 120,000 children were treated in hospital emergency rooms for toy-related injuries.
In anticipation of increasing holiday traffic found around shopping malls and parking lots, here are some precautionary measures drivers can take to ensure safety for themselves and their families.
Just in time for holiday traveling, here are some helpful safety tips for preparing the family car for safe holiday road trips.
Playgrounds: Keeping Outdoor Learning Safe
Parents and teachers may use these tips to promote playground safety and provide children with an outdoor environment that helps them learn and enjoy.
CPSC Releases Safety Tips for Halloween Trick-or-Treaters
A few safety tips from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission can protect children who plan to go trick-or-treating this Halloween. Read this article before Halloween - before your children select their costumes!
Playground Safety - Equipment Play and Appropriate Behavior
Part of being safe on a playground, is knowing how to behave and how to use the equipment correctly. Here are some helpful suggestions for parents to help protect their children.
A School Danger is When Students Don't Ride a School Bus
More and more children are abandoning the traditional yellow school bus to ride with parents or friends, walk or bicycle, all of which involve much greater risk.
Top Ten Kids' Birthday Party Tips
95 percent of children under age 10 had some type of celebration for their birthday, and the most frequent place for the celebration is home, either the parents' home or someone else's home. Here are ten great tips to help make your child's party a success - for both you and your child.
Playground Safety - What You Can Do
Playground safety has become an increasingly important issue in the past several years. This article focuses on how parental supervision can reduce the risk of playground accidents.
Tips to Keep Your Beach and Lake Vacations Safe
Simple reminders to keep these safety tips in mind when playing around water.
New Standard for Soccer Goals Helps Prevent Tip-Over Deaths Linked to Unachored Soccer Goals
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the soccer goal industry helped develop a new safety standard that will reduce the risk of soccer goal tip-over. Since 1979, CPSC has learned of 23 deaths and 38 serious injuries from soccer goals tipping over and crushing children who climb on them or hang from the crossbar.
Helmet Use on the Rise, But Half of All Riders Still Not Wearing Helmets
As part of a national bike helmet safety campaign, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in partnership with the McDonald's Corp., released survey results showing an increase in bike helmet usage from 18 percent in 1991 to 50 percent in 1998. The survey also shows that half of all bicyclists never or infrequently wear helmets when they ride, putting them at increased risk of serious head injuries.
Health Travel Tips for Spring-Break
March is the month when the most serious cases of cabin fever strike adults and college-students alike. A few basic tips can help keep travelers healthy while on vacation.
CPSC Staff Recommends Use of Helmets for Skiers, Snowboarders to Prevent Head Injuries
CPSC staff is recommending skiers and snowboarders wear helmets to help prevent head injuries from falls and collisions.In a study released today, the CPSC staff concluded that helmet use by skiers and snowboarders could prevent or reduce the severity of 44 percent of head injuries to adults, and 53 percent of head injuries to children under the age of 15.
CPSC Announces All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Programs
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced all-terrain vehicle (ATV) safety programs that Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A.; Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.; American Suzuki Motor Corp.; Polaris Industries Inc.; and Arctic Cat Inc. are undertaking.
CPSC Releases Safety Tips for Halloween Trick-or-Treaters
By following these safety tips, consumers will help make this year's Halloween holiday a safe one.
Baby Walkers: A Dangerous Ride
Nearly 20,000 children are treated in emergency rooms each year for baby walker-related injuries.
ADA Study Identifies Most Common Sun Protection Activities For Children
A study conducted by the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) determined that nearly 75% of adults practiced one or more sun protection behaviors with the children, ranging in age from newborn to 12 years old, in their care.
This publication from the National Association for the Education of Young Children includes suggestions for parents and caregivers for safe, fun and educational water play. Ideas include safety precautions, games, and materials that can be used during play.
States Alter Driving Laws: Look to Parents to be Involved in Teaching Their Teens to Drive
States across the country are beginning to address the leading cause of death among youth ages 15 to 20—traffic crashes—by altering driving laws to include more behind-the-wheel time for teens accompanied by a parent.
National Geographic Kids Video Takes Kids to Earth's Ancient Civilizations In Amazing Planet Series
WASHINGTON, July 21, 1998 -- National Geographic Kids Video offers top quality entertainment for kids with a journey to Earth's ancient civilizations with the release of "Mummies Unwrapped!" and "Mystery Quest!," two all-new comedy-adventure titles from the Amazing Planet series, the first live-action children's series from National Geographic.
Infants Continue to be Placed in Harm's Way Despite Universal Awareness of Risks Air Bags
Although most have heard and are heeding the warnings, alarmingly, 11 percent of parents who regularly transport an infant in a vehicle equipped with a passenger air bag continue to place babies in the front seat -- amounting to as many as 175,000 babies at serious risk. That's according to a survey released today by the Air Bag & Seat Belt Safety Campaign.
CPSC Gets New, Safer Baby Walkers on the Market
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is informing consumers of the availability of a new generation of safer baby walkers. These new walkers have features that will reduce the stair-fall injuries associated with traditional baby walkers.
Set Your Sights on Eye Safety: Tips to Help Children See into the Future
The eyes have it. Whether they are darting glances or in wide-eyed wonderment, eyes are constantly soaking up visual stimuli. From infancy, children use their eyes to learn about the world around them, so their care should be "eye-deal."
Prevent Drownings of Young Children
The arrival of hot weather around much of the nation means many people are now opening the family pool for the summer. Pool owners and parents, especially those with young children, should always keep in mind the hazards a pool can pose. A young child can drown quickly and silently, often without any splashing or screaming. It can happen in just the few minutes it takes to answer the telephone.
NHTSA Announces Comprehensive Plan to Improve Air Bag Technology And Reduce Air Bag Dangers
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today announced a comprehensive approach to preserve the important safety benefit of air bags while minimizing their danger to children and at-risk adults.
American Academy of Ophthalmology Warning: Homemade 'Potato Guns' Causing Severe Eye Trauma
Severe eye injuries, sustained by children playing with a homemade firing device known as a potato gun, are described by Dr. Barker-Griffith, et al., in the March issue of Ophthalmology, the American Academy of Ophthalmology's peer-reviewed, scientific journal.
CPSC Issues New Safety Standard for Bike Helmets
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted unanimously today to issue a new federal safety standard for bike helmets. The new standard will for the first time provide one uniform mandatory safety standard that all bike helmets must meet.
Use Sunscreens as Part of Sun Safety Program Dermatology
The American Academy of Dermatology urges Americans not to decrease their sunscreen use following a report this week at the Annual Meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) questioning the protective benefits of sunscreen.
Each year, about 200,000 children are treated in U.S. hospital emergency rooms for playground equipment-related injuries - an estimated 148,000 of these injuries involve public playground equipment and an estimated 51,000 involve home playground equipment. Here's a list of home playground safety tips.
CPSC Releases Toy Safety Tips for Holiday Shoppers
As the holiday season approaches, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns gift-givers to keep safety in mind when choosing toys for young children. The CPSC requires labels to be on all toys marketed for children from 3 years old to under 6 years old if the toys pose a choking hazard to children under age 3. These labels tell consumers two critical things: They let them know that a toy is not safe for younger children and why it is not safe.
Use Your Head This Holiday - Don't Forget the Helmet
According to surveys by retail groups and consumer publications such as Consumer Reports, bikes and in-line skates will be two of the most popular gifts for children this holiday season. However, when parents purchase these big ticket items for their children, they must not forget one of the least expensive, but most important gifts of all a helmet. This article includes info about a discount program for helmets.
ASPCA Halloween Safety Tips for Pets & Pet Owners
Halloween can be a traumatic and even dangerous time for your pet. Ms. Jacque Schultz, ASPCA Director of Companion Animal Services, offers common-sense tips to protect your pet on Halloween.
October Named National Helmet Safety Month
A helmet safety research analysis concludes that one death each day and one brain injury every four minutes could be prevented or reduced by wearing bike helmets. Children are especially at risk, since fewer than 15 percent of children and adolescents wear helmets regularly.
CPSC Releases Safety Tips for Halloween Trick-or-Treaters
As Halloween approaches, the U.S.Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns parents and caregivers that as with trick-or-treaters, Halloween's hazards to children also come in disguise.
Fireworks are an important part of our Independence Day celebrations. But these displays also result in numerous injuries to participants and bystanders alike. In the United States, fireworks cause approximately 2,000 eye injuries each year. About one-third of these results in permanent eye damage and one-fourth in permanent vision loss or blindness. The American Academy of Ophthalmology encourages you to view public fireworks displays rather than put on your own show. If you do use fireworks, however, protect your eyes using these recommendations.
Mouth Protectors: Don't Play Without One, Says American Dental Association
Mouth protections are essential sporting equipment whether you're heading out for leisurely fun, exercise or organized sports. More than two million teeth are knocked out every year, many of them from sports-related injuries. Those injuries may have been avoided if the person was wearing a mouth protector or mouth guard.
CPSC Announces Test Results of Nestle Magic(tm)Toys
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in response to several state agencies' concerns, announced that the Nestle Magic(tm) chocolate- covered ball, containing a Disney toy figure, does not violate federal safety regulations.
Summer Safety Tips from Children's Hospital and Medical Center
Now that most children are out of school and on break, summer brings endless hours of sun and fun. Yet it's also an opportunity for both small and serious injuries from playground falls to drownings. Here are some safety tips from Children's Hospital and Medical Center that will help keep your child's summer a safe one.
'Enjoy The Ride Safely'- Advice on How to Safely Transport Your Child
Vehicle collisions are the number one cause of injury and death to kids in our country. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), current figures show that in 1995, 286,000 children under the age of 15 were injured in car crashes and 1,804 of them died. A significant number of these deaths and injuries could have been prevented.
Whether you are planning a long or short trip, Children's Hospital and Medical Center in Seattle offers some traveling, heat and hiking tips to help make your summer vacation more safe and enjoyable.
MSPCC and MSPCA Warn Parents and Pet Owners of Winter Hazards
The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (MSPCC) and the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA) are urging parents and pet owners to guard against serious safety hazards facing children and animals this winter. This article offers ten good suggestions to protect young children and pets.
Veterinarians Offer Simple Tips for Safe Travel
With nearly one million American households that moved last year, the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) reminds pet owners to keep the tips in this article in mind when moving or traveling with pets. These tips will help keep your pet safe and may prevent a loss that would be a traumatic event for your child.
Pediatricians Alert Parents to Halloween Hazards
As children live their fantasies this Halloween, parents should make safety a reality with these tips from the Physicians at Temple Pediatric Care, the pediatric primary care practice for Temple University Health System.
CPSC Releases Study of Protective Equipment for Baseball
The CPSC announced that safety equipment for baseball could significantly reduce the amount and severity of 58,000 (or almost 36 percent of) baseball-related injuries to children each year. This study includes extensive detailed information that lead to their conclusions.
Expert Suggests How Parents Can Choose Safe Toys
There is great concern among parents about toy safety for young children. In this article from Discovery Toys, you'll learn about a new product that will help test the safety of small parts on toys. This article also has a toy-safety checklist for parents to use when evaluating toys for their children.
CPSC Issues Warning for Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs
The U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is alerting consumers and public health officials to steps they can take to reduce entrapment deaths and injuries associated with pools, spas, and hot tubs. The main hazard from hot tubs and spas is the same as that from pools - drowning. Since 1980, CPSC has reports of more than 700 deaths in spas and hot tubs. About one-third of those were drownings to children under age five.Other hazards include body part entrapment and hair entanglement.
Playgrounds: Keeping Outdoor Learning Safe
With summer approaching, young children will be eager to take more of their educational play outside. Parents and teachers may use these tips to promote playground safety and provide children with an outdoor environment that helps them learn and enjoy.
Because of a sharp increase in the number of bicyclist fatalities resulting from car-bike collisions at night, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a warning to bike riders to take necessary steps to make themselves and their bicycles more visible at night.
Safety Checklist for the Family Vacation
Family vacations are a time to relax, but parents need to remain on the lookout for child safety hazards. With America's peak vacation weeks just around the corner, the Window Covering Safety Council has issued a safety checklist for vacationing families staying in a rental cottage or cabin.
How Can We Provide Safe Playgrounds?
Outdoor playgrounds can be exciting places where children explore their environment while developing motor and social skills; however, they also can pose serious safety hazards. This brochure discusses common playground hazards and recommends actions that parents and others can take to increase playground safety.
AAA Unveils CD-ROM To Fight High Teen Driver Crash Rate
To combat teen-age motor vehicle fatalities -- the leading cause of death for young people -- AAA today introduced a new CD-ROM program to help parents provide supervised driving experience for novice drivers.
Playground Surfacing Materials
The surface under and around playground equipment can be a major factor in determining the injury-causing potential of a fall. This article from the CPSC provides specific details for assessing and installing a playground surface.
Ten Steps Toward a Safer Playground
Use this checklist to inspect your local school or community playground
Eye Health Tips for Summer Fun in the Sun
Sunglasses aren't just accessories for the summer, they are necessary protection for your eyes, according to the National Consumers League. Consumers know about the danger of sun exposure to the skin, but many are unaware that the sun's rays can damage the eyes. According to experts, UV-A and UV-B radiation can damage vision. Consumers can protect their eyes simply: Wear sunglasses that block out 99 to 100 percent of UV-A and UV-B.
Serious Eye Injuries Associated With Water Balloons
A study in the May issue of Ophthalmology warns that water balloons launched by slingshots can inflict vision and life-threatening injuries. With maximum forces similar to those of rifle bullets, water balloon projectiles can perforate a cornea, rupture an eye globe, and/or fracture the bony orbit of an eye.
Parents on Right Sun Safety Track: But Still Room for Improvement
Most parents have gotten the word about sun safety, but there's still room for improvement especially compared to making sure their children wear their seat belts, eat their fruits and vegetables or wash their hands.
Safe Pool Season Means Carefully Following Safety Tips
In addition to using caution and good sense, parents should supervise all pool activities. "Never leave small children unsupervised -- even for just a few seconds," cautions Worters. The I.I.I. offers these tips for a safe and enjoyable swimming pool season.
Halloween Can Be a Pretty Hairy Experience for Pets
Halloween can be fun for all members of your family -- both two- and four-legged members -- if you take some simple precautions which include keeping your pets safely inside - a reminder from the United States Humane Society.
NHTSA Gives Advice for Walking in Winter
Motorists, pedestrians, parents and children should take precautions after snow and ice storms to protect themselves from the elements as well as oncoming vehicles warns the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
For Eyes, Toys Can Mean Trouble
Playing is an important part of a child's development, and toys can help stimulate creative play. But the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) cautions parents to select toys carefully this holiday season. Toys are responsible for thousands of eye injuries each year.
Poll Shows Drivers Need Education on Latest Child Auto Safety Guidelines
Many drivers don't know or don't follow the advice of safety experts that children are safest riding in the backseat of motor vehicles, according to a new national survey conducted on behalf of Morton International. In this news story, you'll also learn about basic auto safety guidelines for children.
Six Things Everyone Should Know About the Toys They Buy
There's no time for dawdling during these final weeks before the holidays. So if you find yourself dazed and confused, meandering endlessly through toy stores, you may appreciate this advice about buying the appropriate toys for children.
Trauma Experts Offer Safety Tips For Young Bicyclists
With the arrival of spring and warmer weather, children on bicycles will become a common sight among neighborhood sidewalks. And, fortunately, more and more communities are enacting protective helmet laws for children operating recreational equipment. Protective bicycle helmets reduce the risk of serious injury by 85 percent, and the risk of brain injury by 90 percent. This article provides guidelines for bicycle safety.
NHTSA Permits Manufacturers to Use Lower Powered Air Bags
As part of its comprehensive air bag strategy to reduce the risk of death and injury to children and small adults in low speed crashes, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) amended the agency's crash protection standard to give manufacturers additional leeway in producing less powerful air bags.
U.S. Classrooms to Receive Unique Air Bag Safety Course
In the wake of recent public concern about air bags and children, Chrysler Corporation (NYSE: C), the American Automobile Association (AAA), and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) announced today that schools and day care centers across the U.S. will receive special educational materials on air bag safety.
NHTSA Proposes Two Changes to Reduce Air Bag Dangers
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today issued a final regulation and two proposed regulations in its continuing effort to preserve the benefits of air bags, while minimizing their danger to children and at-risk adults.
Controlling Swimming Pool Accidents Precautions That Can Help Improve Safety
During the hot summer days, many people will turn to swimming pools to cool off. Unfortunately, many swimmers are injured in pool-related accidents. This article offers many tips to help prevent accidents in swimming pools for both public and private use.
Some Timely Tips To Beat This Week's Heat
When the weather gets hot, it's time for a quick review of ways to stay cool and to prevent heat related problems. The tips in this article, while written for the elderly, apply to children and families as well.
Anchor Soccer Goals to Prevent Tipover
As soccer season approaches, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging parents, coaches, school administrators, park officials, and players to anchor movable soccer goals to prevent them from tipping over and crushing children who climb or hang on them.
CPSC Releases Toy Safety Tips for Holiday Shoppers
As the holiday season approaches, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns gift-givers to keep safety in mind when choosing toys for young children. In 1995 CPSC received reports of 21 toy-related deaths and over 150,000 children who were treated in hospital emergency rooms for toy-related injuries.
How To Plan For The Unexpected - Prevent Child Drownings
In some of the nation's sunbelt, drowning has been the leading cause of accidental death in the home of children under 5 years old. The information in this article from the from the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, can help parents and caregivers provide young children with the protection they deserve.
CPSC Re-Issues Pool Safety Guidelines
As the swimming season begins, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is re-issuing its pool barrier guidelines to help prevent about 300 drownings of children each year in residential swimming pools.
New Toy Labels Mean Safer Holidays For Kids
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission describes the new warning labels on toys that could choke small children.
Safety Tips for Halloween Trick-or-Treaters
As Halloween approaches, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns parents and caregivers that as with trick-or-treaters, Halloween's hazards to children also come in disguise.
Inspection Finds Most Safety Seats Improperly Installed
Nearly 62 percent of child passenger safety seats inspected last month by State Police were improperly installed, according to Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Paul J. Evanko, who today urged parents to check the child safety seats in their vehicles.
CPSC Releases Bicycle Safety Tips
Each year, there are about 900 bicycle-related deaths in the United States and another half a million bicycle-related injuries treated in hospital emergency rooms. To reduce injuries, CPSC encourages riders of all ages to use helmets. Studies have shown that using bicycle helmets can reduce head injuries by up to 85 percent.
CPSC Urges Bicyclists to Wear Helmets
With many families' "back-to-school" preparations well underway, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission urges parents to include bicycle helmets on the list of items for those youngsters planning to bike to school. Each year about 1,200 bicyclists are killed and more than half a million bicycle-related injuries are treated in hospital emergency rooms. About one-third of these deaths and two-thirds of the injuries involve school age children under the age of 15. Some of these deaths and injuries could have been prevented if the rider had been wearing a helmet.
Big Save Sued for Importing Hazardous Children's Products
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced today that with the Department of Justice it is suing Big Save International Corp. of Los Angeles, Calif., an importer and wholesaler of children's products. Between 1991 and 1995, Big Save imported more than 70,000 banned or mislabeled products including bicycles, baby walkers, pacifiers, rattles, toys, and crayons.
For Kids' Sake: Think Toy Safety
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission describes in detail how careful toy selection and proper supervision of children at play is still -- and always will be -- the best way to protect children from toy-related injuries.
Lawn Darts Are Banned and Should Be Destroyed
Effective on December 19, 1988, CPSC banned the sale of all lawn darts in the United States. Pointed lawn darts, intended for use in an outdoor game, have been responsible for the deaths of three children. The most recent injury occurred last week in Elkhart, Ind., when a 7-year-old boy suffered a brain injury after a lawn dart pierced his skull.
Kids Speak Out on Bike Helmets
This is an interesting and amusing article about kids' opinions about bicycle helmets. It gives the facts, ideas about how to ensure your child wears his or her helmet and it has some great quotes from kids.
Hazards With Inline Roller Skates
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns that inline roller skating--a popular new sport--can be hazardous if skaters do not wear helmets and other protective equipment or do not learn to skate and stop safely. As use of in-line roller skates has increased, it appears that the number of injuries also has increased.
Wear Helmets To Prevent Sports Related Head Injuries
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that about 3 million head injuries related to consumer products were treated in hospital emergency rooms in 1988. About 440,000 of these were injuries such as concussions and skull fractures. Many of these accidents happened when helmets could have been worn.
Child Safety Protection Act Fact Sheet
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission outlines specific warnings that must be placed on different kinds of toys to warn parents. Specifications and warnings are given for different toy categories.
Soaring Temperatures Pose Deadly Threat to Children
Exposure to hot weather could be potentially life-threatening to children. Summer heat can raise temperatures to deadly levels, especially inside of a car. This article warns as temperatures soar, parents and caregivers need to take extra precautions when traveling with children.
CPSC Reminds Pool Owners that Barriers Prevent Drowning
The dream of owning a home with a swimming pool can become a nightmare when a young child drowns in that family pool. About 300 children under 5 years old drown each year in residential pools nationwide. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reminds pool owners, especially those with small children, there are steps they can take to help prevent these deaths.
Backyard Pool: Always Supervise Children,Safety Commission Warns
According to the CPSC, an estimated 260 children under five years of age drown each year in residential swimming pools and spas. The Commission estimates that another 3,000 children under age five are treated in hospital emergency rooms following submersion accidents each year.The CPSC offers specific tips for pool owners in this article.
Enjoy Fireworks Safely: Tips for Celebrating on the Fourth
People everywhere are fascinated by fireworks -- by the mystery and splendor that light the night sky or turn a backyard into a festival of light and sound. Like nothing else, fireworks can excite, thrill and amaze us. But as dazzling as fireworks can be, they can also be harmful if used improperly. The National Council on Fireworks Safety (NCFS) urges you to put safety first when celebrating this Fourth of July.
Potential Dangers of Air Bags to Children
This is a good overview article summarizing the potential dangers of air bags to children. It also summarizes the key safety rules that parents should follow when transporting their children in a car equipped with air bags.
Playground Safety Is Everybody's Responsibility
To ensure playground safety, it's important for adults to check the playground for potential hazards, and to check their children as well, especially a child's clothing. The tips in this article apply to both public and backyard playgrounds.
Frequently Asked Questions about Air Bag Safety
Frequently Asked Questions about Air Bag Safety from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration The NHTSA answers commonly asked questions about airbag safety and children. The questions cover the dangers of airbags and young children, importance of safety belts, and more.
Drowning Rates Are Highest In Summer
According to the authors, each year, more than 900 teenagers drown. With that in mind, this article provides sound recommendations for parents to follow to protect and to educate their children about the dangers of drowning. The information here is relevant to all families, not just those with teenagers.
Major Steps to Improve Air Bag Safety
The American Automobile Manufacturers Association announced the implementation of major initiatives designed to further improve air bag safety for vehicle occupants. Air bags and safety belts save lives, but for children, air bags can be deadly. Included in this article is a good list of safety tips for parents to follow when traveling in automobiles with their children.
Evenflo Announces Consumer Corrective Action On Its SIDEKICK Booster Car Seat
Evenflo Company, Inc. announced today a consumer corrective action on its SIDEKICK(TM) child restraint system.The Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard requires that test dummies experience a head injury criteria score of no more than 1,000 during a 30 mile per hour fixed barrier sled test. Recent tests conducted have revealed that some of the SIDEKICK(TM) booster seats can experience head injury criteria scores in excess of 1,000. No injuries have been reported.
This article complements "Playground Safety in Everyone's Responsibility" and it includes a good checklist for parents to use.
