National\nChild Safety and Protection Month is an entire month dedicated to recognizing\nthe unique potential dangers many children face in their everyday lives and\ntaking tangible steps of prevention against those challenges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Taking\nsafety measures can help reduce the number of unintentional injuries and\ndeaths. In honor of Child Safety and Protection Month, we encourage you to take\nprecautions to keep children safe. Talk to them about potential dangers and\nteach them what to do in case of an emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For children less than one year of\nage, two\u2013thirds of injury deaths are due to suffocation. It is so important to\nplace your baby on their back to sleep, remembering that \u201cback is best,\u201d and\n\u201cface up to wake up.\u201d Do not allow infants to sleep with blankets, stuffed\nanimals, or other items before the age of one. According to Safe Kids\nWorldwide, these are the Top 5 Tips to Protect Your Baby<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Children should be safe at home.<\/strong> According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention,\non average, 12,175 children ages birth to 19 die each year in the United States\nfrom an unintentional injury. It was found that an estimated 9.2 million\nchildren annually had an initial emergency department visit for an unintentional\ninjury. You can prevent some of these injuries by making sure your home is a\nsafe environment for children of all ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thousands of children are treated or\nhospitalized each year because of accidental poisonings within their own homes.\nThe CDC found that children between the ages of 1 to 4 years had the highest\nrates of poisoning. These tips from the American Association of Poison Control\nCenters can make your home safer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The bathroom is often a dangerous\nplace for young children due to its combination of hot water and wet floors. To\nhelp minimize the risk for injury, parents should turn the water heater\ntemperature down, safely secure all razors and other medicine cabinet items and\ninstall slip-resistant mats and a toilet lock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When it comes to fires and carbon\nmonoxide poisoning, early detection is essential. Without a functional alarm\nsystem, parents may not become aware of the presence of fires or carbon\nmonoxide leaks until it’s too late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This means it’s imperative to\ninstall detectors throughout the house and check batteries regularly. Don’t\nwait for low battery signals to start beeping \u2014 check detectors on a regular\nbasis to ensure they still work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A child\u2019s naturally inquisitive\nbehavior can lead to life-threatening injuries when it comes to electrical outlets\nor frayed wires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Be sure to cover all outlets with\nchildproof covers and make sure the cords attached to appliances and other\ndevices are in good condition. Teach your children to avoid touching these\nitems and to never mix electricity with water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the Center for Disease\nControl and Prevention, drowning is the leading cause of death for children\nages one to four. It\u2019s incredibly vital to monitor children when swimming or\nnear a water source, provide adequate safety swimming materials and stay close\nby in case children experience any issues. Never leave a child unattended in a\nbath.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The following is a partial checklist of things you can do around the house to keep children safe: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Auto accidents account for the\nlargest number of unintentional deaths to children. We can take steps to reduce\nthe risk of serious injury or death to child passengers if a car crash does\nhappen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some products, including toys,\nclothes, and cribs, are made specifically for child use. Children\u2019s products\nare required to follow certain laws to be deemed safe. When these products are\ndangerous or defective, they present an injury risk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In honor of National Child Safety\nand Protection Month, help by teaching parents, families and friends how to see\nthe world from a child\u2019s perspective and make sure he or she stays safe. Safety\nis an important part of life and is important to implement it into all areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For parents, nothing is more\nimportant than the health and well-being of their children. Follow these tips\nto help keep your loved ones safe and secure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" National Child Safety and Protection Month is an entire month dedicated to recognizing the unique potential dangers many children face in their everyday lives and taking tangible steps of prevention against those challenges. Taking safety measures can help reduce the number of unintentional injuries and deaths. In honor of Child Safety and Protection Month, we encourage you to take precautions to keep children safe. Talk to them about potential dangers and teach them what to do in case of an emergency. Infant Safety For children less than one year of age, two\u2013thirds of injury deaths are due to suffocation. It […]<\/p>\nSafety at Home<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Poison Control<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Safeguard Your Bathroom<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Functioning Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Cover Electrical Outlets<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Safety with Water<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Child Car Safety Tips<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Child Product Safety<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n