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For little kids, playtime provides an opportunity to develop motor, cognitive, perceptual and social skills. But of course they do it just because it’s fun. Here are a few tips for creating and enjoying play environments where kids have a chance to learn, have fun and be safe.
It’s never too early to introduce your baby to play. This is the time when babies develop motor skills, learn to explore and discover the world around them. There are still a few things to remember to keep them safe in any situation, and that’s where our safety tips come in to play.
As big kids become more coordinated and confident, there is an innate desire to push the boundaries and find out what they can do. Armed with these tips, you can give them the freedom to safely expand their limits and try new things.
Video 3 in the Start Safe Fire Video Series: This video provides a brief overview of the free resources the Start Safe: Fire program offers.
We know parents are extremely busy, trying to juggle a million priorities at once. If you have only a moment to spare, follow us on Facebook or Twitter. We deliver safety tips in quick, bite-sized posts that you can scan quickly to keep up to date. It's especially helpful to parents, because the reality is, kids grow so fast and we only discover they hit a new stage when they're well into it. You'll find that a topic that might not apply to you this month is written just for you the next.
We work with a number government agencies, trade organizations, and nonprofits to bring our programs to parents and caregivers.
The team at Safe Kids is dedicated to finding the best ways to keep kids safe. It’s a responsibility we take seriously.
Safe Kids Worldwide was founded in 1987 by Martin R. Eichelberger, M.D., a pediatric trauma surgeon, and Herta Feely, a public relations professional.
Safe Kids teams up with an extensive network of more than 400 coalitions in the U.S. and partners with organizations in 25 countries around the world.