Have Fun on the Fourth - Leave Fireworks to the Professionals

By Editor
June 20, 2023

The Fourth of July and fireworks—it’s hard to think about one without the other. And it’s no wonder. The tradition is as old as the country itself. On the eve of the first Independence Day, founding father John Adams predicted future generations would celebrate with “Bells, Bonfires, and Illuminations from one end of this Continent to the other.”

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Safety Information for Railroad Safety Week

By Editor
September 10, 2018
A train passing by as the railroad lights flash.

Learn about Railroad Safety Month and what Safe Kids and Union Pacific Railroad are doing to keep kids safe around railroad tracks.

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Child Passenger Safety Month Promotes Car Seat Safety for Parents

By Lorrie Walker
August 30, 2018
A baby in a car seat.

During the month of September, Safe Kids coalitions will celebrate Child Passenger Safety Month by hosting events all across the country to help parents learn how to install and use their child’s car seat correctly.

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5 Tips for Choosing Your Baby’s First Car Seat

By Lorrie Walker
August 30, 2018
Baby’s First Car Seat

Check out our tips for buying your baby’s first car seat and learn about the best options for keeping your baby safe and staying within your budget.

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Chicago Fire Tragedy Reminds Families of the Importance of Working Smoke Alarms: Check Out Tips to Stay Safe in Home Fire

By Anthony Green
August 29, 2018
Importance of Working Smoke Alarms

A tragedy in a Chicago fire is a reminder to all parents to learn how to keep kids safe in home fires. Here are tips that can help save a life.

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Summer Heat Calls for Action to Protect Young Athletes on Sports Fields

By Editor
August 22, 2018
A teen drenched in sweat from playing sports outside.

Too many kids are dying of heatstroke during summer practices. Learn how these tragedies can be prevented. 

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Safe Kids Day Reaches Parents and Children around the Country

By Editor
August 16, 2018
kid with mom looking happy

Thousands of families celebrate Safe Kids Day in their communities

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After 10 Years, Consumer Product Improvement Law is Worth Celebrating

By Editor
August 15, 2018
Product Recalls logo

The ten year anniversary of the tougher federal law on child consumer product safety celebrated by Safe Kids intern

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Things You Need To Know As You Head Back To School

By Editor
August 6, 2018
Little boy waits at street corner to cross the street

Mistakes kids make when walking and how to be safer. 

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Beware of Liquid Nicotine Packaged as Products That Appeal to Kids

By Editor
July 12, 2018
A toddler reaches of an object.

Liquid nicotine is packaged in ways that young kids find appealing, so it’s important for to be aware of the dangers of this lethal substance.

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Ensuring Bus Safety with Updated Seat Belt Laws

By Editor
July 10, 2018
A school bus filled with kids.

A first-person account examining the issue of state laws requiring the use of seat belts on school buses. Our blogger looks at what is going on in various states and explains why a law requiring a “three-point” seat belt is the safest bet.

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