When I was just 12 years old, I attended a neighborhood pool party with a few families from our street. There were kids of all ages, with the youngest being around the age of 2. As the adults gathered in the shallow end of the pool, one mother was with her young toddler. She placed the young girl on a pool noodle as a floatation device. Her mom had a false perception that with so many people around, her child would be safe.

Sadly, she was wrong.

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Safe Kids remains committed to childhood injury prevention throughout Covid-19 pandemic. 

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Learn the safest methods for getting rid of your old or unwanted medicine. 

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Parents, learn how to find child safety laws in your state.

Injured teen illustrates the need for concussion safety

This month the Brain Injury Association of America will mark Brain Injury Awareness Month.

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Learn when it is time to advance your child to a booster seat.

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Before the big game, take time for National TV Safety Day. 

One of the best ways for parents to keep kids safe is to pay attention to news about product recalls. At Safe Kids, we try to make it easy for you. In case you missed them, here are the top 4 recall stories of 2019 and 3 tips on how to make sure the products you buy for your kids are safe.

Planning And Practicing Home Fire Drills

A Safe Kids coordinator shares a story of how a fire alarm saved a family. 

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Understanding misconceptions around railroad-related behavior will help you stay safe around trains and railroad tracks. 

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