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A Window to Safety: Pediatric Emergency Physician Shares Safety Tips

April 8, 2025

The weather was beautiful that weekend, with temperatures just right for opening up the windows and enjoying a breeze.

I was inside doing what I love: working a shift as a pediatric emergency physician. My training and experience had prepared me for almost anything, but I was taken aback when not one, but two of the young patients I treated that afternoon had fallen out of windows.

Taking Childproofing to a Whole New Level

By Editor

February 9, 2018

Our resident Safe Kids new dad learns that 'childproofing' for little kids is on a higher level than first realized.

Tags: burn and scalds prevention, TV tip-overs, medication safety, childproofing, little kids

Safe Kids and Union Pacific Teaming Up to Focus on Rail Safety

By Torine Creppy

January 30, 2018

Safe Kids and Union Pacific are joining together for a new three-year program on rail safety.

Ask an Expert: Winter Coats and Car Seats

By Lorrie Walker

January 17, 2018

Our CPS expert answers the safety question about bulky coats and car seats.

Tags: car seat, car seat inspection, coats, bulky coats, CPS

Take it from A Teen Video Challenge

By Editor

December 12, 2017

Safe Kids and program sponsor General Motors are joining together for an opportunity for high school students who reside in an area with a local Safe Kids coalition.

Before Toy Shopping, Check Out Special Holiday Toy Safety Recall Report

By Shane Simenstad

December 6, 2017

Holiday edition of toy safety recall report helps parents shop for safe toys.

5 Tips for a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving

By Editor

November 7, 2017

Before you pack up the car and bundle up the kids, put the turkey and pies in the oven – or whatever else is on your list before you go – here are five quick tips to help you and your family stay safe for the holiday.

Tags: cooking safety, car seats, Holiday Safety, medicine safety, sleep safety

It’s National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week!

By Editor

November 5, 2017

This November marks National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week – here are some tips on how you can keep your families safe from poisoning by the silent killer.