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safe kids month

 

May is Safe Kids Month!

Summer is an exciting season for families, often bringing vacations, barbecues, picnics, and time away from work and school. Yet summer is also known as “trauma season” among health professionals in the United States because unintentional injuries and deaths increase dramatically among children. Safe Kids Month is a national celebration dedicated to inspiring parents to take simple steps that help keep their kids safe as they get ready for summer.

What You Can Do

  • Simply follow the top 5 tips for important safety areas in the "My High 5" images below to keep your kids safe.
    • If you'd like to print them out, download the full "My High Five" Child Safety Checklist in English and Spanish.
  • Get the proper fit of safety gear for your children. Download "The Right Fit Makes a Big Difference" tip sheet.
  • Help spread the word! Download sample Social Media Posts and Images about Safe Kids Month and the importance of keeping kids safe before summer trauma season begins.