by admin | Aug 6, 2020 | News
Biycling is a fun and healthy way to spend time with your child and the best way to gauge your child’s bicycling skills and judgment. Consider the following three steps before your child rides to school. 1. Do a bike and helmet check • Bike fit: When sitting on the...
by admin | May 4, 2020 | News
We are promoting a new action that families can take to keep their children safer while social distancing. Because it’s National Playground Safety Week, we’re encouraging families to check their backyard playground equipment. Before your kids run out to play, look...
by admin | May 4, 2020 | News
The playground: a universal source of fun for children. It’s also a place to burn calories, make new friends, and develop skills like how to judge risks and make decisions. A good playground challenges and engages children but is also designed to keep them safe. One...
by admin | Apr 30, 2020 | News
There have been reports of families buying more trampolines during stay-at-home orders, so emergency departments are expecting to see a rise in injuries relating to trampolines. Although the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends not buying trampolines, if you...
by admin | Apr 26, 2020 | News
Baby walkers send thousands of children to hospitals every year. Read about why they are not safe and what you can do. Children in Baby Walkers Can: Roll down the stairs—which often causes broken bones and severe head injuries. This is how most children get hurt in...
by admin | Apr 25, 2020 | News
To lower to risk of falling when carrying a child up the stairs, leave your child in safe place, like a crib, when you need to carry other items. For decades, securing staircases has been an important part of getting a home ready for children. Most parents and...