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Fall Prevention
- If you have small children at home, use safety gates at the top and bottom of the stairs, securing them to the wall if possible.
- Make sure the gate is certified by the American Society for Testing and Materials and Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (ASTM / JPMA).
- Properly install child safety gates and window locks to help prevent falls from windows.
- If you must open windows, open them only 4 inches.
Click here to watch a video demonstrating how to install a safety gate in your home.
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Safe Sleep
- Place babies on their backs to sleep until they are one year old.
- Choose a firm mattress and a fitted sheet for the baby's crib.
- It is safer for a baby to sleep in a bassinet next to the bed than in the adult’s bed.
- Do not put blankets, stuffed animals, pillows, or crib bumpers in the crib.
Click here to watch a video about baby sleep safety.
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Toys
- Read the label on each toy to know the recommended age before buying a toy or game.
- Separate toys by age and keep small objects away from babies and young children.
Toys with small parts can be very dangerous for babies and toddlers because they can put them in their mouths and choke.
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TIP: A way to know if a toy is too small for a child is to use a toilet paper roll. If the toy fits inside, a child can choke on it.
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What you Should Know About Pets and Wild Animals
What to do if you encounter wild or aggressive animals
How to behave around pets
Before choosing a pet
Click on a photo above to learn safety tips for each one.
What to Consider Before Choosing a Pet
Does the animal carry diseases that could harm young children?
Does anyone in the home have allergies?
What equipment will I need for this animal?
Does the child understand pet body language and respect boundaries?
How much time do I have to care for the pet?
What will be the monthly cost of care?
Is the animal friendly or gentle with children?
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What Children Should be Taught About Pets
Avoid injuries from pets
Never bother pets when they are eating or sleeping. Do not tease or abuse animals.Do not pull or hurt any part of their body. Do not get close to an animal’s face. Do not take a toy or food from an animal.Do not approach an animal when it is with its babies.
What if a child visits a friend’s house?
- Follow the rules on the left, plus the following...
- Always ask for permission before petting a pet. If the owner says yes, move calmly. Let the animal sniff your hands first.
This video teaches how to understand cat body language.
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This video teaches how to understand dog body language.
How to Handle Dangerous Situations With Animals
- If a dog starts running toward you, don’t run; stand still like a tree.
- If a strange dog approaches, stay very still and quiet.
- Look at the horizon and don’t make eye contact with the dog.
Do not pet or touch a strange animal, even if it seems friendly.
- Do not touch or approach wild animals.
- Call your local animal control service if you find a sick or injured animal. Never try to catch the animal.
- Wild animals can carry serious diseases that can be transmitted to humans.
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How to Prevent Common Accidents in the Home
- Keep anything with a coin-sized lithium battery out of sight and reach of children. Magnets can also be dangerous.
- Keep blind cords and strings out of children’s reach.
- Mount flat-screen TVs to the wall.
- Use braces or anchors to secure heavy or unstable furniture to the wall.
In this video, a young safety expert reviews a home to check if it's child-safe.
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How to Avoid Injuries
- Keep knives, hot food, and liquids away from table edges and out of children's reach.
- Use cabinet locks to secure dangerous kitchen items.
- Install a barrier or safety gate to prevent burns from hot fireplace glass.
Click here to take a virtual home tour. Find all the places that need childproofing.
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How to Prevent Kitchen Burns
Use back burners when cooking and turn pot handles inward.
Teach older children to cook carefully.
If you need to supervise babies or toddlers while cooking, place them in a playpen.
Avoid holding a child while cooking, eating, or drinking hot food and drinks.
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Suicide and Self-Harm Prevention
- Caregivers of youth with suicidal behavior or self-harm should take steps to make the home as safe as possible.
- The following items should always be secured at home, regardless of whether a youth is at risk:
Cleaning products
Chemicals
Medications
Firearms Knives
This video contains information about causes of self-harm, how to support a youth in crisis, how to create a safety plan, and how to get help.
- If a youth is at risk of self-harm, harmful items should be removed or secured, such as:
Scissors Safety pins Nails
Needles
Pencil sharpeners
Tacks
Lighters
Ropes
Alcohol
Extension/charging cords
Belts
Razors/shavers
Blades and knives
Glass
Click here to find help
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Support is Available if you Need Help
- Visit a doctor or mental health professional. Explain what is happening and ask for help.
- Call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org.
- Call the Youth Crisis Hotline: 1-800-448-3000
In this video, a pediatrician explains why it’s important to seek help immediately if a youth is self-harming.
- Call 911 in an emergency.
- Create a safety plan with the youth.
- Visit the Immigrant Unaccompanied Children Resource Center’s mental health page for more support resources.
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Fire Safety Reminders
Create an evacuation plan with everyone in the household.
Teach children how to call 911 in case of a fire or emergency.
Never smoke in bed.
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Smoke Alarms Save Lives.
- Test smoke alarms monthly to ensure they are working properly.
- Replace all smoke alarms every 10 years, or when they fail a test.
Need smoke alarms for your home? Visit the American Red Cross Sound the Alarm site to find an organization near you that may provide free smoke alarms.
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What you Should Know About Carbon Monoxide (CO)
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a gas. It is toxic and odorless.
Install alarms on all levels of the home to detect CO.
Learn the sounds a CO alarm makes when it goes off.
Follow the package instructions to properly install a CO alarm.
Test CO alarms at least once a month.
Idling cars in the garage are a source of carbon monoxide in the home. Click on “More information” to discover other causes.
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Tips to Avoid the Top 3 Causes of Home Fires
- When cooking on the stove, don’t get distracted by visitors, children, or pets. Always turn off the stove before leaving the kitchen.
- Do not put out cigarettes in flowerpots—they contain flammable materials. Use a metal container with water.
- Never leave candles unattended. Keep them out of reach of pets and children, with at least 2 inches of clear space around them.
This video contains information on home fire safety.
What Kids Should Know About Fire Safety
How to escape a fire:
3. Find a nearby exit.
2. Get low if there is smoke.
1. Cover your nose and mouth.
What to do if your body catches fire:
Click here to watch a fun educational video for young children on fire safety.
1. Stop where you are.
3. Roll on the floor.
2. Drop to the ground.
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Keep Medications, Cleaning Products, and Chemicals Out of Children’s Reach and Sight
Did you know?
- The most common medications ingested by children under 4 are: ibuprofen, multivitamins, and diaper rash products.
- 53% of all Poison Control Center calls were about 1- and 2-year-old children.
Keep the Poison Control Center number handy.
Click here to watch a video on safe storage and dosing of medications.
1-800-222-1222
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4 Things Youth Should Know About Medications
- Remind all adults in the home, including grandparents, to keep medications out of children’s reach and sight.
- A child or youth should never take medications without the supervision of a responsible adult. An adult should read the label, give the correct dose, and supervise the child while taking the medication.
- Keep in mind some medications look like candy, and children may eat them if accessible.
- Never share your prescription medications with others.
Click here to watch a video on medication safety for children and youth.
Medication Safety
- Avoid storing medicines in places easily accessible to children, like pills in purses, vitamins on low counters, and meds in bedside tables.
- Keep all medications, cleaning products, and chemicals in their original packaging.
- Only use the measuring device that comes with the medicine.
This video shows the importance of securely storing medications.
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How to Safely Dispose of Unused or Expired Medications
Why should you dispose of medications safely?
3 steps to dispose of medications at home:
- If you mix medications with something and toss them in the trash, someone could find and take them.
- Flushing medications can harm the environment and public health.
Click here to visit a website with a list of drop-off sites for unwanted medications.
3. Throw the bag in the trash.
2. Put the mixture in a bag and seal it.
1. Mix them with something gross or undesirable.
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Water Safety at Home
- Always fill the bathtub and check the water temperature before placing a small child inside.
- Never leave a child alone in the tub, not even for a moment. Babies and children can drown in as little as 2 inches of water.
- Empty the tub before taking the child out. Leaving water in the tub is dangerous. Children can find full tubs when you least expect it.
- Keep bathroom doors closed and secure when not in use to prevent children from entering unsupervised.
- Make sure all family members understand the water safety rules.
This video explains how to keep children safe in and around water at home.
How to Save Lives Through Safe Gun Storage
Children are safer when: the gun is stored in a safe and the ammunition is stored separately in another locked and secure location.
Click on the safe to learn about the different storage options and their prices.
- In this video, a doctor talks about safe gun storage.
- Children are curious and can easily find where a firearm is hidden.
- Storing a gun high up in a closet is not enough.
Did you know that approximately one-third of U.S. households with children have firearms?
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How to Be a Responsible Adult and Store Guns Safely
This video teaches 5 ways to be safe with firearms.
- Secure all guns in your home and vehicles.
- Model responsible behavior around guns.
- Ask if there are firearms present when youth visit other homes.
- Recognize the role of guns om suicide.
- Tell your friends and family to be SMART.
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How to Talk to Children and Youth About Gun Safety
Did you know?
Children and teens are at a higher risk of suicide when there is a gun in the home. Suicide rates are four times higher than in homes without guns.
Click: How to talk to other parents about guns
Click: How to talk to children about guns
Click: How to talk to teens about guns
Click "More Information" to learn more about firearm statistics among youth.
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How to Talk to Teens About Guns
- Advise them to immediately leave any situation where there is an unsecured firearm.
- Think with the teen about strategies to get out of unsafe situations. For example, if the teen is in an unsafe situation, they can say: "My mom texted me and I have to go home now."
- Ask them not to believe friends who say a gun is unloaded or safe.
- Tell the teen they can ask if there are guns in other people’s homes when visiting, for their own safety.
- Talk about this topic often, not just once.
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How to Talk to Children About Guns
- Teach children never to touch a gun, even if it looks like a toy.
- Reassure them they won’t get in trouble for telling an adult they saw a gun or dangerous object.
- Talk about this topic often, not just once.
- Use simple language, for example:
"If you see a gun, don’t touch it. Tell an adult right away."
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How to Talk to Other Parents About Guns
Ask the question before a playdate, "Is there an unlocked gun in your house?" Just as you would talk to another parent or guardian about pets and children’s allergies, it’s okay to ask about firearms in the home.
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Knives, Sharp Objects, and Other Dangerous Items in the Home
Click to learn how to prevent self-harm and suicide.
- Like firearms, if you have knives and a youth’s safety is at risk, store them in a locked box.
- Other sharp and dangerous items like chainsaws, construction, and gardening tools should be secured with a lock.
- Don’t allow children to play in areas with these machines and dangerous items.
- Explain to children that these items are not toys and are for adults only.
- Know how many sharp knives are in your kitchen and check regularly to ensure all are accounted for. Store sharp scissors, nails, pins, and razors in a safe place.
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Enroll Children in Swimming Lessons
• Contact these groups to find out if they offer low-cost swim lessons in your area. Search online or call your local organization. • American Red Cross http://www.redcross.org • USA Swimming https://www.usaswimming.org/ • YMCA http://www.ymca.net
This video shows a mother and her daughter talking about swim lessons.
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Tips for Parents: Pool Safety
- Teach children not to push, pull, or hold their breath as a game in the water.
- Supervise children in and near water, even if there’s a lifeguard, and recognize the signs of drowning.
- Install fences around private pools.
- Empty kiddie pools after each use.
- Know what to do in case of an emergency. Call 911 and start CPR.
This video provides information on pool safety.
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Open Water
Did you know?
Youth ages 5 to 17 are the age group most likely to drown in natural waters.
Watch this video to learn about open water safety.
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Family Tips: Safety When Visiting Oceans, Lakes, and Rivers
- Teach children to always ask permission before going near water.
- Supervise children closely and without distractions when they are in or near water.
- Explain to children that swimming in open water is different from swimming in a pool.
- Use designated swimming and recreation areas whenever possible.
- Young or inexperienced swimmers should wear a properly fitted life jacket in and near water.
- Pay attention to flags and warning signs that indicate unsafe swimming conditions.
Watch this video to learn how to escape a rip current in open water.
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How to Keep Children Safe Around Cars
- Keep car doors locked when not in use.
- Store keys out of children’s reach.
- Never leave a child alone in a car, not even for a minute.
- To avoid forgetting a sleeping baby in the car, create reminders by placing something in the back seat with the child, like a briefcase, purse, or phone.
- Before driving, walk around the car to check for small children.
- Slow down and avoid distractions while driving.
This video teaches young children how to stay safe in and around cars.
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Infant Passenger Safety
Did you know?
In 2020, there were 1,093 child deaths in fatal accidents. 77% were vehicle occupants, and 23% were non-occupants (e.g., pedestrians, cyclists, or others).
Click the "More Information" button to see more child transportation safety statistics.
This video explains child and youth passenger safety in vehicles.
* Warning: this video contains flashing lights.
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Proper Installation of Car Seats and Booster Seats
This video shows how to properly use a booster seat and seatbelt for children.
This video shows how to correctly install a forward-facing car seat.
This video shows how to correctly install a rear-facing car seat.
How to Ride a Bicycle Safely
The whole family can watch this video to learn how to ride safely around the home and neighborhood.
5 Things to Remember... While Riding a Bicycle
6 Things to Remember... Before Riding a Bicycle
Before Riding a Bicycle
Always wear a helmet.
Children should ride with a responsible teen or adult.
Use reflectors and bright clothing.
Use lights when riding in the dark.
Use a bike that fits properly, with feet touching the ground when seated.
Make sure the bike and brakes are working properly.
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While Riding a Bicycle
Ride straight ahead on the right side of the road.
Ride in a bicycle lane if available.
Obey traffic signs and signals.
If you need to pass a pedestrian, let them know before you move to the side.
If you are crossing a road, alley, driveway, or railroad tracks, stop, look left, right, and then left for cars.
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Children Should Wear Helmets When Biking
• Eye Check: Place the helmet on the head. Look up—you should see the helmet’s bottom rim, about one inch above the eyebrows.
• Ear Check: Ensure the helmet straps form a “V” under the ears when fastened. The strap should be snug but comfortable.
• Mouth Check: Open your mouth as wide as you can. Does the helmet press against your head? If not, tighten the straps and make sure the buckle lies flat against your skin.
This video teaches young children how to stay safe while learning to ride a bike.
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How to Recognize Signs of Heat Exhaustion and Stay Hydrated
How to Stay Safe in the Heat
Click here to learn the signs of heat exhaustion and heatstroke.
- Carry a water bottle and take breaks regularly.
- You’ll know if kids are drinking enough water if their urine is clear or lemonade-colored.
- Know the signs and symptoms of dehydration.
- Respond appropriately to signs of dehydration.
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How to Prevent Frostbite and Hypothermia
- In general, children should not play outdoors in temperatures or wind chills below -15 °F (-26 °C).
- Make sure children are dressed appropriately for the cold: warm coat, boots, gloves, and a hat.
- Set time limits for outdoor play during very cold weather.
This video provides helpful winter safety tips for everyone.
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Pedestrian Safety for Children 10 and Under
How can children stay safe when walking?
- Walk with an older sibling or an adult.
- Don’t joke, run, or push others while walking near the road.
- If there’s no sidewalk, walk on the left side of the road, facing oncoming traffic.
- Avoid distractions like looking at your phone—stay alert.
- Watch for cars entering or exiting driveways.
This video teaches children about pedestrian safety.
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Pedestrian Safety for Teens
Did you know? There are 5 teen pedestrian deaths every week in the United States.
This video teaches teens about pedestrian safety.
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Pedestrian Safety
5 Tips for Walking Safely
- Don’t use your phone and look ahead when crossing the street.
- At night, pay close attention and make sure drivers can see you.
- Look left, right, and left again before crossing, and keep looking both ways until you’ve crossed.
- Always use sidewalks that are separated from the road.
- When crossing a multi-lane street, observe each lane and make eye contact with all drivers.
This video teaches young children how to cross the street safely.
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The information in this resource is based on the Safe Kids guide.
More information
Go Outside
Go Inside
Click on each eye to learn more about this safety area.
Click on the arrow or the door to go inside the house.
Click on the arrow or the door to go outside the house.
Click on this icon to return to the main page.
Click on this icon to learn and view more resources on the topic.
Continue
Easily navigate this activity using the icons above.
Resources for adults and sponsors.
Resources for adults and sponsors
Resources for ages 3 to 7.
Resources for ages 8 to 17.
Resources for all ages.
Resources for ages 3 to 7
Resources for ages 8 to 17
Resources for all ages
Continue
Each video has an icon indicating the appropriate age group.
The information in this resource is based on the Safe Kids guide.
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Fall Prevention
Click here to watch a video demonstrating how to install a safety gate in your home.
Source / More information
Safe Sleep
Click here to watch a video about baby sleep safety.
Source / More information
Toys
Toys with small parts can be very dangerous for babies and toddlers because they can put them in their mouths and choke.
Sign up here to receive information about recalled products for safety reasons.
TIP: A way to know if a toy is too small for a child is to use a toilet paper roll. If the toy fits inside, a child can choke on it.
Source / More information
What you Should Know About Pets and Wild Animals
What to do if you encounter wild or aggressive animals
How to behave around pets
Before choosing a pet
Click on a photo above to learn safety tips for each one.
What to Consider Before Choosing a Pet
Does the animal carry diseases that could harm young children?
Does anyone in the home have allergies?
What equipment will I need for this animal?
Does the child understand pet body language and respect boundaries?
How much time do I have to care for the pet?
What will be the monthly cost of care?
Is the animal friendly or gentle with children?
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What Children Should be Taught About Pets
Avoid injuries from pets
Never bother pets when they are eating or sleeping. Do not tease or abuse animals.Do not pull or hurt any part of their body. Do not get close to an animal’s face. Do not take a toy or food from an animal.Do not approach an animal when it is with its babies.
What if a child visits a friend’s house?
This video teaches how to understand cat body language.
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This video teaches how to understand dog body language.
How to Handle Dangerous Situations With Animals
Do not pet or touch a strange animal, even if it seems friendly.
Source / More information
How to Prevent Common Accidents in the Home
In this video, a young safety expert reviews a home to check if it's child-safe.
Source / More information
How to Avoid Injuries
Click here to take a virtual home tour. Find all the places that need childproofing.
Source / More information
How to Prevent Kitchen Burns
Use back burners when cooking and turn pot handles inward.
Teach older children to cook carefully.
If you need to supervise babies or toddlers while cooking, place them in a playpen.
Avoid holding a child while cooking, eating, or drinking hot food and drinks.
Source / More information
Suicide and Self-Harm Prevention
Cleaning products Chemicals Medications
Firearms Knives
This video contains information about causes of self-harm, how to support a youth in crisis, how to create a safety plan, and how to get help.
Scissors Safety pins Nails Needles Pencil sharpeners Tacks Lighters
Ropes Alcohol Extension/charging cords Belts Razors/shavers Blades and knives Glass
Click here to find help
Source / More information
Support is Available if you Need Help
In this video, a pediatrician explains why it’s important to seek help immediately if a youth is self-harming.
Source / More information
Fire Safety Reminders
Create an evacuation plan with everyone in the household.
Teach children how to call 911 in case of a fire or emergency.
Never smoke in bed.
Source / More information
Smoke Alarms Save Lives.
Need smoke alarms for your home? Visit the American Red Cross Sound the Alarm site to find an organization near you that may provide free smoke alarms.
Source / More information
What you Should Know About Carbon Monoxide (CO)
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a gas. It is toxic and odorless. Install alarms on all levels of the home to detect CO. Learn the sounds a CO alarm makes when it goes off. Follow the package instructions to properly install a CO alarm. Test CO alarms at least once a month.
Idling cars in the garage are a source of carbon monoxide in the home. Click on “More information” to discover other causes.
Source / More information
Tips to Avoid the Top 3 Causes of Home Fires
This video contains information on home fire safety.
What Kids Should Know About Fire Safety
How to escape a fire:
3. Find a nearby exit.
2. Get low if there is smoke.
1. Cover your nose and mouth.
What to do if your body catches fire:
Click here to watch a fun educational video for young children on fire safety.
1. Stop where you are.
3. Roll on the floor.
2. Drop to the ground.
Source / More information
Keep Medications, Cleaning Products, and Chemicals Out of Children’s Reach and Sight
Did you know?
Keep the Poison Control Center number handy.
Click here to watch a video on safe storage and dosing of medications.
1-800-222-1222
Source / More information
4 Things Youth Should Know About Medications
Click here to watch a video on medication safety for children and youth.
Medication Safety
This video shows the importance of securely storing medications.
Source / More information
How to Safely Dispose of Unused or Expired Medications
Why should you dispose of medications safely?
3 steps to dispose of medications at home:
Click here to visit a website with a list of drop-off sites for unwanted medications.
3. Throw the bag in the trash.
2. Put the mixture in a bag and seal it.
1. Mix them with something gross or undesirable.
Source / More information
Water Safety at Home
This video explains how to keep children safe in and around water at home.
How to Save Lives Through Safe Gun Storage
Children are safer when: the gun is stored in a safe and the ammunition is stored separately in another locked and secure location.
Click on the safe to learn about the different storage options and their prices.
Did you know that approximately one-third of U.S. households with children have firearms?
Source / More Information
How to Be a Responsible Adult and Store Guns Safely
This video teaches 5 ways to be safe with firearms.
Source / More Information
How to Talk to Children and Youth About Gun Safety
Did you know?
Children and teens are at a higher risk of suicide when there is a gun in the home. Suicide rates are four times higher than in homes without guns.
Click: How to talk to other parents about guns
Click: How to talk to children about guns
Click: How to talk to teens about guns
Click "More Information" to learn more about firearm statistics among youth.
Source / More Information
How to Talk to Teens About Guns
Source / More Information
How to Talk to Children About Guns
"If you see a gun, don’t touch it. Tell an adult right away."
Source / More Information
How to Talk to Other Parents About Guns
Ask the question before a playdate, "Is there an unlocked gun in your house?" Just as you would talk to another parent or guardian about pets and children’s allergies, it’s okay to ask about firearms in the home.
Source / More Information
Knives, Sharp Objects, and Other Dangerous Items in the Home
Click to learn how to prevent self-harm and suicide.
Source / More Information
Enroll Children in Swimming Lessons
• Contact these groups to find out if they offer low-cost swim lessons in your area. Search online or call your local organization. • American Red Cross http://www.redcross.org • USA Swimming https://www.usaswimming.org/ • YMCA http://www.ymca.net
This video shows a mother and her daughter talking about swim lessons.
Source / More Information
Tips for Parents: Pool Safety
This video provides information on pool safety.
Source / More Information
Open Water
Did you know?
Youth ages 5 to 17 are the age group most likely to drown in natural waters.
Watch this video to learn about open water safety.
Source / More Information
Family Tips: Safety When Visiting Oceans, Lakes, and Rivers
Watch this video to learn how to escape a rip current in open water.
Source / More Information
How to Keep Children Safe Around Cars
This video teaches young children how to stay safe in and around cars.
Source / More Information
Infant Passenger Safety
Did you know?
In 2020, there were 1,093 child deaths in fatal accidents. 77% were vehicle occupants, and 23% were non-occupants (e.g., pedestrians, cyclists, or others).
Click the "More Information" button to see more child transportation safety statistics.
This video explains child and youth passenger safety in vehicles.
* Warning: this video contains flashing lights.
Source / More Information
Proper Installation of Car Seats and Booster Seats
This video shows how to properly use a booster seat and seatbelt for children.
This video shows how to correctly install a forward-facing car seat.
This video shows how to correctly install a rear-facing car seat.
How to Ride a Bicycle Safely
The whole family can watch this video to learn how to ride safely around the home and neighborhood.
5 Things to Remember... While Riding a Bicycle
6 Things to Remember... Before Riding a Bicycle
Before Riding a Bicycle
Always wear a helmet. Children should ride with a responsible teen or adult. Use reflectors and bright clothing. Use lights when riding in the dark. Use a bike that fits properly, with feet touching the ground when seated. Make sure the bike and brakes are working properly.
Source / More Information
While Riding a Bicycle
Ride straight ahead on the right side of the road. Ride in a bicycle lane if available. Obey traffic signs and signals. If you need to pass a pedestrian, let them know before you move to the side. If you are crossing a road, alley, driveway, or railroad tracks, stop, look left, right, and then left for cars.
Source / More Information
Children Should Wear Helmets When Biking
• Eye Check: Place the helmet on the head. Look up—you should see the helmet’s bottom rim, about one inch above the eyebrows. • Ear Check: Ensure the helmet straps form a “V” under the ears when fastened. The strap should be snug but comfortable. • Mouth Check: Open your mouth as wide as you can. Does the helmet press against your head? If not, tighten the straps and make sure the buckle lies flat against your skin.
This video teaches young children how to stay safe while learning to ride a bike.
Source / More Information
How to Recognize Signs of Heat Exhaustion and Stay Hydrated
How to Stay Safe in the Heat
Click here to learn the signs of heat exhaustion and heatstroke.
Source / More Information
How to Prevent Frostbite and Hypothermia
This video provides helpful winter safety tips for everyone.
Source / More Information
Pedestrian Safety for Children 10 and Under
How can children stay safe when walking?
This video teaches children about pedestrian safety.
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Pedestrian Safety for Teens
Did you know? There are 5 teen pedestrian deaths every week in the United States.
This video teaches teens about pedestrian safety.
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Pedestrian Safety
5 Tips for Walking Safely
This video teaches young children how to cross the street safely.
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