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School Days… Back-to-School Safety Tips Help Reduce Accidents & Injuries

August 14th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Child Safety On-The-Go, Childproofing & Safety

Safety concerns can easily take a backseat amid the rush to stock up on fresh school supplies and fall’s hottest elementary-school fashions. But most parents are surprised to know that school-related accidents account for about 2.2 million injuries each year in children under the age of 14. Happily, many of these are easily preventable.

Here’s a look at where and how school-related injuries occur and a few simple precautions parents can take to keep kids safe. (more…)

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Checklist: Kid-Smart & Kid-Safe Visits Away from Home

June 10th, 2009 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Child Safety On-The-Go, How-To's and Checklists

Any parent with young children knows that visits away from their childproofed, kid-friendly home can be stressful – sometimes downright unnerving. New surroundings inspire kids to touch, test and even taste whatever they find. Such curiosity is natural. But for guests and hosts alike, it can make a visit anything but relaxing!

You can avoid much of this stress – and many potential dangers – by doing a little preplanning with your host and taking along a few portable safety items for on-the-spot childproofing. (more…)

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Keep Halloween Hazards from Becoming a Real Scare!

October 10th, 2008 by admin | No Comments | Filed in Child Safety On-The-Go, How-To's and Checklists

Spooky decorations, creepy costumes and candy-filled visions spur kids – and often the entire family – into a fun-filled frenzy on Halloween. But don’t let hidden dangers spoil the evening for your ghouls and booys!Here are ten simple Halloween safety and planning tips to help keep fright night from becoming a real scare.  (more…)

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