Child Safety Resources That You Need To be Aware Of.


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Our children are our most valuable resource, and their safety should be one of our major concerns. As parents, it is ultimately our responsibility to ensure the safety of our children.

Here's a 'Quick Reference" of where you can go to find information regarding child safety issues, such as pool safetly, food safety, internet safety, child safety in the car, safety tips for the babysitter, and most of all home safety.

Bookmark this page so you can get to it quickly. It could just save a child's life.

From the University of Washington School of Medicine:

First aid for POISONING
1-800-222-1222

How to give Infant CPR

First Aid for a choking conscious infant (under 1 year)

Basic CPR and 4 differences for doing CPR on children ages 1-8 years.

First Aid for choking conscious adults and children 1-8 years of age.





Child Safety - Your #1 Priority

  • Child Proof Your Home - You take your car in for its annual inspection, but when was the last time you inspected your home to see if it passes the childproofing test?
  • FirstGov For Kids - Safety is parents and kids number one priority. These links will take you to different areas on how to keep out of harm's way. This is a special section for kids, teens and parents.
  • The Safe Nursery - This booklet from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission can help you choose nursery products, use them safely and keep them in good condition. You'll find hints on cribs, toys, baby gates, high chairs, playpens, toy boxes, carriers, strollers, cradles, and other baby items. It also includes a checklist. You can read it online as HTML or PDF , or you can order free copy of the print version from Office of Information and Public Affairs, Washington, D.C., 20207
  • Food Safety Issues - Safe food handling, food safety in the kitchen, Foodbourne illness and consumer safety guidelines.

  • Child Safety - The Consumer Product Safety Commission also has a selection of articles regarding kids safety, which include such things as safety of the sleeping baby, pool safety, babysitter tips, child proofing your home, tips for shopping at a thrift store for baby items.
  • Crib and Bedding Safety - Checklist and tips for new and used cribs, and crib bedding.
  • Toys - several booklets regarding the safety of various toys for children.
  • Products Recalls - Recalls and product news. This list is unbelievably long. But definitely check it out. It has a search function so you can search by product, date etc.
  • Window Coverings - The Window Covering Safety Council has an article titled Safety & Design Tips as well as more information on selecting or repairing window treatments for safety. They also have a free windowcovering safety kit you can order.
  • National Safe Kids Campaign - You can look up Child Safety Laws and Regulations by state, and find Coalitions and Events in your area. They also have a FAQ with information on choosing and using Car Seats for your kids.
  • Poison - Protect your child from poison in your home.
  • Poison Information - from Medline Plus.

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