Items Tagged with 'Child safety'

Exposure to dangerous noise levels from headphones and earbuds has become a troubling trend among younger kids, according to the result of a recent survey.

Pool ownership brings responsibilities that can’t be taken lightly. Experts offer eight strategies to help pool owners, family members and friends swim safely.

Every year, about eight children younger than 6 die – and 3,300 are treated in emergency rooms – falling from a window, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Choosing the right bike for a child’s first ride can be instrumental toward building confidence. Here are some guidelines for navigating the selection process for that first bike and beyond.

Kids can get concussions during all sorts of activities. Falling off a swing. Taking a tumble while climbing a tree. Even bumping their head on a wall while playing inside the house. Here’s what you need to know about spotting the symptoms of concussion.

Kids of every age are at risk of drowning – it’s the second leading cause of unintentional death for children younger than 14.

Sprays and repellents can help keep mosquitoes at bay – when they’re used the right way.

Organized baseball and softball offer many benefits to children and teens. The activity allows players to improve their fitness, build peer relationships, celebrate successes, confront failure and ultimately increase self-esteem. But with the game comes risk. From catching or throwing a ball to swinging a bat or sliding into a base, the sport requires a variety of motions that can make young athletes susceptible to injury.

Childproofing goes beyond putting latches on your cabinet doors and corner guards around sharp edges. Before your baby or toddler is on the move, it’s time to take steps.

Parents and caregivers are being urged to take steps to help prevent falls among kids during Window Safety Week, scheduled for April 7-13.