Items Tagged with 'Child safety'

Sports-related eye injuries increased nearly 20% last year compared with 2021, according to estimates from advocacy group Prevent Blindness.

Halloween is such a fun time for kids. As you begin to plan for the holiday, take some time to look at what will make their costumes safe.

School is back in session, and it’s the perfect time to review some driving-related safety tips.

Even on cloudy days, the heat trapped inside your vehicle can reach life-threatening temperatures – and leaving the windows open doesn’t help. This means that no child should ever be left alone inside a vehicle.

Don’t simply get the lead out. Keep it out. And move on from mercury, too. A recently published resource from the Environmental Protection Agency is aimed at lowering children’s exposure to hazardous heavy metals in community settings.

Many families will be hitting the pool or beach in the coming months. It’s important to understand what “swimmer’s ear” is, how to recognize it and what to do if you suspect your child has it.

May 1 is National Heatstroke Prevention Day. Learn how to prevent these tragedies with a free online course (available in English and Spanish).

A recent study of deadly poisonings among kids younger than 6 has found that nearly half involved opioids.

Instant noodles are convenient and inexpensive – but a recent study shows they’re also a common source of burns among kids.

A cool self-portrait can get a lot of likes on social media. Taking one in an uncommon or unusual location, though, has played a part in an increase of serious injuries – and deaths.