The following documents and links give good information on ways to keep your child(ren) healthy and safe. Many documents are large files and may take time to download. Some of these documents are in .pdf format - if you dont have Acrobat Reader, you can get it here. All of the .pdf files are used with permission from the contributor.
Abuse, Violence, and Parenting Tips
Kids Getting Around
Staying Safe in the Car
Staying Safe While Having Fun
Household Safety
Other Safety Sheets and Links
Abuse, Violence, and Parenting Tips:
Parenting to Prevent Abuse from PlainTalk, Inc.
How to Prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome from the National Exchange Club Foundation
How to Prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) from About.com Pediatrics
Safe Sleeping (preventing SIDS) from the James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children and Clarian Health Partners - in English and en Español
Violence Prevention in the Home and Teaching Violence Prevention from the American Academy of Pediatrics
Violence in the Media from the Journal of the American Medical Association
Media Guidelines for Parents from the American Academy of Pediatrics
Internet Safety from the American Academy of Pediatrics
Cruising the Internet: is it Safe for Your Kids? from Childrens Hospital, Richmond, VA
A Parents Guide to Internet Safety from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Click here for more handouts on abuse, violence, and parenting tips
Pedestrian Safety Brochure from Childrens Hospital of Michigan
Pedestrian Safety Handout from San Diego Childrens Hospital and Health Center
Safe Routes to School from San Diego Childrens Hospital and Health Center
Bicycle Safety, Bike Helmets, and Children as Passengers on Adult Bikes from the American Academy of Pediatrics
Skateboard Safety Fact Sheet from the James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children and Clarian Health Partners
Skateboard and Scooter Safety from the American Academy of Pediatrics
Scooter Safety Handout from San Diego Childrens Hospital and Health Center
In-Line Skating Fact Sheet from the James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children and Clarian Health Partners
Helmet Safety Handout from San Diego Childrens Hospital and Health Center
Head Injury Prevention: Tips for Parents from Childrens Hospital of Michigan
Head Smart Activity Book for kids from the Childrens Hospital System/Childrens Hospital of Atlanta
How to Prevent Head and Spinal Cord Injuries from the American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Car Safety Seats: A Guide for Families from the American Academy of Pediatrics
Child Passenger Safety Booklet from Arkansas Childrens Hospital
Your Childs Safety Seat/Belt and ABCDs from San Diego Childrens Hospital and Health Center
Kids in Safe Seats Car Seat Guide from Toledo Childrens Hospital
Correct Restraint of a Child in a Crash from the Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia
Airbag Safety from the American Academy of Pediatrics
Drinking and Driving from the American Academy of Pediatrics
Find a child passenger safety inspection station near you (or call toll-free 1-866-SEAT-CHECK)
Staying Safe While Having Fun:
How to Prevent Childhood Sports Injuries from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
Home Playground Safety from the American Academy of Pediatrics
Playground Safety Handout from San Diego Childrens Hospital and Health Center
Trampoline Safety from the American Academy of Pediatrics
Paintball Safety from the American Academy of Ophthalmology
Ski Helmet Safety from Gillette Childrens Specialty Healthcare
Lawnmower Safety from the American Academy of Pediatrics
Pool Safety and Water Safety from the American Academy of Pediatrics
Pool Safety Handout from San Diego Childrens Hospital and Health Center
Boat Safety from the American Academy of Pediatrics
Stay on Top of It: Drowning Prevention Tips for Children and Teens from Seattle Childrens Hospital and Regional Medical Center
Stay on Top of It: What You Need to Know About Life Vests from Seattle Childrens Hospital and Regional Medical Center
Sun Safety Handout from San Diego Childrens Hospital and Health Center
Childhood Emergencies and Illnesses from Blank Childrens Hospital
Home Water Hazards for Young Children from the American Academy of Pediatrics
Baby Product Safety from the American Academy of Pediatrics
Keeping Your Home Safe for Your Baby from the American Academy of Family Physicians
Common Household Environmental Dangers from the American Academy of Pediatrics
Poison Prevention Handout from San Diego Childrens Hospital and Health Center
Protecting Your Child Against Lead Poisoning from the Journal of the American Medical Association
Burn Prevention Booklet from Arkansas Childrens Hospital
Burns Handout from San Diego Hospital and Health Center
Fire Safety from the American Academy of Pediatrics
Fire Safety Tips for Children with Special Needs from the James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children and Clarian Health Partners
Smoke Alarms Handout from San Diego Childrens Hospital and Health Center
Gun Safety from About.com Pediatrics
Firearm Safety Brochure from Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital at Stanford - in English and en Español
Other Safety Sheets and Links:
Safety Smart Sheets on a variety of topics from the James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children and Clarian Health Partners - for kids and parents
Safety Sheets by Age from the American Academy of Pediatrics:
- Birth to 6 Months
- 6 to 12 Months
- 1 to 2 Years
- 2 to 4 Years
- 5 Years
- 6 Years
- 8 Years
- 10 Years
Injuries are not Accidents: A Series of 7 Safety Tip Cards from Prenatal to 24-Month-Olds from the Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts-New England Medical Center
Other great websites on Injury Prevention:
- Safety & Injury Prevention website from Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh
- Escape School - a great safety site
- SafeKids.com - how to keep your children safe on the Internet