Car safety seats can safe countless lives. According o multiple news agencies, Safe Kids Oklahoma and other local agencies will be hosting an educational event to promote car safety seat awareness. About 80 percent of children in the region are safely buckled in car safety seats while riding with their parents. That is not a desired percentage since all parents should be aware of the risks associated with failing to use a car safety seat that restrain children safely and (read more)
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06
May
2013
Make Your Home Accident-Proof For The Summer
It’s important that certain household hazards are contained when you have small children around. The Consumer Reports issued a statement reporting that parents should always be alert of certain risks common household products and areas in your house could pose to children. Safety advocates urge parents to make sure they remember to ensure their children are safe by performing a full safety check around all parts of the house to make sure that your home is “accident-proof” during the upcoming (read more)
Read MoreMultiple news agencies have indicated that the popularity of bicycle riding has been increasing in the past years. Children have been riding their bikes more often and have been starting to do so at a very young age. Going for a bike ride is a fun activity that the entire family can enjoy. Safety experts have been encouraging parents to teach their children how to safely avoid accidents and injuries by teaching them some important lessons on how to follow (read more)
Read MoreWhen looking into the potential issues and hazards that common objects or pieces of furniture can pose to your child, remember that in most cases, accidents can be prevented. When it comes to windows, safety experts urge parents to stay vigilant and keep in mind that the fall hazard windows pose to children is one of the most common of all. Keeping cribs and furniture away from windows could help to eliminate some of the risks by keeping the child (read more)
Read MoreMultiple news agencies have indicated that parents should do an extensive research before choosing a high chair for their child. According to several news agencies, some products may sound good in theory, especially because of the cute names they are given, but not so good when it comes to keep their children safe. Safety advocates have looked into several popular brands of high chairs in order to discover which products live up to expectations and which brands don’t. According to (read more)
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24
Apr
2013
Before Remodeling, Check Your Home’s Lead Levels
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, several children in the country could be exposed to risks associated with lead poisoning. The reports show that parents looking into remodeling their home should take note of the dangers associated with the high levels of lead present in dust and chips kicked up while a home is being renovated. Official data shows that at least 2.6 percent of all children in America ages 1 to 5 years have blood lead levels (read more)
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22
Apr
2013
Lawn Mowers Pose Serious Risks To Children
A recent mowing accident that resulted in severe injuries, including amputations, has raised concerns related to the risks associated with the powerful and dangerous devices. Many news sources are talking about the occurrence and safety advocates are urging parents and adults in general to beware of the risks associated with using the device near children. According to the news sources covering the incident and the Consumer Reports, a child had both of her feet reportedly amputated after her father failed (read more)
Read MoreA recent report has indicated that the National Occupant Protection Use Survey has shown that parents that often do not make use of seat belts also fail to buckle up their kids properly. The researchers reported that the use of seat belts and other safety restraints was observed thoroughly. Data revealed that information concerning 38,215 vehicles and 54,475 occupants was collected while the cars were stopped at stop signs or diverse traffic lights in 2011. By observing the drivers from (read more)
Read MoreAccording to a series of news agencies, safety advocates began campaigning in order to encourage car owners in California to avoid leaving children and pets unattended inside of their vehicles. In San Diego, the Ace Parking company installed signs that display warnings in order to let drivers know they should never leave a pet or a child unattended in a vehicle. These signs could alert parents who re unaware of the risks. According to a recent study carried out by (read more)
Read MoreAccording to several news sources, parents are still unaware of the risks associated with the use of old or potentially broken car safety seats. The reports indicate that in Wisconsin, the event organized by the Safe Kids USA coalition allowed for businesses to collect used or broken car safety seats for recycling purposes. This could help to send the message to parents that car safety seats involved in accidents or that are older than 6 years should not be used (read more)
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