Injury is the leading cause of death and disability in children ages 19 and younger, but most injuries are preventable. At CHKD we want to provide you and your child with information to help prevent injuries. Below is a list of safety tips and information designed to keep kids safe.
Bike Safety
Every day, approximately 1,000 children are rushed to emergency centers because of bicycle accidents. A helmet is the most important safety device available to prevent head injury and death from a bicycle crash.
Follow these tips to keep your little one safe.
Burn Prevention
Burns are a potential hazard in every home, and children are more likely to be burned than anyone else. From sunburns to accidental kitchen burns,
these tips will help protect your children from burns.
Car Seats Save Lives
In Virginia and North Carolina, child passenger safety laws are designed to protect your most precious cargo. Until age 8, all children must use a properly installed car seat or booster seat that meets federal safety standards.
Here's a general guide to selecting the appropriate car seat/safety restraint for your child.
Coping with Crying
Parents know their newborns will cry, but many are surprised by how much their baby cries. During the first three months of life, a healthy newborn's fussy periods can add up to two or three hours a day.
These tips can help you cope. If nothing seems to console your baby, call your
pediatrician.
Never Shake a Baby!
Many people don't realize shaking a baby can cause serious damage. Every year, babies that have been shaken suffer permanent brain damage, blindness and even death. This abusive head trauma is known as shaken baby syndrome.
Know the symptoms of shaken baby syndrome and how to prevent it.
Safe Home
At Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters, we're committed to helping families stay safe. With safety checklists for every room in your home and even your backyard,
this guide for parents is full of helpful information to keep your home safe for everyone.
Safe While Asleep
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is a leading cause of death in infants up to 1 year of age. Here are some
important safety instructions to help reduce the risk of SIDS. Make sure everyone who cares for your baby follows these guidelines. And remember, "Back to Sleep - Tummy to Play."
Water is everywhere and taking necessary safety precautions is important at any age, but especially for children up to age 14. Reduce the risk of a child or teen drowning by following these simple
water safety strategies in your home and wherever there is water.
En español: Seguridad Alrededor del Agua y Prevención del Ahogamiento