Additional Web Resources

Adolescent Injuries
This FAQ sheet from the Centers for Disease Control outlines the scope and type of injuries adolescents are particularly vulnerable to.

Airbags and Rear Facing Child Safety Seats
From the Centers for Disease Control, this article warns of the danger of rear-facing child restraints and airbags if a child and child seat are placed in the front of the car. 

Automobile Safety During the Early Years
This article covers heat exposure, cargo beds, proper use of safety devices, and school bus safety. From the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Baby Safety Checklist
This is a check list of room-by-room safety tips for keeping your home safe for infants, babies, and small children. From the Federal Consumer Information Center in Pueblo, CO.

Bicycle Helmet Laws
This site provides a guide to state and city bicycle helmet laws. Information provided by The Helmet Resource Center.

Bike Helmets and Carriers for Children
Safety information and links on children's bike helmets and carriers. Sponsored by the Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute.

Child Safety Seats
At this site you'll find a child passenger safety fact list outlining information on motor vehicle crash fatalities and injuries and children. Provided by the Centers for Disease Control.

Consumer Information Center Childproofing Your Home
12 safety devices to help childproof your home, from safety latches to cordless phones. From the Federal Consumer Information Center in Pueblo, CO.

Drowning Prevention
FAQ sheet from the Centers for Disease Control addresses the incidence of drowning deaths and how to prevent them.

Emergency Action Card (PDF - Adobe Acrobat Reader required.)
This document can be easily downloaded for quick reference. An excellent reference should a poisoning occur. From the American Association of Poison Control Centers.

Helmet Guide 
The Snell Memorial Foundation outlines how to find a good helmet. The Snell Memorial Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to research, education, testing and development of helmet safety standards. © Snell Memorial Foundation, Inc.

Home Safety Checklist for Family Child Care
This checklist from The National Network for Child Care provides parents and child care providers workers a checklist to enhance safety for at home child care.

Poison Prevention for our Children
This site provides tips to prevent the poisoning of children. "Children under the age of six are at the greatest risk for unintentional poisoning. They are curious by nature and investigate their world by putting most things in their mouths. They will eat or drink anything regardless of how it tastes. Children like the attractive packaging, good smells and are drawn to the colorful substances of many of the products found around the home ." From the American Association of Poison Control Centers.

Poison Prevention Tips
This article describes types of poisons and what to do if your child is poisoned. From the American Association of Poison Control Centers.

Preventing Childhood Poisoning
This is a thorough article covering at-home poisoning dangers. Discussed are the dangers from over-the-counter medicines, lead poisoning, iron poisoning, and how to protect your family from substance tampering. From the Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration.

Product recalls and safety warnings
SafetyAlerts.com is a site carrying comprehensive product recall and warning information. © Safe-T-Net, L.L.C.

What You Should Know About Lead Poisoning
This is information on the damage lead poisoning can cause children and what action you need to take to protect your child. From the National Network for Child Care.