*source: Safe Kids NC It’s officially summer and the staggering statistics are out: Eight drowning deaths have been reported along North Carolina’s coast in the past month. The cause of six of them? Rip currents. More than 50 rip currents have been reported at North Carolina’s beaches so far in 2019. Twenty-five of them were located […]
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Pedestrian Safety – Even After Dark
December 21 marked the winter solstice, or the shortest day of the year. Short days mean it gets dark very early. Since all of the children are out of school on holiday break, it is more important than ever to be diligent when driving through neighborhoods after it gets dark. This is especially true on […]
FREE Car Seat Safety Checks
This is National Child Passenger Safety Week (September 15-21), and many FREE car seat safety checks being offered in our area by Safe Kids Wake County. Click here to find one near you. Also, be sure to ALWAYS buckle your children into their car seats. Surprisingly, a study released by Safe Kids Worldwide found: Buckling […]
Wake County Schools Bus Routes & A Few Safety Tips
Wake County Public Schools recently posted the bus stops for traditional calendar schools. I know we’ve written about it before on this blog, but Safe Kids Wake County asked us to remind parents to review bus stop safety guidelines with their children. A little education on the front end can prevent a senseless tragedy. Safe Kids Wake County’s Ten […]
Trauma Season is Here. 10 Injury Prevention Tips
According to Safe Kids USA, children ages 14 and under will be rushed to emergency rooms nearly 3 million times for serious injuries resulting from motor vehicle crashes, drownings, bike crashes, pedestrian incidents, falls and other hazards this summer. In the injury prevention community, summer is also known as ‘trauma season’ because of the dramatic […]
Expiring Car Seats
Few parents are aware that car seats, like milk, actually expire. But, many who are aware that car seats expire often believe that it is a marketing ploy by manufacturers to get parents to purchase new seats – an expensive endeavor. The truth is, car seats are made out of a special kind of plastic […]
It’s Hot Outside – It’s Even Hotter in the Car
If the outside temperature is 101 degrees, then inside a car the temperature can reach a scorching 140 degrees. Exposure to this high temperature for any length of time can cause serious, irreversible brain injuries, multi-organ failure and even fatalities. It may be hard to believe, but according to Safe Kids USA, almost 50 children […]
Bike Helmet Use Could Prevent 45,000 Head Injuries to Kids
Spring has arrived and families are gearing up to enjoy the outdoors on their bikes. While inflating the tires and checking the brakes are important – a helmet is essential. Safe Kids Wake County urges parents, caregivers, and children to use their helmet each time they ride their bike – no matter how long or […]
October 31 Most Dangerous Day of the Year for Child Pedestrians
Drivers need to do their part to keep trick-or-treaters safe. Remember these tips when driving on Halloween: Be especially alert in residential neighborhoods. Drive more slowly and anticipate heavy pedestrian traffic on and near the road. Keep your full headlights on so you can spot children and families from a greater distance. Take extra time […]
Car Seat Safety Check – Saturday
Various makes and models of car seats have a unique fit in different makes and models of cars. Ensure your child is riding safely by having WakeMed and Safe Kids car seat safety checkers review your seat installation and fit on your child this Saturday, October 23 from 10 to 1 on WakeMed Raleigh Campus […]