Life comes with guaranteed bumps and bruises. Some you can’t avoid; some help you learn and grow — and there are some hard knocks from which you can and should protect yourself and your children. Knocks to the noggin top that list. The best way to protect your child from a head injury is to […]
It’s officially summer and the staggering statistics are out: In 2020, seven people drowned in the North Carolina surf. The cause of three of them? Rip currents. Wilmington Surf City Fire Chief Allen Wilson reported that by end of May 2020, they “had more rescue calls than all of [the prior] year.” The main reason for […]
As your baby grows into a toddler, a lot of things change around your house. Your regular safety sweep should be one of those things. Sure, you baby proofed your home before you welcomed your little one into the world, but babies grow up. They become more interested in the world around them, and more […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
