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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
As the weather starts to turn colder, the risk of fires increases significantly. Nationwide, 457 children ages 14 and under died in 2007 due to unintentional fire- and burn-related injuries, and 96,756 more were injured. Approximately 80 percent of all fire-related deaths and injuries occur in the home, and young children are at a particularly […]
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