Risk Areas
Sports Safety
In 2012, more than 1.24 million children ages 19 and under were seen in emergency departments for injuries related to 14 commonly played sports.
Read great tips to help protect your child HERE.
Sports Safety
In 2012, more than 1.24 million children ages 19 and under were seen in emergency departments for injuries related to 14 commonly played sports.
Read great tips to help protect your child HERE.
Playground Safety
Falls are the most common type of playground injury, accounting for more than 75 percent of all playground-related injuries. Lack of or improper supervision is associated with approximately 45 percent of playground-related injuries.
Our top tips to help prevent injuries are HERE.
Skating and Skateboarding Safety
Skating and skateboarding can increase balance, agility, coordination and reaction time. It’s also pretty fun. With plenty of practice and these safety tips, your kids can roll smart and safe.
Find out how HERE.
Bike Safety
More children ages 5 to 14 are seen in emergency rooms for injuries related to biking than any other sport. Helmets can reduce the risk of severe brain injuries by 88 percent – yet only 45 percent of children 14 and under usually wear a bike helmet.
To learn ways to protect your child, click HERE.
Want to know how to properly fit a bike helmet? Click HERE to view the quick video how-to on our Bicycle Safety Page.
Did you know that several local pediatrician/medical clinics will fit and sell bike helmets for your child for just $10 during well-child visits? See the list of clinics HERE.
Learn about Kohl’s Helmet Safety Program at Seattle Children’s HERE.
Boating Safety
With almost 100 different kinds of boats – from kayaks to canoes to motorboats – there’s a good chance most of us will be having a great time on the water at some point.
So when you do, please remember these simple safety tips for the entire family, HERE.
Where do you go to borrow a loaner life jacket? Check out our Water Safety Page for locations!
With almost 100 different kinds of boats – from kayaks to canoes to motorboats – there’s a good chance most of us will be having a great time on the water at some point.
So when you do, please remember these simple safety tips for the entire family, HERE.
Where do you go to borrow a loaner life jacket? Check out our Water Safety Page for locations!
Swimming Safety
Whether it’s a trip to the beach or a dip in the community or backyard pool, you can ensure that swimming is as safe as it is fun by following a few basic safety tips.
Find those tips HERE.