Every year around the world, a million families lose a child to a preventable injury. In fact, preventable injuries are the number one killer of kids in the U.S today. Safe Kids Days in April are dedicated to preventing childhood injuries.
Here are 7 easy ways that you can help keep your kids safe.
“7 Tips for Keeping Kids Safe”:
- Tug on your kid’s car seat where the seat belt goes.
- Secure furniture and TVs.
- Check smoke and CO alarms monthly.
- Scan your home for places kids can get into medicine.
- Check around your house for coin-sized button batteries.
- Ask your kid’s coaches if they have had concussion or sports safety training.
- Call to action: Take the Challenge and Take Action Against Distraction.
To learn more about Safe Kids Worldwide and Safe Kids Day, please visit safekids.org.