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AAP Injury Prevention Program

TIPP is an educational program for parents of children newborn through 12 years of age to help prevent common injuries from motor vehicles, drowning, firearms, falls, bicycle crashes, burns, poisoning, choking, injuries, crashes, burns, poisoning, and choking.

TIPP: When Your Child Needs Emergency Medical Services

Get advice from the AAP on recognizing an emergency and learning what to do when your child need emergency medical services.

TIPP: Water Safety for Your School-age Child

Get advice from the AAP about Water Safety for Your School-aged Child.

TIPP: Home Water Hazards for Young Children

Learn about Home Water Hazards for Young Children.

TIPP: Bicycle Safety Myths and Facts

Myths and facts about bicycle safety to keep your children safe on every bike ride.

TIPP: Safe Bicycling

Learn tips from the AAP on Safe Bicycling and Choosing the Right Bicycle for Your Child.

TIPP: Life Jackets and Life Preservers

Advice from the AAP on using Life Jackets and Life Preservers to keep your kids safe in the water.

TIPP: Lawn Mower Safety

Lawn mower safety from the AAP, including that children younger than 16 years should not be allowed to use ride-on mowers and children younger than 12 years should not use walk-behind mowers.

TIPP: Firearms Injury Prevention

Advice from the AAP on avoiding firearm injuries.

TIPP: Infant Furniture: Cribs

Safety tips on choosing and using a crib for your baby, including safe bedding practices for infants.

TIPP: Tips for Getting Your Children to Wear Bicycle Helmets

Tips for Getting Your Children to Wear Bicycle Helmets

TIPP: Protect Your Child... Prevent Poisoning

Tips from the AAP on preventing poisonings, including common examples of poisons (medicines and household products).

TIPP: Baby-sitting Reminders

Safety reminders for parents when their children are being watched by a baby sitter.

TIPP: Pool Safety for Children

AAP TIPP: Pool Safety for Children

TIPP: Bicycle Helmets

Learn about Bicycle Helmets and review tips for getting your children to wear bicycle helmets.

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