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Fireworks Safety
Although fireworks are a summer tradition for many families, injuries from fireworks don't have to be if you follow these fireworks safety tips.

Accidents and Tragedies
Accidents are a leading cause of death for children. From car accidents to falls, these recent accident stories from the news are a good example of just how common childhood accidents can be and are a good reminder of how to prevent common accidents.

Thunderstorm Safety - Severe Thunderstorms
Kids often get afraid when a thunderstorm rolls in. Because of the damage that severe thunderstorms and tornadoes can cause, many adults have a healthy fear of them too.

Drowning Prevention - Water Safety Tips
Drowning is one of the leading causes of death for young children. That makes it important to keep water safety in mind at all times, especially if you have a pool, hot tub, or pond at your home.

Backover Safety Alert
Review the problem of rollover injuries and deaths that are caused by the large rear view blind sport that large SUVs and minivans have and what you can do to keep your kids safe in your driveway.

The iPhone and iPod and other New Internet Safety Hazards
Most parents are savvy enough to not allow their kids to have unrestricted access to the Internet. Even if you have parental controls set on your home computer, your kids may still be at risk from Internet safety hazards from all of the products in your home that are connected to the Internet, such as an iPhone, iPod Touch, Wii or Playstation 3.

Choking and Choking Hazards
Choking, one of the biggest child safety hazards often doesn't get much attention as other dangers to kids. In addition to regularly checking the floor, your car, and other areas where your child crawls, walks, and plays, for choking hazards, learn what other steps you can take to keep your kids safe from choking.

Safe Toys
In addition to choosing safe toys and making sure the toys your kids play with are age appropriate that haven't been recalled, you can help to keep them safe by taking special precautions with the following potentially dangerous toys or toys that include hazard parts.

Don't Buy Gift List for Kids
Most parents do their shopping with their child's wish list. This year, be sure to review this list of potentially unsafe toys and gifts before you do your shopping.

Toy Safety - Choosing Safe Toys
Learn more about toy safety and choosing safe toys for your kids.

Car Safety
Since parents spend so much time on the go, car safety is just as important as home safety if you want to keep your kids safe and healthy. In addition to using a car seat properly, you can help keep your kids safe in the car by buying a safe car with all of the latest safety features.

Child Safety
From the proper use of a car seat to putting baby gates on stairs, learn everything you need to know about baby proofing, childproofing, car seats, and hidden dangers to keep your kids safe and avoid unintentional injuries.

Baby Gates: What You Need to Know About Baby Safety Gates
A baby gate is an essential childproofing tool to keep your child safe, including keeping him off stairs and out of rooms that aren't childproofed.

Food Storage and Food Safety
Learn how to prevent food poisoning by practicing safe food storage, including knowing how to safely store food in the refrigerator and freezer so that it doesn't go bad.

Spider Bites
Although spiders seem to be everywhere, extremely few of these spiders are dangerous. Learn how to recognize the symptoms of spider bites and what to do if you think that your child has been bitten by a black widow spider or brown recluse spider.

Best Places to Raise a Family
We often see reports on the best places to retire and the best places to work. But where is the best place to raise your family? Review some important factors to consider as you look for the best place to live and raise safe, happy, and healthy kids.

Child Safety Basics: Learn to Prevent Food Poisoning
Since young children are among the groups most at risk for getting serious and even life-threatening cases of food poisoning, it is important for parents to learn how to recognize and prevent them from occurring.

Kids in Hot Cars Alert
Review the hidden dangers of kids being left or getting trapped in hot cars, which can lead to heat stroke and death.

Segway Safety
Since the minimum weight requirement for the Segway PT is 100 pounds, that is going to leave out most younger kids, who would likely love to ride. Learn how to help older kids ride a Segway PT safely.

Used Baby Cribs
If borrowing or buying a used baby crib or getting one as a hand-me-down from a friend or family member, to make sure that the crib is safe, the CPSC recommends that you inspect the crib for the following safety features.

Eye Safety
Although most people think that eye safety is limited to wearing goggles during sports, which most kids don't do anyway, it is important to remember that you need to work at preventing eye injuries every day.

Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Learn if you need a carbon monoxide detector in your home to keep your family safe from carbon monoxide poisoning.

Heelys - Staying Safe and Preventing Injuries
Heelys are thought to be safe by most parents since kids are usually not going very fast on their Heelys, but it is important to keep in mind that kids can get hurt while 'heeling' or using them in skate mode.

SIDS - Reducing the Risk
Learn more about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and how you can reduce your baby's risk of developing SIDS, including the new American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations that advise against cosleeping, bedsharing, and side/stomach sleeping, and actually encourages pacifier use.

Balloon Warning
Review the warning label that should be present on balloon packages - CHOKING HAZARD – Children under 8 yrs can choke or suffocate on uninflated or broken balloons. Adult supervision required. Keep uninflated balloons from children. Discard broken balloons at once.

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