The safety of children around water is a popular issue during the summer, but it is something parents and adults need to be aware of all year round. Water is prevalent in our everyday life and poses a danger to children, especially toddlers and infants, all the time. Studies have determined that drowning is the [...]

Halloween is an exciting time of year for kids, and to help ensure they have a safe holiday, here are some tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Feel free to excerpt these tips or use them in their entirety for any print or broadcast story, with acknowledgment of source.

  Crib Safety and Selection Each year nearly 4,500 infants die in this country because of SIDS or unsafe sleeping conditions.  Your infant will spend more time in the crib than anywhere else during its first 2 years of life so safety is paramount.

Your infant will spend more time in the crib than anywhere else during its first 2 years of life sleeping up to 18 hours a day so safety and comfort are paramount. Don’t underestimate the importance of the purchase of a quality crib mattress. Remember, the better your baby sleeps, the better you sleep

  Polycarbonate Baby Bottles Accepted as Safe for Use Worldwide The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA), which represents the leading manufacturers of baby bottles in the United States, stands by the scientific research indicating that plastic baby bottles are safe.

A high chair is a necessary item on most new parents’ lists of things to buy for the new baby. Because of its height and convenient tray, a high chair allows you to feed a child aged four months and up with ease.

Safety Tips by Centennial Medical Center Why are seatbelts, air bags, and other automobile safety restraints so important?