Most injuries take place in and around the home as well as the school environment. Due mostly to the curious nature of children, it’s almost impossible to protect them 24/7. One of the best ways of ensuring that your kids are safe at all times is to give them guidelines that are simple to understand … [Read more...]
Childhood Drowning Prevention
In the United States, 1,236 children (0-18 years old) died from drowning in 2000. Males are at a much higher risk of drowning than females: one study found that on average, three-quarters of all drowning victims are male. Toddlers, especially males under age four years, are at highest risk of … [Read more...]
Household Poison & Battery Safety
In 2010 alone, more than 3,400 button battery swallowing cases were reported in the U.S., resulting in 19 serious injuries and in some cases, deaths. The number of cases resulting in serious injury or death has more than quadrupled in the past five years. When a coin lithium button battery gets … [Read more...]
Car Seat Season & How We Help
How Do Mobile Car Seat Techs Help? Car seat season has come and gone for us here at HHP. We had a tremendous program this summer, delivering over 110 brand new car seats to families around the Valley in just less than 35 days. That is quite an accomplishment, made even more amazing when you … [Read more...]
Hot Car Deaths & Kids
Deaths from motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for children over the age of one. According to the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration, every day during 2007 an average of 5 children 14 years old or younger died from injuries resulting from motor vehicle crashes. In … [Read more...]
Children & Firearms
Firearms are responsible for over 38,500 deaths per year. Injuries resulting from firearms are estimated to be 5 fold higher than deaths. Motor vehicle crashes, in comparison, result in approximately 42,500 deaths per year in the US. In 6 states, firearm deaths exceed motor vehicle deaths. The … [Read more...]
Top 10 Hidden Dangers for Babies
September is Baby Safety Month. What a better time to talk about some of the Top Hidden Dangers in your house, as presented by BabySafetyZone.com Magnets Small magnets can be easily swallowed by children. Once inside the body, they can attract to each other and cause significant internal damage. … [Read more...]
Thank A Veteran Today!
September is a great month for many reasons. It is also a sad day for those of us that were and still are impacted by the events of September 11, 2001. This September I challenge each of you to Thank a Veteran and to become better citizens as September 17 is Citizenship (or Constitution) Day in … [Read more...]
Stroller & Carrier Safety Tips
Child passenger safety week continues with another great set of tips for your enjoyment. While car seats are a relatively new safety feature for vehicles, they can be extremely cumbersome and difficult to install. Especially when the technology changes every year. What was the golden standard last … [Read more...]
Children & Heatstroke Safety Tips
Vehicular safety for children goes beyond car seats. Here are a few more things to keep in mind when your baby or toddler is in and around cars. These tips are for more than just babies, toddlers, and children. These tips are also useful for adults. Children & Heatstroke Safety Tips Top … [Read more...]
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