Posted by By Kristen Urso, M.Ed., Community Program Specialist at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC and Program Coordinator for Safe Kids Allegheny County
Halloween can be one of the most fun nights of the year for children across America, but for parents, it can be the most nerve-wracking as well. On average, twice as many kids are killed while walking on Halloween than on any other day of the year. By taking just a few simple precautions, kids,… Read more »
Posted by Chris Vitale MSN, RN, Manager, Injury Prevention, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
Most of the injuries that happen to small children occur in the home. Furniture and television tipovers are becoming more and more common and they are extremely dangerous – causing a death approximately once every two weeks according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Children under the age of five years old are most at… Read more »
Posted by Kristen Urso, M.Ed., Community Program Specialist at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC and Program Coordinator for Safe Kids Allegheny County
With the holidays quickly approaching, it’s a great time to think about fun as well as safety and make sure toys are appropriate for a child’s age and maturity level. Approximately 50 percent of all toy purchases in the United States occur between the Friday after Thanksgiving and Christmas per the Consumer Product Safety Commission… Read more »
Posted by By Kristen Urso, M.Ed., Community Program Specialist at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC and Program Coordinator for Safe Kids Allegheny County
Every 33 seconds, one child under the age of 13 is involved in a crash, per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Parents need to be extra vigilant about keeping kids safe in cars so we have just the tools to help! Purchasing the right seat: Safe Kids Worldwide and Babies “R” Us are teaming… Read more »
Posted by Kristen Urso, M.Ed., Community Program Specialist at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC and Program Coordinator for Safe Kids Allegheny County
Back to school is a busy time for children and families. Between school supplies, new clothes and sports tryouts, parents may not think about safety issues. So, we encourage all parents to talk to their children about how to stay safe when traveling to school this year. More than 15,000 children seek medical attention for… Read more »