Child Safety and First Aid

Arm yourself with information that'll prepare you to deal with minor (or serious) injuries, and maybe even help temper any worry over your kids' safety.
Young mother holding her toddler's hand as she goes down a yellow slide.
How to Childproof Your Outdoor Space
Mother buckling child into car seat
When to Switch From Infant Car Seat to a Convertible One
Mom tending to a child's wound
Basic First Aid Tips for Kids All Parents Should Know
baby swing safety
Can Babies Sleep in a Baby Swing?
Baby boy smiling in car seat.
Baby Car Seat Safety Tips
Mother putting baby in car in car seat
Types of Car Seats for Your Baby
Mother fastening little girl into car seat
State Car Seat Laws in the U.S.
teacher and student
School Strategies for Students Experiencing PTSD or Trauma
Teach your child how to stay safe when you're walking through parking lots.
Parking Lot Safety Tips for Parents
window blinds, toddlers
Window Blinds and Child Injuries
toddler sleeping
Is It Safe to Give a Child Benadryl?
Man playing with kids behind car
Are Car Seats with Seat Belts and Lower Anchors Safe?
summer car seat safety
Summer Car Seat Safety for Your Children
There are some pros and cons to letting kids run around barefoot.
Is Going Barefoot Healthier for Your Kids?
Compact home humidifier creates vapor.
Choosing the Right Humidifier or Vaporizer for Children
Illustration of Tylenol benefits vs Motrin benefits
Is Tylenol or Motrin Better for Kids?
Toddler in rear-facing car seat
Car Seat Guidelines to Keep Your Kids Safe
Bad behavior punishment
What Is Emotional Child Abuse?
Mother applying Band-Aid on daughter's arm
Ouch-Free Solutions for Removing Band-Aids
Young girl relaxing in jacuzzi
Hot Tub Safety for Kids
Little boy holding glass in front of lemonade
How Citrus Juice Can Cause Phytophotodermatitis Sunburn
Baby wearing hat and sweater smiling in car seat.
Winter Coats and Car Seat Safety
YOUNG BOY WITH MOTHER ON ESCALATOR
Elevator and Escalator Hazards for Children
A crying preschooler.
How to Find Your Child If They Are Missing
School-aged girl coloring in a coloring book
8 Activities Your Child Can Do With a Concussion
Little girl playing with kitten
Signs and Symptoms of Cat Scratch Fever
Young boy having a bath
How to Make Your Own Oatmeal Bath
Mother giving daughter medicine
The Risks of Pediatric Cough Medicine
Smiling baby standing in crib
How to Baby-Proof the Nursery
Grandfather and grandson hunters in camouflage bonding, walking in woods
Children and Hunting Accidents
Man in car waving to apprehensive girl standing in the street
Protecting Against Child Predators
Boy with sunburned face
How to Treat Sunburn in Kids
Fireman talking about evacuation routes to children
10 Activities for Teaching Kids About Fire Safety
Teaching Hand washing to Preschoolers
How to Teach Hand Washing to Preschoolers
Toddler in rear-facing car seat
Which Car Seat Is Right for Your Toddler?
Girl and boy pulling their father in amusement park
How to Keep Your Family Safe at Amusement Parks
baby sleeping in crib
How to Protect Your Child From Suffocation While Sleeping
woman's hands holding black marker
How to Label Your Kids' Items Without Compromising Their Safety
Infant in rear-facing car seat
How to Prevent Dangers to Infants and Kids in Hot Cars
Sick Child
Common Home Remedies for Sick Kids
Home trampolines are a common cause of injuries.
The Dangers of Buying a Trampoline for Your Kids
Woman applying suntan lotion to her little girl on a beach
Safe Sunscreen Ingredients for Kids
boy drinks water at school fountain.
7 Questions Parents Ask About Lead in School Water
Man helping his baby learn to walk
Step-by-Step Guide to Childproofing Your Home
cognitive rest - girl on couch
Cognitive Rest After a Child's Head Injury
Baby pulling electricity cord
Are Baby Walkers Safe?
Mother tending to her son's nosebleed
Stopping Frequent Nosebleeds in Children
Doctor wrapping child's head.
Child Head Injury Causes and Symptoms
Young attractive girl stands near car with open back door and emergency lights is on, tries to find something in first aid kit
Essential First-Aid Kit Items for Your Car
Enthusiastic boy cheering in back seat of car
Car Seats for Kids With Disabilities
childhood bruises
Treat Bug Bites and Stings in Kids
father checking daughter's forehead for fever
How Long Should a Child Stay Home with Rotavirus?
Infant Car Seat Cover Safety
Young girl feeding goats underneath fence
Avoiding E. coli Infections at Home and at Petting Zoos
Boy and girl standing on escalator.
Hidden Dangers and Child Safety
Mother and baby boy on bed
What to Know About Using VapoRub Under Your Child's Nose
Man and girl applying sun block to noses
Summer Safety Checklist for Kids
Doctor, nurse and paramedics wheeling patient on stretcher
When Is an Accident a Crime and When Should Parents Be Charged?
Mother explaining fire to her son
Teaching Kids About Fire Safety
child in an emergency room ER
Can Children's Deaths Be Prevented in Emergency Rooms? Study Provides Insight