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It's #NationalInjuryPreventionDay! We're here to help families, caregivers, and communities #BeInjuryFree by collecting and curating ready-to-use outreach materials on dozens of safety topics. Join us today—membership is free!

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Prevent Child Injury: Helping Create a Safer Place for Every Child to Live, Grow, and Play
Hi! We're Prevent Child Injury. Since 2013, we've been helping families, caregivers, and communities keep children safer by collecting and curating ready-to-use outreach materials on dozens of safety…
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November 18, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning spikes in the winter, so as you do your winter home prep, check or install CO alarms. A working alarm is the only way to know if carbon monoxide is in your home.

Install alarms:
➡️ On every floor
➡️ Near every sleeping area
➡️According to manufacturer’s instructions
A graphic shows a home with three levels: a bedroom, a first floor, and a basement. There is a carbon monoxide alarm on each level. Text reads "Put a carbon monoxide alarm on every floor and near every sleeping area.
November 8, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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The first 12 months and 1,000 miles are among the riskiest driving periods in a teen’s life. Make it clear that you expect your teen to follow the #RulesForTheRoad. #TeenDriver #TeenDriverSafetyWeek
Smiling teen wearing a hoodie with a backpack slung over his shoulder. Three small checkmarked boxes emphasizing three points. Text reads “Teen Driving Safety Tip: Have your teen sign a parent-teen driving contract to set clear rules and consequences if rules are broken. Make sure the contract requires: Seatbelt use for each person in the car at all times. No cell phones or electronic devices. Checking in with parents once the driver has safely arrived at their destination.”
October 21, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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Effective communication has never been more important. Come learn the skills you need to share research, promote programs, and create safer, healthier communities through the media.

2-half-day CIRP Media Institute (Zoom)
Nov 6 and 13, 2025
1-5 p.m. ET
www.nationwidechildrens.org/CIRP-Media-W...
Bright yellow flyer with blue and green text and illustrations of a lock, a microphone, and a network of people with a megaphone. Text reads: CIRP Media Institute Unlock Your Media Interview Skills Two Half-Day Virtual Training Day One: Beginner’s Guide to Working with the Media Day Two: Mastering Your Message and Owning Your Interview November 6 and 13, 2025 1–5 p.m. ET Live interactive Zoom event – will not be recorded Details & registration: www.NationwideChildrens.org/CIRP-Media-Workshop
October 14, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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It's Fire Prevention Week! We practice fire drills at work and at school, but have you practiced your home fire escape plan? Plan your routes, pretend it's a real fire, and aim for everyone to be out in two minutes or less.
More tips: bit.ly/Fire-Escape-... #FirePreventionWeek
A family stands next to a mailbox at the end of driveway away from the house. Text reads "Fire escape plans: help your family prepare for emergencies by practicing your fire escape plan." A drawing of a fire escape plan showing routes out of the house and a meeting spot. Text reads "Plan your route: create your exit plans. Don't have one. Go to bit.ly/Fire-Escape-Planning to learn how to create a fire escape plan." An adult and a child are crawling toward an open door. Text reads "Pretend it's a real fire. Stay low by crouching or crawling. Test doors for heat with your hand. Set up fire escape ladders if needed." A family stands outside a row of apartment buildings at a safe meeting spot. Text reads "Minutes matter! Aim to get everyone to the meeting spot outside the house in two minutes or less."
October 7, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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Booster seats before seat belts: too many kids are moved from their harness-style seats straight into seat belts. Keep them protected by using a booster seat until they're 4'7" tall. #childpassengersafetyweek
"Boosters before belts" image showing two older children smiling and sitting in backless booster seats in the car
September 25, 2025 at 11:01 PM
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Farms can be wonderful places to grow up, but they're also active worksites with many risks and hazards. Give yourself more peace of mind by creating a fenced-in space for your kids and their friends to play.
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Farm Safety Video Version 1
For more information about fencing for farm safety, visit www.preventchildinjury.org/toolkits.
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September 23, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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Not every kid will show the same signs of depression, anxiety, or other mental health challenges, so start the conversation by posting the 988 help line info in a place everyone can see it. Talk to your kids about why it's there and when to use it. www.988lifeline.org #WSPD
988 Lifeline
At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life’s challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you’re facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns…
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September 10, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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Are you ready? Disasters can happen any time and often lead to injuries. Keep your family safer with an emergency kit that meets your specific needs. Go to www.ready.gov/kit for a checklist and more ways to honor National Preparedness Month.
An illustrated graphic showing people responding to a disaster around damaged buildings. One building has a broken roof and windows, and people are seen cleaning and repairing the area. A person in a wheelchair is assisted by another person, and children are nearby. The background includes urban elements and a cloudy sky. Text on the graphic reads: "Natural and human-caused disasters can strike suddenly, at any time and anywhere." "Create a kit that meets the needs of your household: Medical Supplies & First Aid Kit; Personal and Financial Documents; Pet Supplies; Supplies for Babies and Children
September 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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We're seeing more golf carts on the streets, in parking lots, and in the school drop-off line. Low-speed does not equal low-risk, and car seats aren't properly tested for safety on golf carts, so use these tips to keep your kids (and everyone) safer.
August 19, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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A life jacket is not a substitute for active, close supervision around water, and supervision doesn't replace a life jacket. Use a U.S. Coast Guard-approved jacket and other layers of protection every time your kids are in or around water.
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Life Jackets & Life Preservers for Children
If your family enjoys boating, sailing, canoeing, and using personal watercraft on lakes, rivers, and streams, be sure your children wear the correct life jackets.
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July 23, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Your kids might need more water than you think to stay hydrated, especially on hot days. Playing at the park may not bring the same level of intensity as sports, for example, but if your child is sweating, make sure they are drinking enough water.

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An infographic from HealthyChildren.org and the American Academy of Pediatrics titled "WHEN should kids #ChooseWater?" It gives water intake recommendations by age and general guidance on when kids should drink water. Age-Based Recommendations (with illustrations of drink containers): 6–12 months: 4–8 oz a day (with an image of a sippy cup) 12–24 months: 8–32 oz a day (with an image of a straw cup) 2–5 years: 8–40 oz a day (with an image of a cup) A central banner across the three age groups reads: "At all ages!" General Guidance (with checkmarks): "Any time of day is a good time to drink water – try it with a snack!" "Before, during and after exercising or playing a sport" "When it’s hot outside"
July 18, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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Get off my lawn! The lawn is a dangerous place to be when it’s being mowed, so send kids inside with another adult or to the backyard if you are mowing the front yard (and vice versa). When you're done, put the mower away so it can cool down out of the reach of children.
July 9, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Sparklers and other small fireworks might seem like good ol' traditional Fourth of July fun, but thousands of kids suffer serious burns from sparklers. Choose safer alternatives like glow sticks, bubbles, noisemakers, and silly string. www.universityhealth.com/blog/firewor...
A graphic depicting how hot sparklers get. Water boils at 212 degrees F, cakes bake at 350 degrees, glass melts at 900 degrees, and sparklers burn at 1200 degrees. Source: University Health
July 2, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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Summer camp is great for kids to grow, explore, and test boundaries. Keep them out and playing:
>Send them with sturdy, closed-toe shoes like sneakers or boots.
>Remind them to find an adult if an injury happens. The sooner they get help, the sooner they can return to the fun.
Graphic titled "Summer Camp Safety" with two photos: one of children gathered around camp counselors, and another of kids playing tug-of-war. Text reads: "Whether you’re dropping your kids off for a day camp or sending them overnight, give them what they need to safely take on any adventure."
June 11, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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It’s no fun to be scratching while everyone else is out playing and having fun at camp. Teach your child to recognize and avoid plants like poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac and to tell an adult if any itchy spots show up on their skin. my.clevelandclinic.org/health/disea...
Graphic titled “Poison Ivy, Poison Oak and Poison Sumac – To identify, look at their appearance.” Top image: Poison ivy – three pointed green leaflets per stem; grows as a bush or vine. Middle image: Poison oak – three rounded leaflets per stem; grows as a shrub or vine. Bottom image: Poison sumac – clusters of 7 to 13 paired leaflets; grows as a tree. Cleveland Clinic logo at the bottom.
June 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Keep everyone *cool* under the sun and protected from its harmful rays with a shade tent or umbrella. Babies, small children, and older adults can't handle heat as well as younger adults, so shade can also help them stay at a safer temperature even on hot days.
A family with a dog sits at a picnic table under a shade tent. Text reads: "Don't throw shade--set it up! If you're planning a day out in a place without shade, bring an umbrella or pop-up tent to stay cool."
June 7, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Guns are now the leading cause of death for kids in the U.S. Protect your children and everyone in the home: ask about #FirearmSafety when you’re setting up visits with family, friends, and caregivers.
Graphic with text: "Before dropping your child off at someone else's house, ask the adult in charge about: allergies, pets, internet access, adult supervision, and gun storage." Below the text is an illustrated woman holding up a phone with a speech bubble that says "My kid is pretty curious, and our doctor recommended that I ask: If you have guns, do you keep them locked up?"
June 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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As we close out May, shout out to our spotlight, Bike & Roll to School Day! This year's event saw more than 2,200 activities focused on safer biking, walking, and rolling to school. See photos and get ready for October's Walk/Roll Day : www.walkbiketoschool.org @walkrollschool
The header reads “HOW TO GET INVOLVED—IN MAY AND ALL YEAR LONG” in a green box. The three tips are shown with illustrations: “Make sure your child’s biking gear fits properly” (next to a helmet icon) “Practice walking or biking the route to school with your children” (next to a neighborhood graphic with roads and houses) “Advocate for improved road safety measures” (next to a megaphone illustration) The header reads “WHAT DOES BIKE AND ROLL TO SCHOOL DAY SUPPORT?” in a green box. The text includes: “1. Build healthy habits for children by promoting outdoor physical activity” “2. Keep kids who walk, bike, and roll safe on their way to school” “3. Reduce vehicle pollution by increasing walking, biking, and rolling” Below the text is a photo of a large group of children riding bikes down a street, supervised by adults and a police vehicle. A graphic with a spotlight shining on the top left. At the top is a green and blue logo reading “BIKE & ROLL TO SCHOOL DAY.” Below it is a green banner with bold black text: “Event Spotlight.” The illustration shows three colorful birds on bicycles with backpacks, riding on a path through a park. One bird holds a flag with the same “Bike & Roll to School Day” logo. At the bottom right is a green arrow with the text: “SWIPE TO LEARN MORE.” The header reads “WHAT IS BIKE AND ROLL TO SCHOOL DAY?” in a green box. Below it, the text says: “Bike and Roll to School Day is celebrated every year on May 7 with events and activities that promote safe biking, rolling, and walking to school. While the official day is May 7, schools and communities are encouraged to promote safe routes to school all year long!” At the bottom left is a photo of two children in helmets—one on a bike and one standing. On the bottom right, it says “Presented by Safe Routes”
May 30, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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Rules for Safer Sun Habits:
1. Everyone applies broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen 30 mins before going out, even on cloudy days.
2. Reapply every 2 hrs and after swimming/sweating.
3. Remember all skin tones need protection!
A smiling girl with sunscreen on her nose stands in front of an adult who is helping her apply it. Text reads: “Set the standard. By practicing healthy sun habits as a family, children will learn how to protect their skin from the sun even when adults aren’t around.” A woman applies sunscreen to a young child’s face outdoors, with a sunscreen bottle on the ground nearby. Text on the left reads: “Apply every time. Put sunscreen on yourself and your children for outdoor activities like sports practices, play dates, and going to the playground.” An image of a smartphone screen showing a child in a red baseball uniform with a reminder overlay that reads “Time to reapply!” with emoji of sunglasses and sunscreen. Text above the phone reads: “Once is not enough. Set a reminder on your phone for when it's time to reapply sunscreen.”
May 28, 2025 at 8:21 PM
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🚑 Swallowing a button battery is an emergency. If you think your child swallowed a button
battery, act fast. #ButtonBatterySafety
✅ Go to the ED immediately
✅ For kids 12+ months: give honey while on the way
📞 Call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 for expert guidance
A pile of button and coin lithium cell batteries with text that reads "Tiny batteries, big risk. If swallowed, button batteries can cause internal injuries in as little as two hours."
May 19, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Open water is more challenging to swim in than pools: rocks, currents, and waves are just a few of the extra hazards to navigate . Before you let your kids dive in, choose your spot carefully. Swim in an area with a lifeguard if you can, and follow any instructions immediately.
May 13, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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Register for our upcoming #ButtonBatterySafety webinar, May 21, 1-2 p.m. ET.!

Hear from experts Dr. Kris Jatana, Dr. Gary Smith, CPSC Consumer Ombudsman Jonathan Midgett, and Trista Hamsmith from Reese's Purpose.

Register: bit.ly/T4CIP-Button...
#ButtonBatterySafety Webinar. Hosted by Prevent Child Injury and Trainees for Child Injury Prevention. Wednesday, May 21, 2025. 1-2 p.m. ET. Register at https://bit.ly/T4CIP-ButtonBatteryWebinar. Headshots of 4 presenters with their names and affiliations: Dr. Kris Jatana, Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Dr. Gary Smith, Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Jonathan Midgett, PhD, US Consumer Product Safety Commission. Trista Hamsmith, Reese’s Purpose. Logos of T4CIP and Prevent Child Injury.
May 9, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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When and where your child rides their bike makes a big difference in safety. Help your child plan routes to school, friends, and other activities that avoid traffic and busy intersections and use bike paths and protected lanes when possible. #BikeSafetyMonth
A two lane bike path is pictured. “Road Map to Bike Safety. When & Where to Ride.” A man stands with a young boy on a bike. “Road Map to Bike Safety. When & Where to Ride. Know their plan. Talk to your kids about who they will be riding with and where they are going. Encourage them to ride during the day and stay where drivers can see them whenever possible. Parent/Caregiver: Know their plan! Bikers: Ride where drivers can see you!” Two graphics are pictured of a road. One shows two cars stopped at an intersection with a red line through it. One shows a bike lane with a green check mark. “Road Map to Bike Safety. Know their route. Plan routes with your child that have bike lanes or dedicated bike paths. When possible, avoid roads with heavy traffic and busy intersections.”
May 6, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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It doesn’t have to be scorching hot to put kids at risk for heatstroke. Mild days of just 57 degrees are warm enough to be dangerous if kids are left in vehicles. Keep kids safer by taking them inside every time #Heatstroke #ChildSafety #StopLookLock
Illustration of a smiling woman holding a young child beside a parked car under a bright sun. Text reads "Vehicular heatstroke: keep kids out of hot cars. Kids can't handle heat as well as adults can. Even in temps as low as 57 degrees, cars act like ovens, trapping heat and creating dangerous situations in minutes. Swipe for safety tips." A man holding a baby stands outside a house, while a car is parked nearby with sun and clouds overhead. Text reads: "Never Leave Kids in the Car. Even with windows open or air conditioning running, cars heat up quickly and can reach deadly temperatures within minutes." A hand holding a car key fob is shown locking a car door. Text reads: "Lock Every Vehicle, Every Time. Heatstroke deaths can happen when children get into unlocked cars. Keep all children safer by locking every vehicle, every time." A child is secured in a car seat in the back of a vehicle while an adult's hand places a purse on the seat as a reminder. Text reads: "Look Before You Lock. To avoid leaving a child in the car unintentionally, put a personal item like a wallet or purse by their car seat as a reminder to check the back seats."
May 1, 2025 at 3:08 PM