November is National Child Safety and Protection Month, which serves as a great reminder to focus on things you can do to help protect the little ones. Here are just a few of those reminders:
Bike and Helmet Safety
- Make sure your children wear helmets every time they ride bikes or partake in other outdoor recreational activities such as skateboarding, snow skiing/snowboarding, ATV riding, and horseback riding.
Street Safety
- Teach children how to cross the street safely. Young children should learn to always wait for an adult.
Water Safety
- Empty all water from the bathtub, pails, or other containers when not in use. Babies and toddlers can drown in less than 2 inches of water.
Fire and Burn Safety
- Teach your children not to play with matches or lighters and keep them out of reach.
Choking Safety
- Babies and toddlers explore the world by putting things in their mouths. Never leave small objects or balloons in their reach.
Car Safety
- Use a car seat or booster seat and seat belt that is appropriate for your child’s age and size.
Firearms Safety
- If you choose to keep a gun, make sure it is kept unloaded and in a locked gun safe and separate from ammunition.