Posted on March 11, 2010 by SafeKidsNJ
New Jersey’s seat belt law has been tightened, something safety advocates have long pushed for. Signed on January 18, 2010 and effective immediately, legislation now requires ALL occupants in passenger vehicles including vans, pickup trucks and SUV’s that are required to be equipped with seat belts to buckle up, regardless of their seating position in [...]
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Posted on March 10, 2010 by SafeKidsNJ
In recognition of Poison Prevention Week, March 14-20, the New Jersey Poison Information and Education System (NJPIES) is launching “7 Days and 7 Ways to Safety,” a campaign providing simple daily tips that New Jersey residents can follow in order to ensure a safer home or work environment.
As part of the week’s ongoing activities, the [...]
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Posted on March 4, 2010 by SafeKidsNJ
Safe Kids Atlantic/Cape May together with Atlanticare Health Services hosted a sports injury prevention clinic, Get Ahead in the Game – Prevent Concussions, for coaches, athletic trainers, parents and children recently to focus on injury risks associated with ice hockey and lacrosse.
Former Philadelphia Flyer Keith Primeau discussed a player’s perspective of safety and importance of [...]
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Posted on January 20, 2010 by SafeKidsNJ
The cold weather does little to keep winter sports enthusiasts inside – especially children. In fact, children ages 14 and under are at a high risk for winter sports injuries. In 2007, there were 17,000 estimated injuries among children from skiing and snowboarding; 24,500 estimated injuries from sledding; and 1,500 estimated injuries from snowmobiles and [...]
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Posted on December 7, 2009 by SafeKidsNJ
The holiday season is here and for many kids that means one thing: toys. While parents are on a mad-dash to scoop up the hottest toys, safety should be at the top of their wish lists. Each year, an estimated 169,300 toy-related injuries in children ages 14 years and younger are treated in hospital emergency [...]
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Posted on December 7, 2009 by SafeKidsNJ
The holidays are a time for spending with family and friends, not rushing to the emergency room. Following a few important safety tips can help keep your holidays injury-free.
In addition to food, family, and gifts, decorations are one of the highlights of the holiday season. While candles, Christmas trees, and other decorations are part of [...]
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Posted on November 24, 2009 by SafeKidsNJ
As the holiday season approaches, it is important for parents and caregivers to remember to check the kitchen for preventable hazards and to supervise children at all times in the kitchen.
It’s important to keep cabinets closed and locked, and to store hazardous substances out of reach, but that’s not enough. The most important safety precaution [...]
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