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Based on a 2008 CDC Childhood Injury Report, approximately 14 million children, newborn to 4 years sustained nonfatal unintentional injuries in or near their home. More alarming, nearly 16,000 children died from injuries sustained. Most of these injuries are predictable, preventable and controllable. Below are web sites of some trusted child safety organizations available to you. Discover how these other child safety organizations and resources can build your confidence as a new parent and provide the best advice, or ask your physician.
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The International Association For Child Safety (IAFCS) is a national network of child safety professionals. IAFCS members are recognized childproofing experts and are ready to help you make your home a safer place for your little one. Baby Proofers Plus is an active member of the IAFCS and has been for years.
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Child Safety
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is a federal agency that helps keeps families and children safe in and around their homes. Go to www.cpsc.gov to check for recalled products and sign up for automatic e-mail recall notifications.
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Creating a safe sleep environment for baby is the best thing you can do to ensure the first years are happy and healthy. Learn the safety guidelines to make sure every naptime and nighttime are safe for your baby. Moreover, THE PARENTHOOD is a comprehensive online community for moms, dads, grandparents and other caregivers. JPMA PARENTHOOD MEMBERSHIP is free so sign up to receive important safety updates and chances to get cool baby gear!
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Parents and caregivers are urged to verify that their child safety seats are properly installed and correctly used. Certified technicians are available to inspect and verify your child seat installation – often free of charge. Visit this site to find the inspection station nearest you.
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NPPS is the leader in research, training, and development of S.A.F.E. play areas! NPPS' mission is to help the public create safe and developmentally appropriate play environments for children.
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Safe Kids USA is a nationwide network of organizations working to prevent unintentional childhood injury, the leading cause of death and disability for children ages 1 to 14. They educate families, provide safety devices to families in need and advocate for better laws to help keep children safe, healthy and out of the emergency room.
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The National Safety Council’s mission is to save lives by preventing injuries and deaths at work, in homes and communities, and on the roads, through leadership, research, education and advocacy. Their vision is succinct and clear: “making our world safer”.
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Product Recall
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ConsumerWatch.com is a Web site dedicated to keeping the public informed about defective products, recalls and safety concerns associated with numerous products ranging from tools, cars and food to medical devices and children’s toys.
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The Consumer Product Safety Commission is an independent government agency created to protect Americans from harmful products that could result in serious injury or death. Sign up for recalls by completing the form to subscribe to CPSC's email subscription lists (they have prepared a detailed description of their list system to help you make the best subscription choice). i.e. all press releases and recalls, recalls only, recalls involving infant/child products only, etc.)
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Recalls of juvenile products highlight the importance of proper assembly and use of everyday products. A recall should serve as a reminder to all consumers to regularly check their products to ensure that they are properly assembled and being used according to the manufacturer’s instructions (this applies to second hand products too).
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The American Red Cross is a volunteer-led, humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief and education inside the U.S. Today, in addition to domestic disaster relief, the American Red Cross offers services in other areas including educational programs on preparedness, health, and safety. It’s a very good idea to learn infant CPR and first aid from a professionally trained instructor.
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NFPA offers safety tip sheets on a variety of fire and life safety topics such as heating safety, cooking safety, holiday safety etc. Download and print out these safety tip sheets, read them and keep them handy.
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For more than 40 years, Infant Swimming Resource (ISR) has been teaching children critical Self-Rescue™ swimming skills -- giving children the competence and confidence to safely enjoy the water. ISR’s technique teaches babies from 6 months to 6 years of age how to save themselves if they were to end up in the water alone. The sooner a child learns, the safer he/she will be.
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Health
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If you're a parent, be sure to visit this web site. Backed by 60,000 AAP member pediatricians, HealthyChildren.org offers trustworthy, up-to-the-minute health care information and guidance for parents and caregivers. In addition to finding the most reliable pediatric health information available online, you can search for a local AAP member pediatrician – your very best source for children's health advice – using the site's enhanced "Find a Pediatrician" tool. You can also get answers to specific questions by clicking on "Ask a Pediatrician."
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The American Association of Poison Control Centers are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week to help you. The Poison Help hotline at 1(800)222-1222 serves as a key medical information resource and helps avoid emergency room visits. Call your poison center at 1(800)222-1222 with questions about food recalls. All phones are answered by medically trained specialists.
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Every parent wants to protect their children from harm and to keep them safe. We don't want children to suffer any pain, whether it's from a common cold, a bump, or a bruise. To raise parents' awareness about the leading causes of child injury and how they can be prevented, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched the Protect the Ones You Love initiative. Protect the Ones You Love is dedicated to sharing information on the steps parents can take to make a positive difference.
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The National Lead Information Center (NLIC) provides information about lead hazards and their prevention.Learning disabilities, hearing loss, and violent behavior are some of the effects lead paint can have on young children. If your home was built before 1978, lead paint on your walls, door, windows and sills may be dangerous. Call and speak with a specialist Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm (EST) at 1(800)424-LEAD [5323] or read more on this site on how to make all kids lead-free.
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The National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care and Early Education (NRC) has a new web-based tool, Healthy Kids, Healthy Care www.healthykids.us. Designed for parents, Healthy Kids, Healthy Care contains 34 key health and safety practices for parents to look for when evaluating and choosing child care/early education programs. Parents can also use the resources to improve the quality of their child's current program. Find answers to important questions on how to work in partnership with your caregiver to ensure a healthy and safe environment for your child.
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Other Resources
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