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Posted by: Taylor White, MD on Oct 21, 2025

Every year, thousands of children are treated for accidental medicine ingestions—often from pills found in purses, travel packs, or unlocked cabinets. Learn how to store medicines safely, use child-resistant containers, and properly dispose of expired prescriptions to keep your home safe.

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Driveway and Parking Lot Safety

Being proactive and alert can help keep your family safer in driveways and parking lots and can help make sure that your kids know how to be safe around vehicles, both in and out of the neighborhood.

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Keeping Kids Safe Around Cannabis (Marijuana) Edibles
As a pediatrician in training, I have seen too many children come into the Emergency Department or admitted to the hospital with abnormal behavior or difficulty breathing from eating marijuana edibles. I urge all parents and caregivers to follow a few simple steps to keep children safer.

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700 Children’s® features the most current pediatric health care information and research from our pediatric experts – physicians and specialists who have seen it all. Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. If you have a child – or care for a child – 700 Children’s was created especially for you.

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Teens and Seatbelts: 3 Tips to Keep Everyone Safe

Nov 14, 2024

Safety on the road begins with wearing your seatbelt properly. Parents who educate themselves on the best practices of seatbelt use can set a better example for their children. Read More

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Dangers of Homemade Infant Formula and Formula Hacks

Oct 07, 2024

There is a lot of information online and across social media sites about infant formula, and not all of it comes from reliable sources. Here are some expert tips to follow when it comes to infant formula. Read More

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Walk This Way: Pedestrian Safety Tips

Sep 30, 2024

No matter where you're walking, safety should always be your top priority. When you’re sharing the road with cars, bikes, and buses, a little extra caution can go a long way. Read More

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Non-compliant Car Seats: How to Spot Them and Why You Shouldn’t Use Them

Sep 18, 2024

The biggest risk of using a non-compliant car seat is that it may not work well in a crash, and your child may get injured as a result. Also, the seat may not meet other safety standards, like those regarding flammability, lead content, or entrapment and strangulation risks Read More

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Electric Scooter and E-Bike Safety

Aug 26, 2024

It’s great to give teens an outlet to be independent – just make sure they know and follow the rules to ride more safely. Read More

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The Dangers of Water Beads

Aug 15, 2024

Water beads can be appealing to children and adults because they’re colorful and look fun. But they can be dangerous around young children and people with developmental delays. Read More

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Staying Safe During a Power Outage

Jul 15, 2024

The best thing we can do in situations like power outages is to be prepared. Preparation helps us manage these situations safely and effectively. Read More

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Not So Fast! Transitioning Your Child to the Next Car Seat

May 22, 2024

The truth is, many parents transition car seats too early. But, when it comes to keeping your kids safe, making sure they are in the right type of car seat is one of the most important ways you can protect them. Read More