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Posts by Laura Dattner, MA

Posted by: Laura Dattner, MA on Aug 04, 2025

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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Farm Safety for Kids
Farms can be a fun and enriching place for kids, but they can also be dangerous. Discover key tips to help prevent injuries, from setting up safe play areas to supervising around animals and equipment. Keep your kids safe while they explore life on the farm.
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Backyard Playsets: How to Keep Children Safe
Backyard playsets offer hours of fun, but without proper setup and supervision, they can lead to injury. Discover expert tips on choosing safe equipment, creating a secure play space, and preventing common hazards to keep outdoor play safe and enjoyable.

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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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Electric Scooter and E-Bike Safety

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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

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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

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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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Teen Drivers: 8 Safety Tips

Mar 26, 2024

Nothing is scarier than a teen driver. Or is it a driver using their cellphone on the highway? Or someone balancing food on their lap and barely a hand on the wheel while they simultaneously try to eat, not spill, and operate a vehicle? Read More

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Distracted Driving: Why Parents Should Model Safe Behavior on the Road

Jan 26, 2024

We all know by now that distracted driving can be dangerous, yet many of us still do it. Have you thought about what message you are sending to your young passengers?  Read More

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Product Recalls: Your Participation Keeps Kids Safer

Dec 07, 2023

When we bring a product home, one of the first things I do before using it is check to see if it has been recalled. But if consumers like you don’t report the safety issues you experience, I won’t know if it’s safe for my family. Read More

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Reusable Water Balloons: Parents Beware!

Aug 09, 2023

This summer's hot new outside toy is reusable water balloons. Sure, they’re easier on your fingers and more environmentally friendly, but did you know the magnets used to keep them closed pose a safety issue? Read More

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Baby Registry Series: Safe Sleep

May 25, 2023

Babies spend a lot of their time sleeping so make sure their sleep space is a safe place by following the ABCs of safe sleep. Learn more tips for setting up a safe nursery. Read More