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Posted by: Laura Dattner, MA on Jun 24, 2025

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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5 Tips for Swimming Pool Safety
Planning a pool day with the kids? Before you dive in, brush up on these 5 essential tips to help prevent drowning and keep your little ones safe while they splash and play.

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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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Bike Sharing and Scooter Rentals: Why Children (and Adults) Need to Bring Their Own Helmets

Aug 09, 2018

Neighborhood bike-sharing and scooter rental programs have taken off this summer and as safety experts. While helmet use laws vary between states and cities, it’s a universal safety concern. Here's why people of all ages need to wear a helmet on every ride. Read More

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Use Your Head: Choosing and Fitting Your Child's Bike Helmet

Jun 25, 2018

While state and city laws enforcing helmet use vary, safety guidelines are universal: everyone on a bike of any type needs to wear a helmet on every ride. Learn how to choose the right helmet and fit it properly. Read More

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Pool Drains Are Not Toys: Viral Video Reminds Us to Review Pool Safety with Kids

Apr 27, 2018

Parents should teach their children to stay away from drains and make sure there is always a responsible adult watching children when they are in the water, regardless of their age. Read More

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JUULing: What Parents Need to Know About the Latest Teen Trend

Mar 15, 2018

If you are the parent of a middle or high school student, you know there’s a new trend every month, if not more often. Recently, JUULs (pronounced like jewels) and JUULing have become all the rage. Read More