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Inflatable Bouncer Safety
Inflatable bouncers can be a source of fun and entertainment for children. However, they can also lead to serious injuries, such as broken bones and concussions.
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Winter Sports
Winter can be a time of great fun. However, these activities can lead to injuries. Following a few safety tips can help you and your family have a fun and safe winter.
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Home Fire Sprinklers
A house fire is reported every 60 seconds in the United States. Though many homeowners have smoke alarms, they are often not working, without batteries, or disabled.
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Hot Tubs
Many people use hot tubs, whirlpools and spas for relaxation and fun. Hot tub owners and parents should take proper safety steps to protect children from hot tub-related injuries.
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Types of Smoke Alarms
Every year, more than 3,000 people die in home fires in the United States. Fire deaths are usually the result of breathing in toxic smoke, and most fatal fires occur at night.
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Children Playing with Fire
Every year, children playing with fire cause hundreds of deaths and injuries. Therefore, it is important to teach children that fire is very dangerous, and that matches and lighters are not toys.
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Fall Prevention
Falls are the most common cause of childhood injury in the home, leading to more than 1.3 million visits to the ER each year. Parents and caregivers should take steps to make their homes safer.
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Skateboarding
Skateboarding can be a fun and competitive activity. However, an estimated 64,500 kids age 5-19 are treated in U.S. emergency departments for skateboard-related injuries each year.
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Strollers
Although strollers are typically used to safely transport children, on average, one child aged 5 years and younger is treated in U.S. hospitals every 45 minutes for a stroller- related injury.
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