Even though preteens start to behave like little adults, their brains are still not fully-developed, and like kids, they remain poor at judging the true risk of activities. So they still rely on you to help create a safe environment for them,…
The safest place for children younger than 13 is in the back seat. This is because the back seat is furthest away from the point of impact in a frontal crash (frontal crashes are the most common and most dangerous type of collision), and because…
Even though teens can often seem like the little adults they almost are, their brains are still not fully-developed, and like kids, they remain poor at judging the true risk of activities. So they still rely on you to help create a safe environment…
Once your child is taller than 145 cm (4 feet 9 inches), it may be time to move to a regular seat belt. If a child does not yet fit the seat belt as described below, continue to use a booster seat. Your child is safest in the back seat until 13…
Any blow to the head, face, or neck, or a blow to the body that jars your head, can cause a concussion. A concussion is a brain injury that can’t be seen on routine X-rays, CT scans or MRIs. Symptoms of a concussion include dizziness, headache,…
We know that falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalization among children. We also know that children fall in different situations based on their age. Children aged 0-4 are most likely to fall at home. Children aged…