Safe Kids Georgia

Please, no!

Car seats are designed to snap into a vehicle base or a stroller – not a shopping cart. The baby is at risk of falling from a shopping cart and the car seat could be damaged in a mishap. Instead, you can place the car seat in the shopping cart or wear the baby, but never put the car seat on top of the shopping cart.

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Fun times teaching little ones how to walk and ride safely in Norcross!

Before they get behind the wheel, ensure that you tweens practice being good passengers.

Tweens need to practice vehicle safety as well. Make sure your children ages 9- 12 are buckled up safely in the back seat before beginning your trip.

Regardless of what sport you love or play this summer, the all kids should learn is swimming and water competency.

Drowning is the number one killer of toddlers in America, which means water competency is more than just a sport; it's a vital survival skill.

Our campaign has one goal, encouraging parents and caregivers everywhere to consider swimming and water competency the first priority before enrolling their kids in other extra curricular activities.

Head over to the website to learn more about !

https://ndpa.org/firstsport/

It’s ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day. Firearm injuries have surpassed motor vehicle crashes as the leading cause of death to children. Normalize the conversation about safe firearm storage with other parents of your kids’ friends before a visit. Ensure their fi****ms are secured and stored out of reach before agreeing to a play date. Georgia ranks 6th in the nation for unintentional child shootings.

When planning for road trips, be sure all of your passengers are riding safely. It’s always great to have an extra set of eyes taking a look at your car seats to make sure they’re used correctly. If you need help finding a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician in your area, start here: https://bit.ly/373SIC5

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SUMMER IS HERE!

FAA strongly urges you to secure your child in an approved car seat during the entire flight.

Check out https://www.faa.gov/travelers/fly_children

This month, the CDC released its new Vital Signs Report that compares recent annual drowning death rates by age, s*x, and race/ethnicity. According to the CDC, drowning increased by 28% among children ages 1–4 in 2022 compared to 2019. Drowning is the leading cause of death for this age group. As we head into summer, we want to encourage parents and caregivers to enroll their children in swim lessons! Swimming is a valuable water survival skill that they can take with them into adulthood. To learn more about the CDC report: https://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/drowning/?ACSTrackingID=FCP_12_DM127037&ACSTrackingLabel=%5BProof%2012%5D%20Partners%20-%20Drowning%20deaths%20rise%20in%20the%20U.S.&deliveryName=FCP_12_DM127037

Happy CPST month to our partners ensuring GA’s kids are staying safe “on the way”!

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warns consumers to immediately stop using Floatstep Dock Ladders due to risk of fingertip amputation and crushing injuries; Manufactured by Atlantic Aluminum and Marine.

CPSC urges consumers not to purchase or sell these dock ladders. Stop using and dispose of the dock ladders immediately.

Full release: https://www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/News-Releases/2024/CPSC-Warns-Consumers-to-Immediately-Stop-Using-Floatstep-Dock-Ladders-Due-to-Risk-of-Fingertip-Amputation-and-Crushing-Injuries-Manufactured-by-Atlantic-Aluminum-and-Marine-Products

According to the National Digital Car Seat Check Form data, only 12% of car seats checked are forward-facing car seats with a harness, yet they have the highest misuse rate of 80%! To make sure your child’s car seat is used correctly, schedule a virtual appointment with a Child Passenger Safety Technician: https://carseateducation.org/safety-connection

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To find a Child Passenger Safety Technician in your area of the United States who has successfully completed the Safe Travel for All Children course – go to the Safe Kids Worldwide Certification website "Find a Tech" enter your location information and then check the “Special Needs” box in the Extra Training drop-down.

To locate a Safe Travel for All Children Instructor in your area, go to Find a STAC Instructor and choose your state.
https://preventinjury.medicine.iu.edu/adaptive-transportation/instructor-information/database

CPST's, are you approaching your recertification date and have yet to have your seats checked off? Here is your opportunity!

National Child Passenger Safety Board members will be providing FREE virtual car seat checks and signoffs from 9-10:45 a.m. (CT) on Tuesday, May 7. To schedule an appointment, visit the Child Passenger Safety Learning Portal here: https://carseateducation.org/safety-connection

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Those 5 seconds could be life-altering. Please put away the phone while driving.

Put the phone down and watch out for pedestrians. Sending or reading a short text takes your eyes off the road for almost 5 seconds. At 55 mph, that’s like driving the length of a football field with your eyes closed!

If your car seats are on your Spring cleaning list, make sure to double-check your manual for cleaning instructions. Manufacturers will provide guidance on safe cleaning techniques for their seats. An additional tip is to snap some photos as you remove the cover, so you know where all the elastic and snaps attach when you reassemble your clean car seat cover.

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Parents, please set an example for your teen drivers and refrain from distractions while driving. They absolutely are watching you.

Thank you, NHTSA for always helping us stay safe while behind the wheel! As we continue to observe - please remember that we should always prevent no matter what! matters! 💚🙌🤩

No one wants to spend their weekend behind bars. 🚔 If you’re planning to drink, plan to get a safe, sober ride home. or Get Pulled Over.

CPST’s, tell us your thoughts on rotating seats.

Let's Talk About Rotating Car Seats!

What have you seen? What do you like? What don't you like?
Do you think the rotating car seats might make caregivers turn their children around to early?
Are these car seats worth the extra money to caregivers?

Cherokee County families!

This Saturday, April 20th, Safe Kids is hosting a Car Seat Check in Cherokee County! You will hear firsthand how these inspections have saved lives and learn how to protect your young ones while on the road.

For more information about safely transporting children with Autism please go to the following website.

https://dph.georgia.gov/health-topics/injury-prevention-program/child-occupant-safety-project-cosp

LATCH stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children.

The LATCH system of attaching car seats to vehicles is found in most vehicles manufactured after 2002. It consists of two lower anchor points and one top tether anchor point that accept attachments found on a car seat. LATCH provides another safe way to install a car seat. But with almost all car seats, LATCH and seat belts should not be used together.
Learn more about LATCH and car seat installation: https://bit.ly/3zZM0vn

Congratulations to Georgia’s own Marielena Gutierrez of Safe Routes to School!!!🤗

If you are expecting a text message or need to send one, pull over and park your car in a safe location. Once you are safely off the road and parked, it is safe to text.

Rest in peace, Mrs. Carter🦋
(photo: Nikki Kahn/The Washington Post/Getty Images)

Hey South Fulton parents and caregivers! It's Child Passenger Safety Week and we're coming to see you at the Andrew & Walter Young Family YMCA this Thursday, September 21st beginning at 1:00PM. Register for an appointment to see if your child's car seat is properly installed. We're happy to answer any and all car seat questions.
Link to register for an appointment: https://redcap.choa.org/redcap/surveys/?s=JMYTD838RCC7PTDN

Let's see if you know your car seat trivia. 😊

Child Passenger Safety Week is underway in Georgia!

We are just 18 days shy of the 15th annual Digital Dash hosted by OneDigital!

The virtual race will begin on Monday, September 18th and go through Sunday, September 24th. We are grateful to OneDigital's continued support towards our injury prevention efforts as they have committed a portion of the race proceeds to Safe Kids Georgia.

If you haven't already done so, please visit https://www.charityfootprints.com/eventdetails?id=1142 and register under the team name 'CORPORATE CRUSADERS' to enter the race.

See you at the finish line! ☺️