Ensuring Safety at Home and in the Community
Protecting young children from injury is a primary role of every parent. Key safety priorities include:
Health Hazards: Protecting children from secondhand smoke, lead poisoning, and extreme sun exposure are critical steps in maintaining a safe environment.
Safe Sleep: To prevent Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), babies should always be placed on their backs to sleep in an environment free of soft objects or loose bedding.
Injury Prevention: This involves childproofing the home (e.g., blocking stairs, locking away medicines/poisons), ensuring car passenger safety, and never leaving children unattended near water.
From the United States Centers for Disease Control
At a glance
You play an important role in keeping your child safe. We have information and tools to help protect your baby or toddler from injuries and violence.
Topics
- Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
- Child Abuse and Neglect
- Child Passenger Safety
- Childcare: Safe Places
- Emergency Preparedness
- Food Safety
- Lead Poisoning
- Medication Safety
- Mosquito Bite Prevention
- Safe Places for Early Care and Education
- Safe Sleep for Babies
- Sun Safety
- Vaccine Safety
- Healthy Swimming