Safety Basics

Sat April 18th get you’re baby or child’s car seat checked by appointment.

Parents, are you sure your kid's car seat is installed right? Here's how to know In this visual guide, certified car seat experts walk through common installation mistakes and how to fix them. Learn what a secure car seat base and a tightly fastened tether look like and more.

New guidelines to prevent peanut allergies in children

New guidelines to prevent peanut allergies in kids The new approach turns conventional wisdom on its head, but experts say this can greatly reduce the risk

Tips to make sure your pet rides safely in your motor vehicle.

Why Your Pets Should Never Ride Loose in the Car I don’t have a perfect record on this front, but I now have zero chill about it. Every single expert I’ve spoken with strongly recommended restraining your pets in the car.

Swimming in lakes, rivers, oceans, and other open water poses hazards you won’t find in a swimming pool. These tips can help kids stay safe:

☀️ Use designated swimming and recreational areas whenever possible. There are usually signs posted regarding hazards and lifeguard schedules.

☀️ Be aware of “hidden hazards” like uneven surfaces, rip currents, and undertows, which can make swimming or playing in open water dangerous even for experienced swimmers. And talk to your kids about them.

☀️ Keep young children and inexperienced swimmers within arm’s reach of an adult. Make sure older children swim with a partner every time.

☀️ When entering unfamiliar water, it’s always best to enter feet first and swim in slowly. Encourage your kids to ease into the water before heading out too deep and to be extra aware of their surroundings.

☀️ When kids are in open water, make sure they agree to swim with a partner every time. It’s a good rule for when they’re just hanging out or playing in the surf as well.

☀️ Consider a life jacket. Beach time is the perfect time to fit your kids with a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket, which is a quick, easy way to help your kids stay more safe and to help you worry less so the whole family can have fun.