Below are links to the safety articles posted on Safe Jungle:
In The Home:
Even inside your own home there are dangers for kids. From batteries to water, there are precautions parents should take to keep their kids safe.
Battery Safety
Little kids love to explore, and when they find something new, what’s the first thing they do? Put it in their mouths. Electronic devices are getting smaller, slimmer and sleeker. Read more …
Burn Prevention
The smell of cookies baking in the oven or tasty sauces simmering on the stovetop is hard to resist for adults and kids alike. Here are a few simple steps to keep your little chef safe from potential burns, Read more …
Carbon Monoxide Safety
Fuel-powered devices can provide wonderful benefits to families when used properly. But they also underscore an important necessity in the home: the need for a carbon monoxide alarm. Read more …
Choking Prevention
Trying to keep your young child from choking on something sometimes seems like a full time job in itself. Is there a cell phone or set of car keys that hasn’t made its way into your toddler’s mouth? We didn’t think so. Don’t despair … Read more …
Fall Prevention
People fall down. It happens. But there are many situations where falling is dangerous. From the moment your baby starts to crawl, the world is a magical place filled with new adventures and discoveries. Read more …
Furniture Safety
You wouldn’t think to bring a baby home from the hospital without a car seat or have your child ride a bike without a helmet. Protecting your children from the potential risk of TV and furniture tip-overs is another important part of keeping them safe. Read more …
Gun Safety
We need to take extra precautions when kids are in an environment where guns are present. Read more …
Holiday Safety
It’s that time of year again when we enjoy festive meals with family and friends, deck our halls with colorful decorations and listen to squeals of delight as our children open their brightly-wrapped presents. Read more …
Medication Safety
Children are curious by nature, and it makes sense that they would be even more curious when it comes to medication. Many medications look and taste like candy. Read more …
Poison Prevention
Let’s face it, sometimes kids get into things that they probably shouldn’t, and sometimes those things can be poisonous. Here are a few tips to keep little explorers from finding their way into household items that could be dangerous. Read more …
Sleep Safety
When your baby is asleep is about the only time when you aren’t in the same room with him or her. By following a few simple tips, you can create a safer sleeping environment for your baby. Read more …
Slime Safety
Kids are watching YouTube videos and hearing from friends about making slime out of Elmer’s glue and Borax. Because of the use of Borax, some parents are wondering whether this slime-making recipe is unsafe. Read more …
Toy Safety
Toys and games are tons of fun for kids and adults. Whether your kids are working on a puzzle, playing with building blocks or even inventing their own games, here are a few things to think about to help them stay safer and have a blast.. Read more …
Water Safety
Here you’ll find everything you need to know about water in the home. Whether you’re bathing your baby in the sink or splashing around with your toddler in the bathtub, water is great fun for kids. Read more …
Outside The Home:
With their high levels of energy, endless curiosity, and remarkable ability to bounce back from stumbles and falls, children often put themselves at risk of injury. This can be especially true when they’re exploring the great outdoors. And parents should also take extra precautions to keep their children safe when outside the home.
Abduction Prevention
One of the greatest fears a parent may have is the abduction of their child. Read through the scenarios below together with the action plans to be better aware of situations where an abduction might take place and how to avoid it from happening. Read more …
Bike Safety
There are so many great reasons to ride your bike: It offers fun, freedom and exercise, and it’s good for the environment. We want kids and families to ride their bikes as much as possible. Read more …
Boating Safety
We know water is everywhere. Here you’ll find everything you need to know about boating safety. With almost 100 different kinds of boats – from kayaks to canoes to motorboats – there’s a good chance most of us will be having a great time on the water at some point. Read more …
Booster Seat Safety
Kids who have outgrown their car seats are not quite ready for a seat belt alone – although they might try to convince you otherwise. Instead, have them transition to a booster seat that enables the adult seat belt to fit properly. Read more …
Car Seat Safety
Engineers are working hard to ensure that cars and car seats are designed to keep kids as safe as possible. But it’s up to every parent to take full advantage of these innovations by making sure car seats and booster seats are used and installed correctly. Read more …
Driveway Safety
Kids love to play in driveways. They also love cars, and when they see a parked car they don’t even think about the possibility of getting hurt or seriously injured. Read more …
Fire Safety
Home fires can start and spread quickly, which is why we all need to be careful and educated when it comes to fire safety. Just a little bit of planning can make a big difference for your family. Read more …
Fireworks Safety
We know fireworks are fun and young kids look adorable holding those sparklers. Unfortunately, fireworks can cause serious injuries to children, including devastating burns and other injuries. Read more …
Halloween Safety
Everyone loves a good scare on Halloween, but not when it comes to child safety. There are several easy and effective behaviors that parents can share with kids to help reduce their risk of injury. Read more …
Heatstroke Prevention
Sometimes babies are so peaceful and quiet in the backseat that we can forget they are even there, and it can be tempting to leave a sleeping baby in the car so we don’t have to wake them up while we quickly run into the store. Read more …
Pedestrian Safety
Kids are pedestrians when they are walking anywhere outside the house. Whether your kids are walking to school, the park or a friend’s house, here are a few simple tips to make sure they get there safely. Read more …
Playground Safety
Kids love to play on swings, go down the slide, or play on other structures at the playground. With active supervision and some basic safety tips, every day at the playground can be a walk in the park. Read more …
School Bus Safety
Taking the bus for the first time is a big step for your child. Help your kids get a gold star by following these school bus safety tips. Read more …
Seat Belt Safety
Let’s see, there’s “Click it or Ticket!” “No Belt, No Brains,” and “What’s Holding You Back?” But no matter how you say it, one thing is clear: buckling up on every ride is the single most important thing a family can do to stay safe in the car. Read more …
Skating Safety
Skating and skateboarding can increase balance, agility, coordination and reaction time. It’s also pretty fun. With plenty of practice and these safety tips, your kids can roll smart and safe. Read more …
Sports Safety
Participation in sports offers tremendous social, emotional and physical benefits for children. We know that one of the worst things for kids is being on the sidelines with an injury. Read more …
Swimming Safety
Here you’ll find everything you need to know about swimming safety. Whether it’s a trip to the beach or a dip in the community or backyard pool, you can ensure that swimming is as safe as it is fun by following a few basic safety tips. Read more …