Pediatricians educate families on safety and injury prevention for children. This includes car seat safety, safe sleep practices, poison prevention, and ways to prevent accidents and injuries.
Child safety seats: Proper usage and installation of child safety seats to ensure safety during travel.
Poisoning prevention: Information on common household toxins and steps to prevent accidental poisoning in children.
Burns and scalds: Causes, prevention, and treatment of burns and scalds in children.
Choking hazards: Identification of food and non-food items that pose a choking hazard to children.
Home safety: Overview of potential hazards in the home and steps to make the home environment safer for children.
Playground safety: Discussion of playground safety guidelines and how to identify and avoid potential hazards.
Swimming safety: Introduction of basic water safety rules, drowning prevention techniques, and the proper use of personal flotation devices.
Sports safety: Overview of sports-related injury prevention and protective gear usage.
Injury prevention for infants: Specific injury prevention strategies relevant to the unique needs of infants.
Bicycle safety: Introduction to bicycle safety guidelines, laws, and the importance of helmets.
Firearm safety: Discussion of firearm safety in the home and how to prevent accidental firearm injuries.
First Aid: Basic knowledge of first aid procedures and techniques for treating common injuries in children.
Emergency preparedness: Steps to prepare for and respond to emergency situations, including natural disasters and medical emergencies.
Sun safety: Prevention strategies to protect children from the sun's harmful rays and reduce the risk of skin cancer.
Mental health: Importance of identifying and addressing mental health concerns in children to promote overall physical and emotional well-being.
Childproofing: It is the process of modifying home and surrounding environments to make them safer for infants and young children. This includes covering electrical outlets, securing cupboards, and removing or securing sharp objects.
Car seat safety: The proper use of car seats can prevent many serious injuries to infants and children involved in motor vehicle accidents. Children should ride in a properly installed child car seat until they are at least 4’9” tall.
Water safety: Drowning is a leading cause of death among young children. Guidelines for water safety include enrolling children in swimming lessons, supervising children while they are swimming or around water, and teaching children about water safety rules, such as not to dive in shallow water.
Burn Prevention: Burns can happen from many different sources, including fires, hot water, and hot cooking surfaces. Safety measures include using oven mitts, properly storing flammable materials, and installing smoke alarms.
Playground safety: Playground equipment needs to be maintained and monitored to prevent accidents. Children should wear appropriate shoes and parents should supervise children while they play.
Bicycle safety: Wearing helmets and following traffic rules while riding bicycles can prevent many serious injuries.
Poison Prevention: Medicines, household cleaning chemicals, and other toxins can be dangerous to children. Safety measures include storing toxic substances out of reach of children and posting the Poison Control Center Number in a visible place.
Sports Safety: Sports can be a great way to keep children active, but injuries can occur. Helmets, protective gear, and following safety rules can reduce the risk of injury.
Gun Safety: Firearms should always be stored unloaded and locked up, with ammunition stored separately.
Stranger Danger: Children should be taught not to talk to strangers and what to do in case they are approached by one.