Items Tagged with 'Child safety'

Severe injuries can occur in as little as two hours after kids swallow a button battery, Australian researchers have found.

The number of ER visits involving toy water beads jumped 131% in the United States from 2021 to 2022, researchers from Nationwide Children’s Hospital estimate.

Some popular remedies for teething infants may lead to serious health concerns and should be avoided, the Food and Drug Administration is cautioning.

Kids need to play their part to help keep things safe.

How about leaving the fireworks show to the professionals and choosing a safer alternative for your at-home celebrations?

Unintentional poisoning deaths involving kids younger than 5 climbed 66% from 2021 to 2022 amid a spike in incidents involving narcotics and hallucinogens, according to a new report from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Exposure to dangerous noise levels from headphones and earbuds has become a troubling trend among younger kids, according to the result of a recent survey.

Pool ownership brings responsibilities that can’t be taken lightly. Experts offer eight strategies to help pool owners, family members and friends swim safely.

Every year, about eight children younger than 6 die – and 3,300 are treated in emergency rooms – falling from a window, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Choosing the right bike for a child’s first ride can be instrumental toward building confidence. Here are some guidelines for navigating the selection process for that first bike and beyond.