installed, leading to thousands of preventable injuries each year. The best seat for your child is one that fits the child and fits the car and one that the child rides in each and every time. 

FIRST AID KIT

Preparation and detection are key components of preventing accidental childhood injury

Children's Mercy emergency medicine specialists advise that parents keep their first aid kit up-to-date and that each member of the family — age permitting — know where it is kept and how to use it.

HOME SAFETY

Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics is committed to reducing the impact of injuries on the lives of children and their families through services, research and advocacy. This safety checklist is intended to help you raise your IQ (Injury Quotient) — your ability to recognize potential dangers in and around your home. Take a moment to walk through your house using this checklist. The few minutes you spend will be wisely invested in protecting your family from injuries.

WATER SAFETY

"Anyone is at risk for drowning when they become careless or go in the water unprepared," says Dr. W. Scott Colliton, a pediatrician at Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics. "It’s important that parents take the time to go over a few swimming safety rules with their children before heading for the pool or lake."

TOY SAFETY

Toys are great sources of joy and fun for young ones.  Toys that are either in poor condition, inappropriate to a child's age, or misused can pose a potential risk.