Child Injury News
It is natural for any parent to feel slightly relieved when their kids grow up to be able to take care of his various needs. He no longer ties himself to mamma’s apron strings, so to speak. But even older kids cannot be safe on the road all the time and as statistics show, they [...]
In 2007, there were 61 million children aged 14 and younger who made up for 20% of the total U.S. population. According to statistical information released by federal sources, motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for children aged between 3 and 6 and 8 and 14. This information is based on 2005 [...]
It seems all too simple. The easily-recognizable school bus arrives at the scheduled stop and your child simply boards it. So what is there to ‘teach’ a child about getting in his usual transport? Yet, you may not be aware of it, getting in and off the school bus happens to be the most dangerous [...]
Did you know that there is now a new Booster Law effective July 1, 2008? The law requires all children under the age of 8 or shorter than 4’9” must ride in a properly installed booster seat. But does your child need a booster seat? According to recent research, young children who are placed in [...]
It is not uncommon to find parents allowing their children to walk in the neighborhood, either to go to the playground, visit friends or even to run small errands. Since he is well-versed with the neighborhood, any parent would feel safe, especially since he is not likely to get lost. But if you are unlucky, [...]
If we find that the incidences of child passenger deaths and traffic-related severe injuries have reduced in the past few years, we need to thank the tireless efforts and dedication to NHTSA and its many partners in the child passenger safety community. They have tirelessly gone about imparting education, training, enforcement, and bring about several [...]
Most parents feel relieved once they have packed off their kids to school in the school bus. After getting a warm kiss from mommy, the child seems to be happy to be with his friends as he proceeds towards the school. However, if one paid any heed to the official data from the National Highway [...]
The holiday season is a time to spend with our families and children and celebrate the cheerful time of the year. For many people it is also a time to decorate their house with holiday decorations, but studies are now showing that decorations can pose a threat to children in the house.
According to the federal [...]
