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Your child's health and safety is our top priority. Please search our resource library for information on health, nutrition, fitness, injury prevention and other important topics.

Safety at Home

Preventing Suffocation

Because babies aren't yet able to raise their heads, they need special protection from suffocation. But small children are at risk too. Here's how to protect them.

Protecting Kids From Water & Drowning Hazards

Water safety is important at any age, but especially if you have babies or toddlers. Here's how to reduce drowning risks.

Storm Stress: Helping Kids Stay Calm

Weather events like severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes can be a lot for kids to handle. Here's how to help children feel less stressed.

Tornadoes: Helping Your Family Be Prepared

Tornadoes can happen with little warning, but having a plan can make the idea of the storms less stressful for your whole family. Here are some tips.

Walls & Floors, Doors & Windows, Furniture, Stairways: Household Safety Checklist

Use these checklists to make a safety check of your home, including your walls, floors, furniture, doors, windows, and stairways. You should answer "yes" to all of these questions.

Water Safety

Kids need constant supervision around water — whether the water is in a bathtub, pool, the sea, or a water park. Here's how to keep them safe.

What if My Child Was Exposed to Lead at School or Daycare?

If your child’s school or daycare reported lead in their drinking water, here are some things to consider that can help you decide what to do.