Each year around 3,300 children under the age of five are injured from falling out a window. As little ones start to crawl and toddle through their spaces, it’s vital to keep our homes as a safe space for exploration. […]
Tag: Safety
Hot Car Safety Tips
A child’s body temperature can rise 3x-5x faster than an adult—making them extremely susceptible to heat stroke. Vehicular Heatstroke is one of the leading causes of non-crash vehicle fatalities for children 14 and younger. Hot car deaths are preventable. The […]
Secure Cannabis for Safe Kids
Since marijuana use has been legalized, accidental poisonings in children have increased, sometimes requiring visits to the emergency room or hospitalization. First 5 San Diego has partnered with Rady Children’s Hospital to share ways parents and caregivers can safely store […]
Childhood Injury Prevention
Childhood injuries are predictable and preventable, but in San Diego County, these unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death among young children ages 1-5 years. The Children’s Initiative Childhood Injury Prevention Program raises awareness and educates parents, caregivers and early childhood […]
Childhood Injury Prevention Program
First 5 San Diego supports The Children’s Initiative’s Childhood Injury Prevention Program, which educates parents, caregivers and early childhood education staff about childhood injury prevention strategies to make homes, automobiles and communities safer for children ages 0 through 5. Childhood […]
Healthy & Safe Halloween
There are many ways you can make sure your Halloween outing is frightfully fun! Know your emergency contacts: Practice memorizing phone numbers leading up to Halloween night so your child knows who to call in case they get separated. Or […]
Newsletter October – December 2019: Car Seat Safety
As we approach the holiday season many of us may find ourselves driving a lot. The roads during the holidays can get rainy, congested and hectic! It is important to make sure that all children are safe inside of a […]
Newsletter October – December 2019: The San Diego Rapid Response Network (SDRRN)
San Diego Rapid Response The San Diego Rapid Response Network (SDRRN) is a coalition of human rights and service organizations, attorneys and community leaders dedicated to aiding immigrants and their families in the San Diego border region. Because San Diego […]
Newsletter July – August 2019: Water Safety: Drowning Prevention
As summertime comes around and the weather starts to warm up, we find ourselves enjoying more water activities. Enjoying the water is a great way to stay cool during these hot summer months. While having fun, it is important to […]
Newsletter May – June 2019: Directors Corner
Summer Safety As we approach the end of the school year and get ready to welcome the hot, muggy, hazy and sunny summer months, we begin spending more time outdoors. The fresh air and warm sun invite us to do […]