Drowning is silent and can happen in as little as 30 seconds. With 70 miles of coastline, 20 freshwater lakes, and thousands of public permitted bodies of water in San Diego County, learning how to stay safe around water is […]
Tag: Safety
Get Ready for Cold and Flu Season
The holidays are upon us! Which means merriment, family and friend gatherings—and germs. Unfortunately for us, viruses thrive in colder weather. And the more time we spend indoors with one another, the more we’re at risk for getting sick. Especially […]
Have a Swim Safer Summer
Drowning is one of the leading causes of death among children under the age of 4. This summer, make your home, pool and beach experience a safe one with these water safety tips from the Prevent Drowning Foundation of San […]
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. Here are some ways parents and caregivers can safely store their edible cannabis products out of reach of little […]
Prevent Falls from Windows
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. […]
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 […]