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Safe Kids Oregon

PREVENTABLE INJURIES ARE THE #1 KILLER OF KIDS IN THE U.S.

We've partnered with Safe Kids Worldwide® to help prevent child deaths and injuries in Wheeler County. 


Safe Kids Worldwide® is a nonprofit organization working to help families and communities keep kids safe from injuries. Most people are surprised to learn preventable injuries are the #1 killer of kids in the United States. Throughout the world, almost one million children die of an injury each year, and almost every one of these tragedies is preventable

Passenger Safety

Drowning Prevention

Drowning Prevention

Keep your children buckled up and in the correct car seat.  

Be a good example. We know that when adults wear seat belts, kids wear seat belts. So be a good example and buckle up for every ride. Be sure everyone in the vehicle buckles up, too.

Drowning Prevention

Drowning Prevention

Drowning Prevention

Drowning is the leading cause of injury-related death among children between 1 and 4 years old.

Watch kids when they are in or around water, without being distracted. Young children can drown in as little as one inch of water, so it’s important to keep them within an arm’s reach of an adult. This applies to recreational swimming areas like pools and lakes, but also at home around bathtubs and buckets of water.

Fire Prevention

Fire Prevention

Fire Prevention

Test your smoke alarms every month and replace them every 10 years or when the battery is low. Have a plan for your family so everyone knows where to go and what to do in an emergency to prevent injuries. Talk with your kids and practice these scenarios.

Safe Sleep

Fire Prevention

Fire Prevention

By following a few simple sleep safety tips, you can create a safe place for your baby to sleep and nap. 

Car Seat Safety

Car Seat Safety Tips

 

  • Buying the right car seat. Your baby needs to ride in a rear-facing car seat as long as possible until 2 or more years. When your child has outgrown that seat, you are ready for a forward-facing car seat. Get more details about buying the right car seat for your child.


  • Installing your car seat. You’ll need to decide on using either the seat belt or lower anchors to secure your car seat. Both are safe, but don’t use them both at the same time. Once your child is forward facing, it is important to use the tether with the seat belt or lower anchors. 


  • Getting the right fit. A properly-fitted harness gives the best possible protection for your child. Here are more details about getting the right fit for your child's car seat.


  • When to change your car seat. Look on the car seat label to make sure your child is still within the weight, height and age limits for that seat. Get details about when to change your car seat.



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