Child Safety Resources (02)
Child Safety in the Air
Traveling by air with children has its own special challenges and hazards. The following links provide information and advice on a number of child safety issues as well as child travel information provided by some airlines. Topics include: Tips for children traveling alone, safety tips for traveling with children, general cabin safety tips, restraining toddlers in flight, lavatory adventures, child travel rules, child safety resources, and a child travel health article from the Centers for Disease Control.
National Network for Child Care
The National Network for Child Care unites the expertise of many of the nation's leading universities through the outreach system of Cooperative Extension. The organization's goal is to share knowledge about children and child care from the vast resources of the land grant universities with parents, professionals, practitioners, and the general public. The NNCC works with committed individuals around the country to bring you practical information and resources that will be useful to you in your everyday work with children. Articles and topics include: school readiness, helping traumatized children, adjusting to the classroom, abuse and neglect, activities and learning, child care options, children with special needs, health and safety, guidance and discipline, child health and safety, nutrition and diet, and statistics about children. Includes an e-mail forum and newsletters.
Child Safety Recalls
Find out what products have been recalled with this up to date database of recall notices. Also includes a section on child safety book reviews, and health news. Safety tips are also noted. There is a section of articles about unintentional poisoning, pool hazards, baby safety, water safety tips and more. Sections on parenting, newborns, preschoolers, K-12 students and more child safety forums are included.
Safety Belt Safe
Safety Belt Safe USA is the national non-profit organization dedicated to child passenger safety. This website includes sections about boosters, laws and regulations regarding child seat belt safety, recalls, and resources. Reference materials include manufacturer contacts, a glossary, a 5-stop seatbelt test, booster kit and videos, child safety seat belt brochures and posters, resources and more. The "best" safety seat is the one that fits your child, fits your car, and fits your family's needs in terms of comfort and convenience, so that you'll use it on every single ride. Questions include escape-proof seating, installation, airplanes and safety seats, latches, locking clips, newborn child safety, seating position, tether, and information about the best safety seat for your child.
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