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Preventing childhood accidents at home
(HealthDay)—As a parent, you may worry most about your kids when they aren't with you. But many of the falls that send a million children to the ER each year happen at home.
Dec 8, 2017
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Child advocates urge back-seat alarms as 2 die in Arizona
A proposed law that would require carmakers to build alarms for back seats is being pushed by child advocates who say it will prevent kids from dying in hot cars.
Jul 31, 2017
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Pediatrics
Reduce children's injuries
We all do our best to protect our kids from harm, but the adventures of childhood usually come with at least a few injuries. While no parent wants to wrap their kids in cotton wool, a new study has reported injury as the ...
Jun 16, 2017
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Some parents forgo car seats, other safety measures while traveling, poll finds
Parents' to-do lists before traveling with toddlers this holiday season may include packing an emergency stock of snacks, activities and wardrobe changes.
Dec 19, 2016
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Unique head restraint and car seat system could reduce whiplash injuries
A reactive head restraint and car seat system designed to reduce whiplash in rear-end vehicle collisions has been unveiled by engineers at Loughborough University.
Apr 26, 2016
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Pediatrics
Handle with care: Car seats and newborns
In 2013, car accidents resulted in approximately 8,500 infants requiring hospitalization or emergency department visits and 135 infant deaths. When used properly, car seats can reduce the risk of infant death and injury by ...
Dec 18, 2015
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Study: Cars, child seats not compatible 42 percent of time
Many parents roll up towels and blankets and use pool noodles just to get their child's car seat to fit better in their car. This common practice creates extra steps for parents and can make proper installation more difficult.
Oct 5, 2015
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Older kids less likely to have car seats checked for safety than infants
Booster seat-aged children are twice as likely to suffer serious injury or death in a car crash than younger children but a new study shows they may be less likely to have car seats inspected for proper use.
Sep 9, 2015
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Pediatrics
Put car seat on your summer-travel checklist
(HealthDay)—As you plan summer car trips with your young children, you should also consider car seat safety.
Apr 30, 2015
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Pediatrics
Cribs are for sleeping, car seats are for traveling
Sleep-related deaths are the most common cause of death for infants 1-12 months of age. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that infants sleep on their back on a firm mattress, without loose bedding. However, many ...
Apr 24, 2015
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