Safety

Keeping Your Child Safe at Home and While Traveling

Whether you are traveling across town or across the world, we want to help keep your children safe and healthy. We also have information that can help you baby-proof your home. Learn how to keep your child safe:

Car Seat Guidelines for Babies, Children & Adolescents Guidelines for car seat use change based on your child’s age, weight, and height. Different manufacturers have different weight restrictions…

Heat and the Athlete: Preventing Dehydration in Youth Sports Summer sports camps and team practices keep kids (and their parents) busy through the season.  As the temperatures rise…

Trick? Or treat? These tips will keep your Halloween a sweet and safe one. When choosing a costume with your child, consider the fit, length and your child’s…

Choosing an Insect Repellent There are so many options that selecting one is often intimidating.  Some repellents are DEET-based.  Others are Picaridin- or herbal-based.  When selecting a product,…

Road Trip Tips for Families Whether you are buckling up your newborn or letting your teen behind the wheel for the first time, there are many things to…

Sun Safety for Babies Babies under 6 months of age should be kept out of direct sunlight. It is okay to apply a small amount of sunscreen on…

Drowning is the second leading cause of death in the U.S. for children 1-4 years old (leading cause is birth defects). Toddlers and teenaged boys are at greatest…

Do you want to build a snowman? Or take a sled around the park? Yes, it’s time for a ‘frozen’ Richmond with snow sports and outdoor winter activities….