Health and Safety Tips

Preventing Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
The Injury Prevention Center at the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock (ChaD), in partnership with Safe Kids New Hampshire, offers these tips to both prevent and identify carbon monoxide in your home.

Changes to Booster Seat Recommendations
Recent concern over when it’s safe to use a booster seat is a good reminder to review all the guidelines for child passenger seat safety.

Hot Cars and Heatstroke - Look before You Lock
Heatstroke is the number one killer of children, outside of car crashes. Safe Kids New Hampshire offers these tips for keeping your child safe in cars during hot weather.

Celebrate with Fireworks Safely - Be Prepared, Be Safe, Be Responsible
Here are tips for keeping you—and your family—safe during the most popular season for fireworks.

The Power of Parental CPR
How many know what to do if their child’s heart has stopped from choking, an accidental injury to the chest or from being submerged under water? Knowing how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), can save their life.

Accidental Adult Poisonings Increase During COVID-19 Pandemic
Using disinfectant products the wrong way is causing an increase in accidental adult poisonings.

Pedestrian and Transportation School Safety for Children
Now that the kids are back in school, it's important to discuss the importance of pedestrian and transportation safety with your children.

Water Safety Tips
As you prepare to enjoy the water this summer, it’s important to remember these safety tips to keep you and your family safe.

Back-to-School Means Backpacks
Each year, tens of millions of students in the U.S. use a backpack, but how do you know if your child’s backpack is safe?

Bicycle Safety: See. Be Seen
Riding a bike is a favorite summertime activity for children. Here are several ways to make sure your child stays bike-safe.