As We Swing into Spring, Reduce Your Children’s Playground Accidents and Injuries
Category: Children's Injuries
Spring is finally here, and kids are excited to go back outside to bike, explore, play and generally be kids. After a long winter, playground equipment can be damaged, worn out or generally in disrepair. Before your kids start playing, here are some tips to ensure that your child is playing in a safe environment. […]
Read MoreProposed Legislation Weakens Oversight of Daycare Children and Endangers Their Safety
Category: Children's InjuriesOur children’s safety is our number one priority, right? And when we entrust our children’s care with a licensed daycare provider, we expect there to be rules in place that protect our children under their watch. Most, if not all, of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC) provisions governing family home child care facilities and commercial […]
Read MoreSafe Sleep Program for Babies Uses Cardboard Boxes as Cribs
Category: Children's InjuriesThe thought of a baby sleeping in a cardboard box sounds preposterous, but it’s actually a great idea. The practice started decades ago in Finland to help babies sleep safely. The baby boxes are designed to reduce the risk of sudden unexpected infant deaths (SUIDs). Sudden unexpected infant death is a broad category that also […]
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