Safety information and resources for families to help keep kids safe
The Safe Sitter® class for teens ages 11-14 teaches them the safety skills necessary for babysitting, including CPR. We also provide information for parents on the information your babysitter should have before you leave the house, and how to decide when your child is ready to stay home alone without a sitter.
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Bicycle safety tips include making sure children wear a properly fitted helmet, are visible to drivers and understand the rules of the road. Pedestrian safety tips include using crosswalks and knowing how to stay safe in areas without sidewalks. We also participate in Bike to School Day and International Walk to School Day.
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We offer car seat checks, classes and other resources for families to make sure they learn to use a car seat properly for children of all ages. You’ll also find information on when and how to use a booster seat, and tips for parents, pre-teens and teens of driving age on safe driving strategies including seat belt use and preventing distracted driving.
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Toy safety tips help families know what hazard to avoid, including choking hazards and other risks, and what to look for in choosing safe toys. You’ll find additional resources on toy safety and toy recalls.
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Water safety information helps families stay safe in and around water, including pools; lakes, ponds and other bodies of water; and water around the house, like bathtubs. We provide information on the layers of safety measures families should use at home to keep kids safe from drowning.
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Supporting Child Safety in the Tampa Bay Area
Safe Kids Florida Suncoast is a coalition of health and safety experts working together to decrease the number of preventable childhood injuries in the region. Learn more on our Safe Kids Florida Suncoast page about the coalition and how you can get involved.
Safe Kids Florida Suncoast
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Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital will make several adjustments to scheduling in response to Hurricane Ian. Please read the following announcement to learn more.
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A car can heat up very fast, meaning as much as 20 degrees in 10 minutes. SafeKids supervisor Petra Stanton provides tips for parents on making sure children aren’t left in the car.
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Since 1991, SAFE KIDS Florida Suncoast and its network of more than 150 community partners have educated thousands of kids, parents and caregivers on child passenger safety, fire and burn prevention, water safety, poison prevention, bike safety and much more.
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Petra Stanton, M.S.W., CPSTI, Safe Kids Supervisor, shares tips for parents on how to help their teen be a safe driver.
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Johns Hopkins All Children’s has worked to reduce preventable childhood injuries in the Tampa Bay area for decades. When the COVID-19 pandemic presented new challenges, a dedicated group of injury prevention experts stepped up to meet them.
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