Child Health & Safety Videos: First Aid and Safety
Healthlink: Research Shows Gap In Swim Skills For Minority Kids – June 21, 2008
Dr. Linda Quan discusses the gap in swimming skills for minority children.
Healthlink: Bunk Bed Safety – June 7, 2008
Dr. Tony Woodward provides tips on bunk bed safety.
Healthlink: Sports Injuries – June 3, 2008
Dr. Brian Krabak discusses overuse injuries in student athletes.
Good Growing: Poison Prevention – March 25, 2008
Dr. Suzan Mazor provides tips on poison prevention.
Healthlink: Winter Sports – February 9, 2008
Dr. Cora Breuner provides tips on preventing winter sports injuries.
Good Growing: Emergency Preparedness – January 8, 2008
Dr. Tony Woodward offers some tips on how to be best prepared for emergencies, such as floods and windstorms.
Good Growing: Halloween Safety – October 30, 2007
Dr. Tony Woodward provides parents with Halloween safety tips.
Drowning prevention – July 17, 2007
Dr. Linda Quan gives tips for summer safety around the water.
Water safety – June 23, 2007
Dr. Linda Quan gives safety tips for open water areas like lakes and rivers.
Medication safety – June 12, 2007
Dr. Suzan Mazor gives tips to prevent medication errors by storing and taking medicines safely.
Pool fences keep kids safe – June 2, 2007
Dr. Linda Quan suggests putting up a fence around your pool for drowning prevention.
Clearing Up Child Safety Seat Confusion – February 13, 2007
A recent report and then retraction of the report has left many parents perplexed about child booster and car seats. Dr. Tony Woodward discusses the report and talks about a new child restraint law heading our way.
Winter Safety for Kids – December 26, 2006
Dr. Linda Quan provides advice on winter safety.
Think Safety When Choosing Gifts for Kids – December 12, 2006
Dr. Tony Woodward gives advice on how to shop for safe toys.
Halloween Safety Tips – October 31, 2006
Halloween is supposed to be a fun time for children, but you want your kids to be safe. Dr. Tony Woodward, the Director of Emergency Services at Children’s Hospital, has some safety tips.
Burn Prevention – October 10, 2006
Every year more than 20,000 children, nationwide, are hospitalized for a burn injury. And, 65% of children under five are treated for scald burns. Dr. Ben Danielson has some valuable tips on burn prevention.
Keep Your Home Kid-safe – September 26, 2006
Every year many children are hurt or killed in accidents that can be easily avoided. Dr. Tony Woodward has some tips for keeping kids safe.
Preventing Accidental Shootings – September 19, 2006
Every year more than two dozen kids are hospitalized in Washington state because of accidental shootings. Most of those happen in or around the home. Dr. Linda Quan talks about gun safety.
Keeping Kids Injury-free when they Play Sports – September 12, 2006
Every year 30 million kids participate in some kind of organized sport and 3 million end up getting injured. Dr. Richard Molteni has some safety tips for parents with kids in sports.
Pedestrian Safety for Kids – August 29, 2006
Dr. Ben Danielson discusses pedestrian safety for children and what parents can do to help and teach kids about staying safe.
Prevent Dog Bites – August 18, 2006
Dr. Tony Woodward gives tips for parents to prevent dog bites to children.
Tips for Sun Safety – August 8, 2006
Dr. Cora Breuner talks about how to keep children safe from sun dangers.
Shopping Cart Dangers – August 7, 2006
Dr. Tony Woodward talks about the risks of injuries to children riding in shopping carts and offers tips for parents to keep kids safe in the grocery store.
Keep Children Away from Power Mowers – July 29, 2006
A Seattle family is warning others about the danger of riding lawn mowers after one little boy’s life was changed, literally in the blink of an eye.
Dangers of Hot Cars – July 18, 2006
So far this year, at least 10 children across the nation have died after being left inside hot cars. Dr. Tony Woodward talks about the dangers and prevention.
How to Stay Safe Using Fireworks – July 4, 2006
Dr. Tony Woodward gives fireworks safety tips
Keep Your Kids Safe in the Water – June 27, 2006
Dr. Linda Quan gives tips on keeping your child safe in the water.
How to Give CPR to Save a Child – May 18, 2006
Dr. Tony Woodward shows how to give CPR to a child.
How to Save a Choking Child – May 9, 2006
Dr. Richard Molteni shows you how to save a choking child.
Poison Prevention Tips – March 14, 2006
Spring is just around the corner, and with spring comes spring cleaning, gardening, allergy season and the risks of poisoning your child. In Washington state alone, injuries from poisoning account for 3500 emergency room visits a year for children. Dr. Linda Quan talks about poison prevention.
Why Too Many Toddlers Get Into Pills – March 4, 2006
A local toddler had to be rushed to the emergency room after swallowing a prescription pill meant for someone else in the family. It’s an amazingly common occurrence that can be prevented.
How to Prevent Scalding Burns – January 28, 2006
If you love a hot cup of coffee or tea in the morning, you’ll want to pay close attention. Hot liquids are the most common cause of burns in young children. Dr. Linda Quan suggests ways to prevent those scalding burns.
Accessorize For Safety – December 16, 2005
Thinking of getting the child in your life a bike, snowboard or even a basketball? Remember to think about safety. Dr. Linda Quan talks about accessories to help keep kids in one piece.
Why the Holiday Season Poses Danger to Toddlers – December 12, 2005
During the holiday season, emergency room doctors say they expect to care for more children who have choked on or inhaled something they should never have put in their mouth. In rare cases children do not survive.
Safety on the Slopes – November 28, 2005
If your family is heading to the slopes this winter, there’s a simple way to cut down on snow sport injuries. Dr. Tony Woodward talks about ski and snowboard safety.
Make Sure Kids are Safely Buckled Up – October 17, 2005
When can a child wear a seatbelt and still not be safe in a car? When they’re still young and not using a booster seat. Many parents in Washington state are making this mistake.
Protect Your Home and Family From Fire – October 12, 2005
In Washington state, there were 55 fire deaths last year – 11 of them were children under age 5. Dr. Linda Quan has some very important information on keeping your family safe from fires this season.
Prevent Sports Injuries – September 14, 2005
Dr. Bruder Stapleton talks about why kids are vulnerable to sports injuries and how to prevent them.
Keep Your Kids Safe in Crosswalks – September 7, 2005
Dr. Ben Danielson talks about dangers on the walk to school and provides tips to keep your kids safe.
A New Push for Bike Helmets – August 27, 2005
Do your children wear bicycle helmets every time they hop on a bike? Bike accidents are the second leading cause of serious injury in school-age children. Now there’s a new push to get all kids to wear a helmet.
Tips for Keeping Your Kids Safe in the Water – August 16, 2005
Dr. Linda Quan talks about drowning prevention and what parents can do to keep their kids safe in the water.
Tips For a Safe Summer – July 26, 2005
Dr. Bruder Stapleton talks about how to prevent injuries from summer activities.
Take Steps to Protect Kids From Drowning – July 18, 2005
This summer, every parent should think about basic water safety. Good supervision is rule No.1 to prevent drowning. Designate an adult who is focused on the kids. Pick a swim spot with a lifeguard.
Take Steps to Prevent Window Falls – July 15, 2005
Every year, nearly 5,000 children nationwide fall out of windows. One of three children will end up in critical care units and one of four will sustain crippling injuries.
Helmet Safety – January 3, 2005
Dr. Richard Molteni discusses helmet safety and why it is important.
Safe Toy Shopping – December 6, 2004
Dr. Richard Molteni talks about how to shop for toys that will be safe for your child.