Safety and Injury Prevention

 Dr. Tony Woodward offers some tips on how to be best prepared for emergencies, such as floods and windstorms.

Dr. Sheela Sathyanarayana discusses the dangers of environmental chemicals.

Dr. Tony Woodward discusses the steps you can take in your home to prevent window falls.

Every year more than 20,000 children, nationwide, are hospitalized for a burn injury. And, 65% of children under 5 are treated for scald burns. Dr. Ben Danielson has some valuable tips on burn prevention.

 Dr. Tony Woodward gives fireworks safety tips.

 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.

Dr. Tony Woodward offers trick-or-treating safety tips so parents and children can have a "ghoulish" good time on Halloween.

Safety tips for preventing children from accidentally swallowing small lithium "button" batteries. Plus, a list of possible symptoms to look for if you think your child may have ingested a battery, and instructions on what to do.

Dr. Tony Woodward provides tips on bunk bed safety.

Seattle Children's pediatrician Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson offers tips for parents for keeping little ones safe during the holidays.

As any parent will tell you, children are a curious bunch, and that curiosity can sometimes spell danger. In this brief, 3-minute video, Seattle Children's Emergency Department doctor Suzan Mazor, MD, teaches parents how to keep their home poison-free and reduce the chances of their child suffering an accidental poisoning.

 Dr. Tony Woodward gives tips for parents to prevent dog bites to children.

 Dr. Bruder Stapleton talks about how to prevent injuries from summer activities.

 Dr. Ben Danielson visited a local home to locate the causes of childhood allergies.

 A local toddler had to be rushed to the emergency room after swallowing a prescription pill meant for someone else in the family.

 If you love a hot cup of coffee or tea in the morning, you’ll want to pay close attention.

 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.

 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.

Dr. Ben Danielson discusses lead testing and the dangers lead can pose to children.

 Hearing experts are sounding an alarm.

 If you’re shopping for children this year, hearing experts advise you to consider the noise exposure that comes with certain toys and portable stereos.

Watch this short video to see Dr. Ben Danielson share practical tips on pedestrian safety for kids.

 Dr. Ben Danielson talks about dangers on the walk to school and provides tips to keep your kids safe.

 Dr. Ben Danielson discusses pedestrian safety for children and what parents can do to help and teach kids about staying safe.

Use these tips from Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson to make you and your child's trip to the playground both fun and safe.

Seattle Children’s Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson discusses accidental medication poisoning in children.

Spring is just around the corner, and with spring comes spring cleaning, gardening, allergy season and the risks of poisoning your child.

Dr. Monique Burton covers the signs and symptoms of concussions, along with treatment and tips for preventing concussions.

Learn ways to prevent sports injuries in children from Dr. Cora Breuner.

Seattle Children's neurosurgeon Dr. Richard Ellenbogen offers tips for youth athletes on treating concussions, and how to avoid them altogether.

Dr. Richard Ellenbogen offers tips for preventing concussions in children.

 Dr. Richard Ellenbogen discusses the symptoms and dangers of sports-related concussions.

Dr. Greg Schmale discusses sports-related injuries in children and provides parents with helpful tips to keep their young athletes healthy.

Dr. Brian Krabak discusses overuse injuries in student athletes.

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.

 Dr. Bruder Stapleton talks about why kids are vulnerable to sports injuries and how to prevent them.

Dr. Monique Burton and athletic trainer Andrew Little discuss ways to prevent sports injuries.

Kids who play sports can injure themselves lots of ways. But girls are much more at risk for knee injuries, specifically torn ligaments.

 Dr. Linda Quan provides advice on winter safety.

 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.

 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.

Dr. Tony Woodward talks about the importance of bike helmets and offers three easy tips to ensure your child's helmet fits correctly. Also see Keeping Kids Safe Through Bike Helmet Fittings.

Helping parents keep their children safe is part of our mission. Bike helmet fittings and giveaways are one way in which we keep our commitment to the community. Also see Ask KOMO: Bike Helmet Safety.

 Dr. Richard Molteni discusses helmet safety and why it is important.

 Dr. Cora Breuner provides tips on preventing winter sports injuries.

 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.

 With the sunny and warm days we’re having, many families are rushing to the beach or the swimming pool to beat the heat. Health experts are reminding us to take along and use that sunscreen.

Seattle Children's pediatrician Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson comments on the AAP’s new recommendations that governments ban minors' access to tanning salons.

 Dr. Cora Breuner talks about how to keep children safe from sun dangers.

 Dr. Robin Hornung gives tips for skin cancer prevetion.

 Dr. Richard Molteni talks about how to shop for toys that will be safe for your child.

 Dr. Tony Woodward gives advice on how to shop for safe toys.

 Dr. Tony Woodward offers tips on healthy traveling for the kids whether it’s by car, train or plane.

 A recent report and then retraction of the report has left many parents perplexed about child booster and car seats.

 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.

 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.

Learn about the dangers of leaving your child in a hot car. Hyperthermia occurs when a child’s body temperature is too high.

 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.

Dr. Beth Ebel talks about how to keep your child safe in the car and explains who needs to ride in a booster seat.

Dr. Linda Quan discusses the importance of teaching children how to be safe in and around water.

Healthlink: Water Safety and Swimming Lessons

 Dr. Linda Quan gives tips on keeping your child safe in the water.

 Dr. Linda Quan talks about drowning prevention and what parents can do to keep their kids safe in the water.

 Dr. Linda Quan gives safety tips for open water areas like lakes and rivers.

 It’s amazing to watch a tiny baby kicking and paddling under water, swimming toward a parent. If you’re considering a water program for your baby this summer, here’s how to find a good one.

 Dr. Linda Quan gives tips for summer safety around the water.

Dr. Linda Quan discusses the gap in swimming skills for minority children.

Learn from Dr. Linda Quan, an emergency room doctor at Seattle Children's Hospital, how to have a safe summer on the water.