Safety and Injury Prevention

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.

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

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

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.

 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.

Hoy dia en que las familias enfrentan nuevos retos para mantener a sus hijos saludables y seguros, parece haber más preguntas que respuestas. Conozca los pasos básicos para mejorar el bienestar de sus hijos. En un programa especial del Hospital Seattle Children's en el que veremos cómo la salud de nuestros hijos comienza desde casa.

Good Habits Make Healthier Children, Part 3 of 3: Injury Prevention (subtitled in English)

Today, as families face ongoing challenges in keeping their children healthy and safe, it often seems there are more questions than answers. Learn the basic steps to improve the well-being of your children in a Seattle Children's special program where we'll see how your children's health begins at home.

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

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

Dr. Monique Burton covers the signs and symptoms of concussions, along with treatment and tips for preventing concussions. Learn more about sports concussions and Seattle Children's Sports Concussion Program.

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

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

In this KOMO TV special, host Molly Shen shares stories of how the team at Children's helps kids stay in the game amidst sports injuries and healthcare conditions. The program covers areas such as ACL injuries, asthma, nutrition, scoliosis and concussions.

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

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. 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.

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

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

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

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