Resources for Injury Prevention

Injury Prevention

Injuries are the nation's no. 1 cause of child death and disability. Get tips for preventing injuries and drowning, using car seats properly and more.

Babysitter Interview Checklist for Parents

When it's time to choose a babysitter for your child, knowing what to look for isn't always easy. Get tips on what to ask as you interview babysitters.

Car Seat Safety

To keep your child safe in the car, watch videos on how to properly install a car seat and learn car seat and seat belt guidelines by age and size.

Sun Safety for Children and Babies

A bad sunburn in childhood doubles the risk of skin cancer later in life. Learn how to protect your baby or child with hats, clothing and sun avoidance.

Drowning Prevention

A drowning can happen in seconds. Learn how to keep your child safe around water, including with physical barriers and techniques that enhance supervision.

Fireworks Safety Tips for Parents

Keep your child safe around fireworks with tips such as not letting them light fireworks, having water handy and wearing eye and ear protection. Read more.

Holiday Safety Tips for Parents

Holiday decorating, visiting, and cooking can distract from child safety. Keep these safety tips in mind when celebrating with family and friends.

Injury Prevention "OUCH" Text Campaign

Text OUCH to 63603 to receive health and safety tips in English or Spanish via text message from our injury prevention experts.

Injury Prevention and Child Safety Information

Keep your child safe with a wide range of injury prevention tips from bike, car seat and trampoline safety to preventing burns, choking, and more.

Childhood Injury Prevention Network – Bay Area

The Childhood Injury Prevention Network – Bay Area (CIPN-BA) provides networking opportunities, data and more to create a safer world for children.

National Stop the Bleed Day

National Stop the Bleed Day raises awareness about how to stop bleeding after a traumatic injury. Find out what you can do to help someone in an emergency.

The Dangers of Children Swallowing Button Batteries

Small, round "button" batteries pose a choking risk for babies and small children. Learn ways to prevent children from getting hold of button batteries.

Toy Safety Tips for Parents

Toys provide hours of fun for every child, but injuries can happen. Learn toy safety tips, including guidelines for age-appropriate toys.

Car Seat Loaner Program for Children in Spica (Hip) Casts

Children in a hip (spica) cast may require a special car seat. Learn about the car seat loaner program at our Oakland campus.