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Hard truths save lives. We walk through the six leading causes of injury-related deaths in children—drowning, motor vehicle accidents, suffocation, poisoning, falls, and burns—and translate expert pediatric guidance into steps you can use right now. Our north star is a simple framework that actually works: constant supervision, clear child education, and smart environmental modifications that block danger before it starts.
We start with water, where drowning is fast and silent. You’ll hear how a four-sided pool fence with a self-latching gate is the single most effective barrier, why phones stay away during water time, and how swim skills support safety without replacing adult supervision. On the road, we get specific about the right car seat or booster for age, height, and weight, proper installation, buckling every ride, and the non-negotiable rule to never leave a child in a vehicle. We also set boundaries kids can understand: no play near driveways or streets.
Inside the home, we focus on safe infant sleep—on the back, firm and flat, with nothing loose in the crib—to reduce suffocation and SUID risk. As children grow, we pivot to choking and strangulation hazards like plastic bags, balloons, cords, and small toy parts, pairing environmental checks with simple scripts kids can remember. We tackle poisoning with high, locked storage, original containers, and early lessons about only eating or drinking what an adult provides. Then we move to falls, installing gates at both the top and bottom of stairs, adding window guards on upper floors, and scanning play spaces for height risks and surface hazards.
Finally, we address burns and scalds. You’ll get the most actionable tip of the day: set your water heater so tap water never exceeds 120°F to buy seconds that prevent severe injury. We add kitchen no-go zones, inward pot handles, safer appliance habits, and clear messages that fire is a tool, not a toy. Throughout, the theme holds: no single fix is enough, but together, supervision, education, and modifications create a predictable environment where kids can explore and learn with confidence.
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