Keeping young children safe on Halloween involves not just trick-or-treating with caution, but being cautious at home as well. The the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that parents: Plan kids’ costumes that are bright and reflective, and fit well. Make sure that shoes fit well and that costumes are short enough to prevent tripping, […]
Protect your little swimmers with this pool safety checklist
Summer vacation is finally here, and swimming pools are beacons of fun for summer adventurers. But unfortunately, mixing kids with water can also result in tragedy. Drowning is the leading cause of death of children ages 1 to 4, with the majority occurring in home swimming pools, according to the Centers for Disease Control […]
Hospital celebrates Women’s History Month with a century of service from the Women’s Board
As we enter Women’s History Month, Akron Children’s proudly celebrates the extraordinary contributions of its Women’s Board, a group of dedicated volunteers whose legacy of service stretches over a century. The roots of the Women’s Board reach back to 1890, when two circles of the King’s Daughters, a women’s service organization, founded the Akron […]
Kids and hot cars: Safety tips to avoid a tragedy
Since 1998, 915 children have died due to heatstroke in vehicles. More than 50% of hot car fatalities occur because a child was unknowingly left in a car. Heatstroke also can happen when a child is left in, or gets trapped in, a car on a hot day. When the outside temperature is 93°F the […]
Beach vacay? Follow these 10 safety tips for more fun in the sun
With summer in full swing, there’s nothing better than a dose of sand and surf to soothe your family’s souls — and your toes. So, pack your sandals, sunscreen, beach toys and bathing suits — and head out for some much-needed fun in the sun. But before you sink your toes into the sand, read […]
A little planning goes a long way for fire safety
Fire safety in your home involves a lot more than putting up a few smoke detectors. To keep your family safe, fire-prevention experts recommend you take time to go through a checklist of precautions and have in place a detailed escape plan. “People often don’t realize how quickly home fires spread,” said Heather Trnka, injury […]
