Home -- it's where children grow and learn, the place where they find comfort, love and care. It's where theycansee, touch, explore and experience the world around them, so their minds and bodies develop properly.
However, home injuries are a leading source of accidental death for children. Almost 21 million medical visits and 20,000 deaths each year are the result of accidents in the home [source: Home Safety Council ]. Media reports bring attention to the possible accidents that can occur, such as being bitten by a trusted pet, choking on balloons or wandering out the front door.Fortunately, home injuries are largely avoidable through education and prevention. Parents can take proactive steps to childproof the home and keep their children safe by teaching them a few practical rules.
Make safety a fun family activity! As you take steps to make your home safer for your family, get your children excited about safety with the Home Safety Council's games, activities, videos and songs. Rover the Home Safety Hound, Freddie Flashlight and their friends Simon and Penelope guide preschool through elementary school-aged children on a safety adventure using word searches, coloring, quizzes and other activities.
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