Safe Kids Western New York Coalition

01/13/2021

Safe Kids Western New York Coalition's cover photo

01/13/2021

Buffalo Parent and Caregiver Chat Sessions
Zoom link for anyone interested
https://zoom.us/j/91379417144?
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Meeting ID: 913 7941 7144
Passcode: 894050
+1 646 558 8656 US
(New York)

01/13/2021

Here is a helpful set of meetings for all of you Fathers out there that may like to discuss roles with your children's special needs in NY: Clickable links below

Register in advance for the following meetings:
January 7
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlc-qqrT8iH9cfP_dtLL08MhYRJGq2YpIW
January 21
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ofu6gqT4rHNNB4OuNwz7TtXEWhVILqp07
February 4
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsdeCoqDIoH9d5sbYM_YuYmergcfa0gmyV
February 18
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrce2qrT4qHNCFt18-WZTx8Ce977exKy1A
All conversations are confidential.
For more information, contact Chris Brewster at [email protected]

12/17/2020

Graco Recalls Infant Inclined Sleepers Due to Suffocation Risk

Important recall for any of you parents out there with these sleepers:
https://www.consumerreports.org/recalls/graco-recalls-infant-inclined-sleepers-suffocation-risk/

Consumer Reports shares details of Graco's recall of infant inclined sleepers. Similar products have been linked to fatalities and injuries, and the federal government has proposed banning all such products.

10/20/2020

Thank you so much Buffalo Fire for dropping off 50 Fire Prevention goodie bags to Oishei Children's Hospital! Safe Kids Worldwide Kiwanis International

10/13/2020

Well it turned out to be a sunny day at Niagara Street Pediatrics! It was a Great chance to partner up with Oishei Children's Hospital Puccs (Program for Understanding Childhood Concussion and Stroke)EPIC - Every Person Influences ChildrenSafe Kids WorldwideKiwanis International and Healthy Kids to let the community know about various resources available and naturally there were a bunch of give-aways!

10/12/2020

We Have a Walk up Event tommorrow! Please see the Flyer Below and hopefully you are able to stop by! Safe Kids Worldwide Oishei Children's Hospital Puccs (Program for Understanding Childhood Concussion and Stroke) Kiwanis International

10/12/2020

Fire Prevention Give-Aways with the Buffalo Fire Dept over the Weekend. Thank you everyone who were able to make it out! Safe Kids Worldwide Oishei Children's Hospital Kiwanis International

10/09/2020

A little wet out but still a good outreach in West Seneca, New York with Puccs (Program for Understanding Childhood Concussion and Stroke), Oishei Children's Hospital, and Safe Kids Worldwide Kiwanis International

10/08/2020

No better way to start off Fire Prevention month yesterday than a socially distanced drive up event with the Buffalo Fire and Police Departments, Oishei Children's Hospital, ECMC, National Fuel, and many others! Together we supplied information, smoke detectors, safe pedestrian/halloween visibility gear and much more! Kiwanis International Safe Kids Worldwide

10/07/2020

Another Great Car Seat Event in the Books Yesterday thanks to EPIC - Every Person Influences Children!!! Approx 40 car seats were distributed and many more checked! Oishei Children's Hospital Kiwanis International Safe Kids Worldwide

09/30/2020

Fire Prevention Month Kicks off October 1st! There will be some great educational and fun giveaways! Please see below for the locations, dates and times of the events hosted by some of Buffalo's Bravest and other leaders in the community! Buffalo Fire Department Kiwanis International Oishei Children's Hospital ECMC Safe Kids Worldwide

09/22/2020

For information and to watch a series of Facebook live events regarding car seat safety this week please visit Safe Kids Worldwide and stay safe out there!

09/22/2020

Diaper Days for WIC while supplies last this season!

09/17/2020

Safe Kids Worldwide

The Start of Child Passenger Safety Week and a great time to re-evaluate your kiddos in their car seats.

Join celebrity mom Ali Landry and our safety experts for a LIVE event on Thursday kicking off Child Passenger Safety Week. We're talking about common (yet fixable) mistakes parents make when choosing and installing car seats for all ages.

Get a reminder so you don't miss it! Leave any questions you have in the comments and we'll be sure to answer.

09/17/2020

What a great event yesterday to educate/check and give away car seats to the Western NY community! EPIC - Every Person Influences Children continues to host these events so please reach out to them if you are in need of assistance! Kiwanis International Oishei Children's Hospital Safe Kids Worldwide

09/14/2020

Free Injury Prevention Tutorial - Child Passenger Safety

https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.udemy.com/course/basic-child-passenger-safety/__;!!EbqA_IfV9Q!41HfiYN6VbWBUur0QA3tkf0LPzsZ50V5ZgDzW98KaaVj8kwuIa-jenhWuwcsijVPeg$

How to Choose and Use a Car Seat - Free Course

09/11/2020

On the anniversary of 9/11, I encourage you to honor the victims and emergency responders by doing a good deed. As an act of service to yourself and those around you, learn how to #STOPTHEBLEED. You could save a life. Learn more: https://www.stopthebleed.org/ #911Day

08/22/2020

What a great event to get the kids safety gear and back to school equipment! Thank you Councilman Wyatt of the University District, AMR Western New York, Kiwanis International, Safe Kids Worldwide, Oishei Children's Hospital and Nina Zesky for making it all possible!!!

08/20/2020

We will be out today with Puccs (Program for Understanding Childhood Concussion and Stroke) from 2:30pm to 4:30pm to give away some FREE protective equipment (including helmets) to help keep your little ones safe as the summer winds down. Please feel free to stop by and remember that today is pay as you can for other goods that will be available as well. Oishei Children's Hospital Safe Kids WorldwideKiwanis International

08/18/2020

Installing - The Ultimate Car Seat Guide

September is right around the corner and is Child Passenger Safety Month! If you are unsure of how to properly install your car seat or want some helpful tips, please check out the link below! Also, if you are in need of a car seat please reach out to EPIC - Every Person Influences Children for assistance keeping your kiddos safe. Oishei Children's Hospital Kiwanis International Safe Kids Worldwide

Here is a new tool from @SafeKidsWorldwide with expert tips that make car seat buying, installing, fitting and changing easier to understand.

08/13/2020

Do you or know of anyone that needs a car seat to keep our loved ones safe? If so, please reach out to EPIC - Every Person Influences Children to get the resources that are available in our area!

08/01/2020

Another great day for some safety outreach on Buffalos west side! We gave out about 40 bike helmets, sunscreen, first aid kits, coloring books and so much more! Kiwanis International Oishei Children's Hospital Safe Kids Worldwide

07/23/2020

We made it out to the Lakewood farmers market just outside of Jamestown today. Come on by if you are in the area! Oishei Children's Hospital Kiwanis International

07/20/2020

There is an upcoming FREE car seat event to help keep your little ones safe which is hosted Ron Dixon at EPIC - Every Person Influences Children in Buffalo. Safe Kids Worldwide Kiwanis International Oishei Children's Hospital

07/15/2020

Christmas in July!!! What a great event to share some Injury Prevention equipment and resources! Thanks for "None Like You" among the many other Organizations for Hosting in the City of Good Neighbors Upper East Side! Kiwanis International Safe Kids Worldwide Oishei Children's Hospital Puccs (Program for Understanding Childhood Concussion and Stroke)

07/06/2020

ATV Safety Video

Here is a short video regarding ATV Safety. Please be safe out there!

Think. Ride. Live. All-terrain vehicle safety from the Childress Institute for Pediatric Trauma.

06/29/2020

It is hard to believe that it is almost July but as the holiday approaches, it is important to keep your friends and family safe! Here is a little holiday info and the truth about sparklers that surprises most people. Oishei Children's Hospital Safe Kids WorldwideKiwanis International

06/25/2020

Here are some general safety tips for this summer WNY! Enjoy the nice weather! Oishei Children's Hospital Kiwanis International Safe Kids Worldwide

06/22/2020

Kaleida Health

Oishei Children's Hospital Trauma Program Director, Dr. Bass is giving some great summer tips to keep WNY safe this summer! Safe Kids Worldwide Kiwanis International

https://www.facebook.com/KaleidaHealth/videos/265055987930325/?vh=e

Summer is a great time for your children to have fun outside and enjoy the weather, but it's important to be safe while doing so. And remember, if an emergency does happen, come to our emergency room as soon as possible, it is safe to seek care! #SummerSafety #MedicalMinute

06/16/2020

Bleeding control with Beth

Today we had the pleasure of meeting up with Beth Moses who is the Injury Prevention Coordinator at ECMC. She took some time to show us some basics about a free program that she teaches (Stop the Bleed) throughout our community. Oishei Children's Hospital Kiwanis International Safe Kids Worldwide

06/08/2020

Safe Kids Western New York Coalition's cover photo

06/08/2020

Saving someone when struggling to stay afloat

We had the pleasure of meeting up with Shannon O'Neill Schunke the director of Puccs (Program for Understanding Childhood Concussion and Stroke) who shared a special personal story about pool safety. It is so important to learn about how to effectively save someone while they are struggling in water! Oishei Children's Hospital Kiwanis International Safe Kids Worldwide

06/01/2020

Kids wearing helmets=chance @Tim Horton GC

Buffalos very own Nina Zesky-Miss Buffalo 2020 weighed in with us at Delaware Park Buffalo to demonstrate appropriate fitting of a bike helmet! Please watch, post a picture of your kiddo wearing a appropriately sized helmet in the comments, and similar to roll up to win, you will have a 1 and 10ish chance for a Tim Hortons Cafe and Bake Shop gift card for $10. Kiwanis International Oishei Children's Hospital Puccs (Program for Understanding Childhood Concussion and Stroke) Safe Kids Worldwide

05/26/2020

As the Temperatures are warming up, please take a couple minutes to read up on some statistics and prevention ideas for pool safety. #PreventDrowning Safe Kids Worldwide Oishei Children's Hospital