Safe Kids Minnesota

03/10/2023

Daylight Saving Time begins on March 12. As you set your clocks ahead one hour, remember to replace the batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to help prevent fires.

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11/17/2022

If you’re traveling by car this Thanksgiving, bring our holiday travel safety checklist along for the ride.

Share these tips so everyone can travel safely for the holidays: bit.ly/3SCcKMj

11/17/2022

11/17/2022

Bulky coats can jeopardize a snug fit in a car seat harness. Dress your child in layers and put a coat on over a correctly fitted harness for added warmth.

07/01/2022

Kids have higher risk of heatstroke in high temperatures, especially when left in cars. If you're running in the store or grabbing something you forgot, never leave a child alone in a car. Check out this toolkit for tips on preventing heatstroke this summer: https://www.safekids.org/heatstroke

03/10/2022

According to the Agricultural Children Safety Network, "tractors are responsible for 41% of accidental farm deaths of children under
15." Join us in reducing this statistic! https://bit.ly/3B5Yp2P



@ Cultivate Safety @ American Farm Bureau Federation

03/10/2022

While you’re setting your clocks for daylight saving time, change your smoke alarm batteries if necessary. Remember to test your smoke alarms every month to make sure they are working properly. Visit Safe Kids Worldwide to learn how. https://www.safekids.org/tip/fire-safety-tips

11/18/2021

11/18/2021

Injuries are the leading cause of death and disability among children 1–18 years old in the United States. To help stop injuries, we are partnering with the in promoting National Injury Prevention Day. Learn more: https://www.injuryfree.org/nationalinjurypreventionday/2021/index.cfm;jsessionid=C530725A23EF99B172B7760D723E2763.cfusion?CFID=471328&CFTOKEN=c3bb323cf7281095-06923121-BC6E-824B-A90B036C90B0D5A9

09/17/2021

Kids are full of surprises! That’s why it’s important to store your medicine up and away, out of reach and sight of children. https://www.safekids.org/video/why-its-important-keep-medicine-stored-out-reach-and-out-sight-every-time

08/20/2021

Registration is open for the Child Agricultural Safety and Health
Workshop!

This is an interactive online workshop designed for farm
organizations, insurance professionals, agribusiness, bankers and lenders, healthcare providers, Extension, FFA Advisors, public health officials, media and others interested in learning how to help safeguard children and youth who live, work and play on farms and ranches.

https://www.marshfieldresearch.org/CASH-workshop