Childhood Injury Prevention Handbook

Children’s of Alabama

Common situations and important things to remember to help stay safe and avoid injury.

Firearm Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............... 15

Motor Vehicle Safety . . . . . . . . . . . ........... 16

Drowning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................ 18

Help for Crying Babies. . . . . . . . . . . .......... 20

Safe Sleep . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ............... 22

Falls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .................. 23

Choking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................ 24

Burns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................. 25

Helmets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................ 26

Safety Tips for ATV Riders. . . . . . . . . ......... 27

Poison Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . ............ 28

Self-Inflicted Harm. . . . . . . . . . . . ............ 32

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