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making their world a safer place (RT or follow does not equal endorsement)

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RT @healthychildren: Before learning how to mow the lawn, your child should show the maturity, good judgment, strength and coordination that the job requires. Learn more about lawn mower safety here: https://t.co/z97llMwPwh

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RT @ParkviewHealth: Take a minute to watch this helpful how-to on basic wound cleaning, dressing and care for common cuts and scrapes. Read more and watch here: https://t.co/fWKpOcSzB2

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RT @PreventChildInj: ATVs: as fast as a car without the protections of doors, seat belts, and airbags. If you let your child use an ATV, follow these tips to keep them a little safer. #ATVsafety

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RT @safekids: Suitcase? Check.
Sunscreen? Check.
Place to store medicines safely while traveling? Check!

Learn how to travel safely with kids and medicines at https://t.co/E4UEGVhPMS. #NationalSafetyMonth #MedsUpAway @CDCgov

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Teach your kids these 4 basic safety rules:
Wear a helmet.
Ride on the right side, with traffic
Use appropriate hand signals
Respect traffic signals.
#bikesafety

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When your child sits on the seat of their bike, their feet should be able to touch the ground. Learn more bike tips here: https://t.co/FD9bFPMMCu #bikesafetyweek

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Does your child’s helmet fit properly? Take the Helmet Fit Test every time your child bikes. #bikesafety https://t.co/7oyU6PJUo0

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Warmer weather can cause thermal burns from playground equipment. Watch out for uncoated metal equipment and dark-colored plastics and rubber. Find out more here: https://t.co/4SMsffmi0H

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Just a bruise or a trip to the ER?
Keep this first-aid guide handy when an injury occurs on the playground and know when to seek medical attention for something more serious. @ClevelandClinic
https://t.co/Q9zfxhunYu

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Is your home playground a safe place to play for your kids? Use this safety checklist to make sure. https://t.co/n00uYfRojo

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#Windowsafetyweek may be ending, but be sure to look through these handy tips. Window safety never stops! https://t.co/eJHrd6ZzTr

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Install it! Use window guards and stops to prevent your kid from a window fall. Click the link to learn more. https://t.co/R4gRCtav3T

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#windowfalls aren’t the only danger to your little one. Do not allow children to play on fire escapes, roofs, or balconies. Take a minute to learn more about protecting your family. https://t.co/udyTqS4Htu

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Keep your children safer. Find your window type and the safety options available to prevent #windowfalls

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Could the items in your purse be poisonous to kids? Check this diagram out to see and click on the link for more details. https://t.co/mKIIPnz1Dn
#PreventPoison #NPPW @AAPCC

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For parents with children under 6 years of age, use traditional liquid or powder detergent instead of packets. Packets are much more poisonous than regular detergent. #NPPW @PreventChildInj

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Kids might be attracted to #liquidnicotine because of its bright colors and fruity smells. Learn what happens after direct contact with liquid nicotine and how you can help. https://t.co/EGAZVIgWGc #NPPW @PreventChildInj

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March is National Caffeine Awareness Month! Learn here why it’s important to limit kids’ caffeine consumption https://t.co/l8YWFs06NH. #preventpoison #NPPW

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Be prepared for any poison emergency with Poison Control. Text “poison” to 797979. You can save the contact info for Poison Control in your smartphone #PreventPoison #NPPW @AAPCC

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To keep your kids safer in your home, always lock medicines out of reach and out of sight. #preventpoison #NPPW