SafeKidsAustin

Safe Kids Austin, led by Dell Children's Medical Center, is a community coalition dedicated to preventing serious childhood injuries in the Greater Austin area.

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Register for the Safe Kids Austin Symposium!

Join us on Oct. 25th for a day full of showcasing our members' accomplishments, professional development, networking, and presentations about pediatric injury prevention in the Austin area.

Register here: https://t.co/PDj1zLNhG9

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This Wednesday, 10/4/23, is Walk to School Day! Watch this video for more information!

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When should you transition your child to a booster seat? Check out this video to find out!

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Today one of Safe Kids Austin's members, Leesa Ross with @lockarmsforlife, spearheaded an incredible proclamation for August to be Gun Safety Awareness Month. What a great way to raise awareness and make a difference! We are so proud of our members!

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Wondering if your child's car seat is installed correctly? Come to our Car Seat Check Saturday event and a Child Passenger Technician will help you! No appointments are needed.

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This morning Dell Children's Medical Center's drowning prevention & water safety duo gives tips on how to keep your child safe during bath time.
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This morning Dr. Curtis Bashore provides tips on using and installing your car seat correctly on @fox7austin. Learn more by watching this clip!
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On this morning's Fox 7 Good Day Austin segment, Stephanie Gatcia shared valuable information about how to be more involved in your community with Bright by Text! Learn more by watching this video. https://t.co/jzXWjyHhj8

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Safe Kids Austin Board of Directors engaged in our annual leadership retreat. The day was filled with learning, planning, development, and fun. The future direction of Safe Kids Austin is going to be great with this leadership!!! #safekidsaustin

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Ghisallo Cycling Initiative's Kari Kuwamura shares great tips for making sure your child is safe in the Texas heat while biking outdoors on this week's Fox 7 Good Day Austin segment.

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This week on Safe Kids Austin's Fox 7 Good Day Austin segment, Colin's Hope educates the community on the importance of children learning how to swim and shares their upcoming event on June 22nd.

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This week Denise Geleitsmann with Austin Public Health talks about booster seats on Fox 7 Good Day Austin!
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Check out Safe Kids Austin's weekly Fox 7 Good Day Austin segment with guest Leesa Ross from Lock Arms for Life.

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Safe Baby University, educational program for new or expectant teen parents led by @dellchildrens @SafeKidsAustin teaches best practices for keeping children safe at home, on the go, & at play. Hear how COVID forced this program to go virtual & it was a success! #injuryfree2022

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A8: A recent @dellchildrens @colinshope report found that there are disparities in fatal unintentional drownings in TX. If you are male, black, and/or 1 - 4 y/o you are at higher risk for drowning. These disparities will guide future #drowningprevention efforts! #beinjuryfree

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A7: Lack of access to safety resources like car seats disproportionally impacts families of color in our community. Dell Children's Kids in Cars program works to reach families w/ low resources & provide car seat education & actual car seats. https://t.co/Xx4iqZ5jAd
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A4: Unfortunately unlocked firearms are very common. Safely storing your firearm using a gun lock like those distributed by @lockarmsforlife and @AusPublicHealth can save lives! #beinjuryfree

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A3: Being a new parent is exhausting! Sticking to safe sleep practices can be tough when you are so tired yourself.

Room share, NOT bed share! Keep baby in a crib, bassinet or pack-n-play close to the adult bed is a great way to keep everyone safe. #beinjuryfree

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A1: Car seat technology continues to improve, but the real key to keeping kids safe in the car is making sure you are using a car seat that is appropriate for your child's age, height, weight and developmental level, regardless of the brand of seat you choose. #beinjuryfree

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Excited to join the National Injury Prevention Day Twitter chat today! #BeInjuryFree