SafeKids ThurstonCo

Safe Kids Thurston County has the mission of preventing unintentional childhood injuries, the leading cause of death in children ages 1 to 19.

[nhtsagov @NHTSAgov]

Running a quick errand with your child? Not so fast. It's critical to take EVERY precaution to prevent child hot car deaths. #Heatstroke

[US Consumer Product Safety Commission @USCPSC]

It's #AnchorIt season.

[SafeKids ThurstonCo @SafeKidsTC]

Please join me in supporting this important cause! Early literacy is one of the surest ways for children to enter Kindergarten ready to thrive with their peers! https://t.co/w0etKNE0We

[CDC Injury Center @CDCInjury]

Seat belts can fit differently in each vehicle your child rides in, so check the belt fit to  decide when a booster seat is needed. It could be that a child needs a booster seat in one vehicle but not another. Learn more: https://t.co/BvnPDqreSE  #CPSWeek #TheRightSeat

[Prevent Child Injury @PreventChildInj]

Is your child biking to school this year? With the school year just around the corner, go over these biking street smarts to start the year off safely:

🛑 Stop at stop signs
🚴 Wear a helmet
🚶 Walk bike across crosswalks
🫷 Use hand signals for turning

[AAA North Dakota @AAANorthDakota]

It's that time of year! Make sure your kids wear their helmets while riding, skating and scooting around town.

They just might get "caught" by local law enforcement and ticketed with a certificate for a free small cone from @DairyQueen!

[Prevent Child Injury @PreventChildInj]

Stay safer this #July4th by leaving the fireworks to the experts. Look for a fireworks show being coordinated by your town to attend! 🎆

[Prevent Child Injury @PreventChildInj]

Protect your most important cargo. 💙

When making trips up and down the stairs with a child, keep your hands free of any 'extras,' like laundry, bags, food, etc. Leave one hand free to hold onto the railing.

#StairSafety #NSM #FallPrevention

[Prevent Child Injury @PreventChildInj]

As school lets out and kids spend more time at home on summer vacation, prep your home with the proper safety precautions:
📺 Are TVs/furniture anchored to the wall?
💊 Are medications locked up, away, and out of sight?
➕ Safety in & around the home: https://t.co/fVhxJhXNWk

[Prevent Child Injury @PreventChildInj]

Everyone's abilities are a little different when it comes to swimming.

When swimming in open water, encourage teens to listen to their bodies, know their abilities, and take a break when they need one. #OpenWaterSafety

[Prevent Child Injury @PreventChildInj]

The #Playground is a great place for kids to have fun, explore, and get some exercise.

When kids play on age-appropriate equipment, they’re less likely to get hurt and more likely to have fun. @nationwidekids has tips that help make the playground safer: https://t.co/Riy1punoxq

[SafeKids ThurstonCo @SafeKidsTC]

Another great day training our New Child Passenger Safety Technicians! I think they are getting it - and having fun! #carseats #childsafety

[Injury Free Coalition for Kids/Safe Kids Chicago @SafeKidsChicago]

Want to get rid of your child’s old car seat ? Target’s Car Seat Trade-in event is back!!

Bring your seat to a participating Target between September 12th - 25th, and receive a 20% OFF a new car seat or baby home gear.
#safekidschicago #CPSmonth

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[Olympia Police Dept. @OlyPD]

The Great Oly Bike Rodeo 2021 Pop-Up Traffic Garden at Garfield Elementary is up and ready to ride!

Do the safety skills activities page with your kids, and submit it for prizes!

Link to activity page: https://t.co/onypYh0RnT

@OlyPARD @ccac_wa

[Prevent Child Injury @PreventChildInj]

From the backseat of your car, your children are learning about what’s safe and unsafe. They’re seeing you react to your environment in real time. With all this watching, have you thought about the message you’re sending? #JustDrive https://t.co/zlsi4tZTYc

[SafeKids ThurstonCo @SafeKidsTC]

In 10 minutes, a car’s temperature can rise over 20 degrees.
Even at an outside temperature of 60 degrees, the temperature inside your car can reach 110 degrees.
A child dies when his/her body temperature reaches 107 degrees. #HeatstrokeKills #CheckForBaby

[Olympia Downtown Alliance @downtownolympia]

T-Rex is hiding all over our community! In August, try to find T-Rex while walking and rolling around Olympia, Tumwater and Lacey!
https://t.co/LwXYh8xwNN

[SafeKids ThurstonCo @SafeKidsTC]

Congrats to Thurston County Medic One!

[Thurston County @ThurstonCounty]

Thurston County Medic One marked 46 years of service to the residents of Thurston County on Tuesday, August 4! Check out this short video about Emergency Services in Thurston County to learn more about the ways Medic One serves our community.

[SafeKids ThurstonCo @SafeKidsTC]

New infographic shares 5 things parents and caregivers need to know about kids and medicine. https://t.co/JCRK0zAc9c

[SafeKids ThurstonCo @SafeKidsTC]

Thank you @OlyPD for this great message! Another wonderful source is https://t.co/CoEXyyqGVE, to stay informed on our child passenger safety laws! #childpassengersafety

[Olympia Police Dept. @OlyPD]

Washington State Child Passenger Safety laws will be changing in 2020. Start learning about the changes now so you and your family will be prepared. #WednesdayWisdom https://t.co/hdLNjZwMWd