Learn more about these two life-saving practices.
TWO LIFE-SAVING THINGS PARENTS CAN DO
Learn CPR. Install car safety seats correctly.
Home Safety – Learn CPR: One of the most important things you can do as a parent, guardian, and/or grandparent is to attend a baby/child safety and CPR class. Within seconds, children can choke, have an allergic reaction or a seizure and more. Being prepared for any emergency can save a child’s life.
Car Safety – Install and Use Car Seats Correctly: Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death in children in the U.S., and result in injury to more than 120,000 children each year. Proper use of car seats can decrease the risk of death and injury by as much as 70%.
Only 50% of all car seats are used or installed correctly. Plus, many parents do not follow the recommended child restraint laws in their state. If you want to be 100% sure your child is buckled in and buckled up properly, follow the below principles.
https://dss.sd.gov/formsandpubs/docs/CCS/ChildSafetySeat.pdf