Welcome to the Fairfield County Safe Kids Website
SAFE KIDS Fairfield County is a non-profit organization that addresses the issue of unintentional injury in children ages birth through 14 years of age. Unintentional injuries i.e. "accidents" are often overlooked because we feel that they were unavoidable, but in reality they are easily preventable over 90% of the time with a little forethought and proper planning, in fact they account for more death and disability to this age group than all other causes combined.
Our goal at SAFE KIDS is to help provide parents, caregivers and children with the information and tools they need to make ensure that their children have every opportunity to grow up happy healthy and SAFE.
We have developed a strong grassroots organization that places the majority of our focus on those individuals in the most need and over the years we have been able to show that our efforts are making a difference in the documented lives we have been able to save through our interventions.
Our web site is full of important information that can help you build safe environments for all our childrens.
Life jackets and active supervision are essential to boating safety
Filed Under: Safety Information, Water Safety
Life jackets and active supervision are essential to boating safety
Whether it’s during vacation or part of an ordinary day, boating can be fun for the entire family - as long as everyone remains safe. In 2005, 21 children ages 12 and under were killed in boating incidents. Of the children who drowned while boating in 2003, more than 60 percent were not wearing life jackets even though the U.S. Coast Guard reports an estimated 85 percent of boating-related drownings could be prevented by the use of life jackets. Read the rest of this article »
May is Nation Bike Month
Filed Under: Uncategorized
May is National Bike Month
Spring has arrived and families are gearing up to enjoy the outdoors on their bikes. While inflating the tires and checking the brakes are important - a helmet is essential. Both adults and children should always wear a helmet every time they ride a bike - no matter how long or short the distance traveled. Read the rest of this article »
National Poison Prevention Week
Filed Under: Annoucements, Poison Safety
It is natural for children to explore their surroundings, unless they’re getting under the kitchen sink or into the medicine cabinet where hazardous chemicals and adult medicines are kept. As National Poison Prevention Week (March 15-21) approaches, Safe Kids reminds parents to make sure they store hazardous materials – such as cleaning products or medication – out of their children’s reach. Read the rest of this article »
FREE Car Seat Clinic Sponsored by Karl Chevy
Filed Under: Annoucements
On Saturday March 14 from noon to 4:00 p.m. stop by Karl Chevrolet at 261 Elm Street New Canaan, Ct to have your child’s car seat installed by a Nationally Certified Child Passenger Safety Seat Technician.
Did you know that four out of every five car seats are installed wrong? Please take the time to ensure that your seat is not one of them.
Various Toys Recalled by CBB Group Due to Choking Hazard and Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Filed Under: Product Recalls, Safety Information
Name of product: Fishing Games, Rattles, Pull-A-Long Cars, Mini Pull Back Cars, and Cartoon Bubble Guns
Units: About 39,000
Importer/Distributor: CBB Group Inc., City of Commerce, Calif.
Hazard: The fishing games, baby rattles and pull-a-long cars contain small parts, which can detach and pose a choking hazard to children. The mini pull back cars and bubble guns have surface paints which contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Read the rest of this article »
