Safe Kids Athens

12/24/2025

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As you get ready to cook up some delicious holiday treats, let’s keep safety top of mind so everyone can enjoy the fun. Here are some simple tips to keep your little helpers safe while you cook:⁠

🧒 Create a kid-free zone and teach younger children to stay at least 3 feet away from the cooking area.⁠

👶 Keep babies safe by placing them in a high chair where you can see them.⁠

🍲 Always cook on the back burners and keep hot foods and liquids out of reach to avoid burns.⁠

🧑‍🍳 Teach older kids to never leave the kitchen while cooking and always use oven mitts or potholders to carry hot pots and pans.⁠ Use this time to model and explain safe cooking habits to your children! 💖

Click the link in our bio to check out our Holiday Safety Checklist!

12/23/2025

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Holiday toys can hide serious dangers for kids. This holiday season, we’re partnering with America's Poison Centers to provide some tips on toys:
🔺Check the label and choose toys appropriate for a child’s age or development.
🔺Avoid toys with hazards like accessible button batteries or magnets.
🔺Check for recalls on toys: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls
Small items can cause severe internal injuries or poisoning if swallowed. Always supervise play time and store small pieces safely, up high and out of reach of children.
If a child might have swallowed something, call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. Free, expert help is available 24/7, even on holidays.

To learn more: https://www.safekids.org/trends-poisonings

12/22/2025

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Santa, our wish list is simple this year. We just want everyone on the road to be safe. Happy Holidays!

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12/20/2025

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⚠️ PSA: Winter Coats and Car Seats Don't Mix! ⚠️ Bulky jackets and snowsuits compress in a crash, leaving too much space between your child and the harness. The fix? First, buckle the harness snugly without the coat. Keep your child warm by covering them with a coat or a blanket over the buckled and tightened straps.

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12/19/2025

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Seat belts save lives!

Who are you buckling up for this holiday season? 🎄❤️

12/17/2025

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12/17/2025

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When it comes to safe sleep, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that twins and siblings always sleep in their own separate cribs or sleep spaces. Sharing a crib might feel comforting, but it increases the risk of overheating, rolling into unsafe positions, and sleep-related tragedies.

The safest setup? Place each baby on their back in their own crib, on a firm mattress with a fitted sheet, in a clutter-free sleep space with no pillows, blankets, or toys. Twins and siblings can still share a room, just not the same crib. Keeping them close, but safely separate, gives everyone peace of mind.

12/10/2025

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There are countless consequences for driving drunk. This December — and every month — choose SAFETY. ✅

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

12/09/2025

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Decorating for the winter season with lights and candles? Remember these tips:

✨ Always turn off decorative lights before leaving home or going to sleep. Regularly check lights for exposed or frayed wires and loose connections to avoid fire hazards.

🕯️ Keep candles and matches out of reach of children. Lit candles should be placed at least 12 inches away from anything that can burn, and never leave them unattended. Remember to blow them out when you leave the room or go to sleep.

🚨 Test your smoke alarms to ensure they’re working properly, with one on every level of your home and near sleeping areas.

For more holiday safety tips, check out our Holiday Safety tips: https://www.safekids.org/quick-tips-holiday-safety

12/09/2025

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Holiday hustle is real! 🎄🚶‍♂️🚗 Let’s all make it home safe this season. ⤵️

11/19/2025

11/19/2025

Today, Safe Kids Athens and our amazing community partners provided hands-on safety education to families in the Pinewoods community in honor of National Injury Prevention Day.

We were able to:
✔️ Provide free booster seats
✔️ Give out safe sleep cribs and education
✔️ Give out bicycle helmets and provide bike safety
✔️ Teach Hands Only CPR, Stop the Bleed, and Home Fire Safety Fire extinguisher training
✔️ Share the importance of always wearing your seatbelt

Thank you to everyone who stopped by and to our partners who helped make this event possible! Together, we’re helping keep our community’s children safe. 💚🙌