Safe Kids Stark County

Safe Kids Stark County Stark County Health Department 7235 Whipple Ave NW
North Canton, Ohio 44720
330-493-9904 x 1679
M-F 8:30-4:30

‼ Just a reminder - winter coats and car seats do not mix! Bulky jackets compress in a crash, leaving too much space bet...
12/24/2025

‼ Just a reminder - winter coats and car seats do not mix! Bulky jackets compress in a crash, leaving too much space between your child and the harness.

You can keep your little ones safe and warm in the car by buckling the harness without the coat on, and the cover them with the coat or a blanket over the buckled and tightened straps! ❄️

⁉️Did you know? 3 out of 4 caregivers who were sure they installed their child's car seat and/or booster seat correctly,...
12/19/2025

⁉️Did you know? 3 out of 4 caregivers who were sure they installed their child's car seat and/or booster seat correctly, did not!

Before you travel for the holidays, make sure your child's car seat or booster seat is installed correctly! Call one of the many fitting stations in Stark County to have a Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician check your seats and ensure your children safe in the car! 🚗🛣️☃️

12/11/2025

Parents — a bulky coat can create extra room in a car seat harness. Thinner layers provide the same warmth, and the harness will still fit snugly. 🧒✔️

12/08/2025

Winter is here, and while we want our kids to stay warm, it’s important to remember that bulky coats and snowsuits can interfere with the effectiveness of their car seat. 🧥❄️ If your child is wearing a bulky jacket, don’t be tempted to loosen the harness to make it fit. All that extra air in the coat can make the harness seem secure, but it’s not tight enough to protect them in the event of a crash. The safest option is to adjust the harness when your child is not wearing a snowsuit or heavy coat. Keep them warm by using a blanket or jacket over the harness instead! 🚗 Let’s keep our little ones safe and warm this winter.

12/04/2025

As many winter storms cross the country and bring with them freezing temperature, families are spending more time bundled up indoors. Using heaters and portable generators can help families stay warm but can also increase the risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. CO is an odorless, colorless gas, which means exposure often happens without warning.

Here are some steps you can take to ensure your family stay warm and safe this winter:

🚨 Install CO alarms on every level of your home, especially around sleeping areas.

⏰ Test CO alarms every month.

🏠 Avoid using gas appliances inside your home.

🚗 Warm up vehicles outside of your garage.

❄️ Winter Driving Safety — Stay Safe on the Roads ❄️As a winter storm moves in tonight into tomorrow, remember to slow d...
12/01/2025

❄️ Winter Driving Safety — Stay Safe on the Roads ❄️

As a winter storm moves in tonight into tomorrow, remember to slow down and take extra care on snowy or icy roads. Even if you have four-wheel drive, traction can still be tricky, and stopping distances are much longer.

With the holiday season approaching. Make sure you are aware of car seat deals online. A car seat can be counterfeit; ma...
12/01/2025

With the holiday season approaching. Make sure you are aware of car seat deals online. A car seat can be counterfeit; make sure you know what to look for before purchasing one.

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍂🫕Here are 5 reminders to help you make Thanksgiving cooking safer for you and your family:1. Avoid...
11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍂

🫕Here are 5 reminders to help you make Thanksgiving cooking safer for you and your family:
1. Avoid carrying/holding a child while cooking on the stove.
2. Use the back burners on your stove and turn pit handles away from the edge.
3. Make sure appliance cords are coiled and away from the counter edges.
4. Take a minute to test your smoke alarms before cooking.
5. Teach your kids how to cook safely.

For more information, go to: https://www.safekids.org/node/25296

Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving! 🎉

11/19/2025

Preventable injuries are the leading cause of death for children in the United States and globally about 600,000 families lose a child to a preventable injury every year. Too many families don’t have access to the information and resources they need to keep their children safe at home, at school, at play, and on the way. Safe Kids Worldwide is proud to partner with Injury Free Coalition and other organizations to empower communities to take action and make a difference in preventing injuries. By raising awareness, we hope to help more kids .

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Canton, OH
44720

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