Safe Kids Utah County

12/21/2025

Be the one who starts the gun safety conversation at home. It could save a life.

12/19/2025

First and foremost, turn off your cell phone. Put it in the glove compartment, in your purse or in your trunk.

There is no safe way to make a call while driving – not even hands-free.
• Send and read text messages and emails before you start driving.
• If you’re going on a longer drive, schedule breaks to stop, park safely, and respond to messages.
• Using voice features in your car’s infotainment system is also distracting. Take care of communications
before you start driving.
• Know where you’re going before you put the car in “drive.” Put your destination into your GPS so you do
not need to touch it while the car is moving.
• Social media can wait. No update, tweet or video is worth a life.
• Park in a safe area if you must take a call, return a text or check email.
• Do not call or text friends or family if you know they are driving

12/19/2025

Our classes now fit your schedule! No more waiting for the next class, you can learn at your own pace, with hands-on guidance available with our car seat technicians. Find more information on the pre-registration link below:

https://utcountyhealth.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9QzdKL4muu6NMB8

12/17/2025

Hockey is a very popular sport due to its nonstop action and high-speed team play. As fun as it is, though, it carries a very real risk of injury. Visit kidshealth.org for more hockey safety tips.

12/15/2025

When heading out for winter sledding fun, pick a hill that’s gentle and ends in a long, flat stretch. Steer clear of slopes that lead toward roads, parking lots, ponds, trees, or fences. Snowy hills are best—icy ones hurt! Sled during the day whenever possible, and if you go at night, choose a hill that’s brightly lit so you can spot hazards.

12/15/2025

PSA for Teen drivers! Winter driving is all about preparation. Give yourself extra time, avoid sudden moves on icy roads, and pack essentials so you’re ready for whatever the weather throws at you.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

12/14/2025

Access to fi****ms is a leading cause of death by su***de. Any strategy that builds time between someone and their access to a gun in a suicidal crisis will keep them safer. Ask a friend to hold your keys, or to store them somewhere like a bank safe deposit box, where they won’t be available in a crisis.

Safe Environments When you or someone you care about are in a crisis, every second counts. It’s important to keep a safe distance from things that could be used to cause harm—like fi****ms or large amounts of prescription medication. Firearm Safety Access to fi****ms is a leading cause of death ...

12/13/2025

When checking holiday gifts, make sure battery compartments on toys are secure. If a toy’s compartment doesn’t require a screwdriver, add duct tape to keep it from loosening or opening. Always inspect battery-powered presents before giving them to your child.

12/12/2025

Air bags offer great protection to teens and adults but are extremely dangerous for smaller, lighter people (little kids, that is) when they inflate. That's why the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that kids ride in the backseat until they're at least 13 years old.

12/11/2025

Age 9 might sound young—but that’s when kids start forming opinions about alcohol. 🍷👀

Talking early helps them make safer choices later.
If they see alcohol as ""fun,"" they're more likely to try it.
Start the convo now—it’s never too early (or too late). 💬

https://parentsempowered.org/

Why prevent underage drinking? Because it protects kids’ developing brains from the harms of alcohol. This sitcom-themed spot reminds parents when you express strong disapproval of underage drinking, most kids don’t drink.

12/10/2025

"A Countdown2Drive (C2D) Driver Agreement helps teens and parents or guardians set clear expectations for safe driving. Go through each part and customize your Driver Agreement. Once everything is agreed upon, signatures from the driver and the parent or guardian are required.

https://www.safekids.org/CountDown2drive

OVERVIEWCountdown2Drive is a program targeted to parents of teens, and to the teens themselves; who are getting excited about driving in theens ready to drive.]

12/09/2025

Our classes now fit your schedule! No more waiting for the next class, you can learn at your own pace, with hands-on guidance available with our car seat technicians.

Find more information on the pre-registration link below:
https://utcountyhealth.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9QzdKL4muu6NMB8