Moms, Dads, Babies and Families Shasta County

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Buckling Up Effectively 1. Shoulder belt- across the m...
03/30/2026

Buckling Up Effectively

1. Shoulder belt- across the middle of your chest and away from your neck.
2. Lap belt and shoulder belt- across your hip and rib cage.
Important- never put shoulder belt behind your back or under an arm, and your lap belt should not rest on your stomach.

SAFE SEAT BELT CHECKLIST: 1. Snug across shoulder and chest. 2. The lap belt should sit tightly over upper thighs. *It i...
03/23/2026

SAFE SEAT BELT CHECKLIST:

1. Snug across shoulder and chest.
2. The lap belt should sit tightly over upper thighs.

*It is important to buckle or restrain your child properly.

03/20/2026

The way we tell stories and share experiences involving su***de matters.

The American Foundation for Su***de Prevention’s Safe Storytelling Studio was made to support journalists, entertainment industry professionals, filmmakers, influencers, and digital storytellers with research-based guidance in portraying su***de and mental health safely and accurately.

Speaking about su***de is critical to su***de prevention. With the AFSP Safe Storytelling Studio, you can learn how to have conversations that are responsible and hope-inspiring.

Explore the Safe Storytelling Studio here: https://storytelling.afsp.org/ -the-studio.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Text or call 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, or chat at 988Lifeline.org. Support is available 24/7.

Shasta County Health and Human Services
Lotus Educational Services, Inc.
Stand Against Stigma
Shasta Scout
Community Behavioral Health

03/20/2026

☀️🌡️ Higher than normal temperatures are expected later this week! Keep babies and children safe in the heat by:

🔸 Keeping them hydrated
🔸 Never leaving them in an unattended parked car, even if the windows are open
🔸 Dressing them in loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing
🔸 Taking breaks in the shade or an air-conditioned area
🔸 For babies under 6-months, giving a little extra breastmilk or formula
🔸 For babies over 6-months, giving a little water

Learn about how to keep babies and children safe in extreme heat: cdc.gov/extreme-heat/risk-factors/extreme-heat-and-children.html

03/16/2026

Our final SMC group of March is this TUESDAY (3/17🍀) at ANDERSON WIC (2889 E Center St.) at 10am. Join us for community, connection, support (playtime for the kiddos, too!) and so much more...

We'd love to see you there!
Call (530)245-6466
Text (888)424-6499
or send us a DM for more info!

Seat Belts Save Lives. Wearing a seat belt is critical. Be as SAFE as possible while driving! Not properly buckled or re...
03/16/2026

Seat Belts Save Lives. Wearing a seat belt is critical. Be as SAFE as possible while driving! Not properly buckled or restraining a child under 16 years old is a violation.

When it comes to selecting the right car seat for your child, one size does not fit all. There are four types of car sea...
03/09/2026

When it comes to selecting the right car seat for your child, one size does not fit all. There are four types of car seats: rear-facing, forward facing, booster and the standard seat belt. Learn more about finding and correctly using the right car seat at https://www.nhtsa.gov/equipment/car-seatsand-booster-seats.

03/06/2026

The tether reduces head movement in a crash and should always be used for forward‑facing car seats—no matter how the seat is installed. This one step makes a big difference. Get more car seat safety info: https://www.safety-connection.org/caregiver/

National Safety Council National CPS Certification NHTSA Safe Kids Worldwide

03/06/2026

Measles is an extremely contagious virus that can lead to serious health complications, especially in unvaccinated children.

DYK:
- 1 in 5 unvaccinated children who contract measles will be hospitalized.

- 1 in 20 unvaccinated children who contract measles will develop pneumonia, a very serious lung infection.

- 1 in 1,000 unvaccinated children who contract measles will develop encephalitis (swelling of the brain).

- 1 in 300 unvaccinated children who contract measles will die.

Protect the youngest among us by making sure you and your family are up to date on your measles vaccine and other routine vaccines.

Find more vaccination information at: cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/family.aspx

Take it slow. Take time to weight your precious child's height and weight to ensure they are in the right seat.
03/02/2026

Take it slow. Take time to weight your precious child's height and weight to ensure they are in the right seat.

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Redding, CA
96001

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+18003005122

Website

http://shastacounty.gov/hhsa/parents, http://shastacounty.gov/hhsa/mcah

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