Safety Basics

02/23/2026

State of Missouri is considering raising rear facing car seat requirements to age 3.

While legislators applauded tighter standards they expressed concern about the cost to families to implement them.

10/22/2025

Protect your loved ones

10/21/2025

New guidelines to prevent peanut allergies in children

The new approach turns conventional wisdom on its head, but experts say this can greatly reduce the risk

09/30/2025

09/09/2025

It’s baby safety and child passenger safety month.

09/04/2025

Tips to make sure your pet rides safely in your motor vehicle.

I don’t have a perfect record on this front, but I now have zero chill about it. Every single expert I’ve spoken with strongly recommended restraining your pets in the car.

07/28/2025

Swimming in lakes, rivers, oceans, and other open water poses hazards you won’t find in a swimming pool. These tips can help kids stay safe:

☀️ Use designated swimming and recreational areas whenever possible. There are usually signs posted regarding hazards and lifeguard schedules.

☀️ Be aware of “hidden hazards” like uneven surfaces, rip currents, and undertows, which can make swimming or playing in open water dangerous even for experienced swimmers. And talk to your kids about them.

☀️ Keep young children and inexperienced swimmers within arm’s reach of an adult. Make sure older children swim with a partner every time.

☀️ When entering unfamiliar water, it’s always best to enter feet first and swim in slowly. Encourage your kids to ease into the water before heading out too deep and to be extra aware of their surroundings.

☀️ When kids are in open water, make sure they agree to swim with a partner every time. It’s a good rule for when they’re just hanging out or playing in the surf as well.

☀️ Consider a life jacket. Beach time is the perfect time to fit your kids with a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket, which is a quick, easy way to help your kids stay more safe and to help you worry less so the whole family can have fun.