Safe Kids South Central PA

11/24/2025

Inviting friends and family over this holiday season? If little ones will be joining, remember that not everyone’s home is set up for young children. Before grandkids come to visit is a great time to revisit today’s child safety recommendations! A few simple adjustments can make gatherings easier and safer for everyone.

Safe Kids' Grandparent’s Guide to Child Safety Basics from offers supportive, easy-to-follow tips to help you feel confident, whether you’re hosting for an afternoon, overnight, or more. A little preparation goes a long way in keeping your grandchildren safe at home, during playtime, and on the road.

To learn more: https://www.safekids.org/grandparents-guide-child-safety

11/23/2025

Check out these tips for safety in the kitchen...

Do you have a young helper eager to join you in the kitchen this holiday season? It’s a wonderful opportunity to bond and teach valuable life skills, including safety skills! 👩‍🍳

When you believe your child is ready to help in the kitchen, teach them how to cook safely, starting with these cooking safety tips:

• Never leave the kitchen unattended while cooking. 👨‍🍳
• Always use oven mitts or potholders when handling hot pots and pans.🍳
• Keep flammable items AWAY from the stovetop. 🚫🔥
• Turn pot handles inward to prevent accidental spills. 🫕

Let’s make this holiday season both joyful and safe!

11/18/2025

🚗➡➡➡Check out this FREE Car Seat Checkup Event being held this Saturday at SAVES Fire Department!⬅⬅⬅🚗

11/18/2025

Thanks friends!

Today, Safe Kids PA State Office Associate, Tiara Hall, and Safe Kids Capital Region Coordinator, Angela Mountz, joined SKPA’s lead agency, American Trauma Society, Pennsylvania Division at the Pennsylvania State Capitol for their National Injury Prevention Day assembly to advocate for the prevention of unintentional childhood injuries and deaths in Pennsylvania.

Thank you, ATSPA, for having us!

To learn more about our efforts to prevent unintentional childhood injuries, visit www.pasafekids.org

11/17/2025

Hey there! Friendly reminder- a team of certified technicians are available this Wednesday to answer questions and help with car seat installation…

11/15/2025

Every day, 3 children under age 6 go to the ER for burns related to fireplaces, including gas fireplaces.

Protect your children from fireplace burn injuries by following these safety tips:
• Actively supervise your children when around fireplaces and teach your children about the dangers of fire at an early age.
• Never leave a fire in the fireplace unattended, and make sure that your fire is completely out before going to bed or leaving the house.
• Ensure your gas fireplace has a safety screen or safety gate.

11/14/2025

Today is National Seat Belt Safety Day!
Is your young child big enough to safely use a seat belt? Expert guidance below…

11/12/2025

Safe Kids Pennsylvania is on IG!📱

Follow us on Instagram 👉👈 for more child injury prevention content to continue keeping children in your life safe!

📷: https://www.instagram.com/pasafekidsofficial/

11/05/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Goodstein for a well deserved recognition!

When it comes to infant sleep safety, there is a name you need to know – Dr. Michael Goodstein. For decades, Dr. Goodstein has dedicated his career and his free time to transforming the landscape of safe infant sleep.

His work has led him to develop tools and resources for safe sleep implemented around the world, and he’s recognized as an industry leader in the national space.

Today, we’re celebrating Dr. Goodstein as the recipient of the Health Educator Award by the International Society for the Study and Prevention of Perinatal and Infant Death.

Help us offer him warm words of congratulations for his efforts to keep the tiniest of us healthy and well!

11/04/2025

Roads tend to get busier during the holidays. We can help ensure your child has a safe ride! Sign up for this month’s free check up event…

11/03/2025

The "BRR" months are here! 🥶

It's time to keep kids safe and warm in their car seats. Blankets are a good alternative to a heavy, puffy coat, which can cause the car seat harness to not fit snugly.

11/01/2025

Warning- social media photos and influencers often promote unsafe infant sleep situations. Read the Consumer Reports story to better understand current trends around the sleep related death of babies under 1 year of age.

recently drew attention to the rise of unsafe imagery and misinformation about infant sleep across social media. When well-meaning parents scroll for advice, what they see matters. Images of babies sleeping with blankets, pillows, or in loungers send the wrong message and can have tragic consequences.

It’s a critical reminder that every photo, post, and conversation shapes how families think about safety. That's why we are collaborating with key partners to ensure all families have access to safe and accurate imagery and information on safe sleep. Safe Kids Worldwide strives to be a trusted resource for parents, caregivers, and professionals working to keep kids safe.

To read the full story: https://www.consumerreports.org/babies-kids/child-safety/misinformation-about-infant-sleep-more-dangerous-than-ever-a7076883803/