Health Tip: Keeping Kids Safe
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(HealthDay News) -- Young children can turn a typical home into a house full of  potential safety hazards.
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WEDNESDAY, Dec. 22 (HealthDayNews) -- Guns and poisonous materials are more likely to be improperly stored in homes where young children are only visitors, says a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill study.
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Tips on how to save for your child's education.
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(HealthDay News) -- Most school systems have safety rules and regulations to help prevent bus-related accidents on the way to or from school.
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(HealthDayNews) -- Your kids probably sample holiday cookies and candy frequently, so make sure they brush their teeth.
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If a healthy heart and smaller waistline aren't incentive enough for kids to eat healthy foods, maybe a bracelet or key chain will do the trick.
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MONDAY, July 2 (HealthDay News) -- Dirt bikes, scooters, go-carts and buggies can all pose a serious risk of injury to kids, a team of researchers report.
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(HealthDayNews) -- Before you buy those toy fire engines or dress-up dolls this year, make sure the products are safe for children, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission advises.
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NEW YORK  - Children&#39;s rate of sun damage increases by more than two-fold between the first and second summers of their lives, but periodic reminders for parents about the importance of sun protection may help, according ...
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FRIDAY, Aug. 31 (HealthDay News) -- Parents have two more items to add to their back-to-school checklist: an eye check for their children and a review of their computer workstation for possible causes of eye strain.
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(HealthDay News) -- Before your child uses that new bicycle, the most important things to equip him or her with is a properly-fitted helmet and a basic knowledge of bicycle safety.
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FRIDAY, Sept. 7 (HealthDay News) -- Getting the flu shot for a young child protects both the little one and his or her family from getting sick this season, research shows.
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Most households where kids visit do not safely store guns or household chemicals that can act as deadly poisons, new research shows.
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FRIDAY, Dec. 8 (HealthDay News) -- Babies should not be left alone to sleep in car safety seats, especially if they were born prematurely, New Zealand pediatricians report.
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(HealthDay News) - If you're pregnant and need to clean your home, here are suggestions to help keep mom and baby safe, courtesy of the American Pregnancy Association:   Make sure the area you are cleaning is well-ventilated. If possible, open the windows or turn on a fan. Protect your skin from chemicals by wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants, as well as gloves. Always check the label, to be sure there is no warning against use of the product by pregnant women. Never mix two cleaning products together. Mixing chemicals can cause toxic fumes. ...
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(HealthDay News) -- Knowing when your child is old enough to be left alone can be a daunting decision.
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(HealthDay News) -- Because accidents happen, every young child will probably occasionally soil the sheets. But there are things parents can do to help their children stay dry through the night. Experts offer these suggestions:     Make sure your child doesn't drink too much in the evening. Start monitoring and limiting his fluid consumption several hours before he goes to bed. Since caffeine tends to spur urine production, be sure to avoid caffeinated beverages.  Have your child use the bathroom right before bed every night. ...