Safe Kids USA offers advice for keeping children ages 1 through 4 out of danger.

Safekids.org is packed with great information on keeping our kids safe, like safety checklists, research studies, focus groups and even a free e-mail newsletter.

Many of us at AAMOM have young children, and we know you’ll find the following information fascinating. If you’ve got bigger kids, visit safekids.org for age-specific safety tips.

Did you know…?

• I imitate older playmates and adults, meaning I will try things that are beyond my physical abilities.

• I’m still developing my balancing and climbing skills.

• I am likely to lose my balance and fall because I’m top-heavy.

• I need supervision-all the time.

• I breathe very fast because my lungs are small and still developing.

• I can inhale harmful gasses very quickly.

• My skin can burn faster than an adult’s because it’s thinner and more sensitive.

• I like playing with matches, lighters and other heat sources and I don’t understand that fire can be dangerous.

• I may still need to be rear-facing in my car seat.

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