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• First Person with Dominique Johnson: Making Safe Infant Sleep Accessible to All

  In this Q&A, Dominique Johnson, Program Coordinator for Unintentional Injury Prevention at the Patrick M. Magoon Institute for Healthy Communities, shares how her personal experiences ignited her passion for infant and maternal health.

• Bundling Babies Safely in Winter

  Learn more about layering and temperature regulation, bedtime warmth and safety, dressing for the car seat, and common mistakes when it comes to bunding babies in the winter.

• Are Trampolines Safe for Kids?

  Though jumping on a trampoline may look like fun, landing wrong can cause serious, permanent injuries. Learn more about if trampolines are safe for kids. 

• Sports Physicals: Frequently Asked Questions

  Learn all about sports phyiscals, including who needs them about them, who needs them and how they keep our kids safe.  

• Preparing Your Child for Emergency Situations in School

  Do your kids know what to do in an emergency at school? Learn how to talk with kids about school safety, from fire drills to medical emergencies.

• Keeping Kids Safe During Video Game Play

  Shane Rafferty, a technology support specialist at Lurie Children’s, offers guidance on how to go about prioritizing safety for kids who love to game.

• How to Help Kids Safely Watch a Solar Eclipse

  A solar eclipse is a spectacular sight. However, experts want to remind everyone not to look directly at the eclipse.

• Poison Prevention: Keeping Kids Safe

  Did you know many common household items can be dangerous for kids? Learn all about common poisonous items, warning signs and what to do in an emergency.

• Pediatric MRI Sedation Frequently Asked Questions

  Should your child have an MRI with or without anesthesia? Our experts answer all of your questions about anesthesia to help you understand what factors to consider when making a decision. 

• Lead Exposure Risks and How to Prevent Them

  Lead exposure can be difficult to detect if you don't know where to look for it. Lurie Children’s expert Dr. Jacqueline Korpics provides must-know information on identifying potential lead poisoning risks and what to do if a child is exposed.

• Safe Toys and Gifts for Kids

  Keep your little ones safe during playtime with these helpful toy safety tips from Lurie Children's Patient and Family Education Team.

• Teens and Underage Drinking FAQ for Parents

  Underage drinking is dangerous and can have long-lasting effects. Our pediatric expert discusses substance abuse prevention and offers tips for parents and caregivers on how to talk about alcohol with teens and adolescents. 

• Bike and Helmet Safety for Kids

  When the right safety precautions aren't taken, bike accidents can cause unintentional injuries or even death.

• 4th of July Safety Tips for Kids

  Emergency Room physician Elizabeth Powell, MD, provides tips to keep your kids safe on the Fourth of July, including firework and burn safety.

• Lurie Children’s Pediatric Eye Specialists: Using Fireworks ‘Not Worth the Risk’

  Our pediatric eye specialists say families should be aware of the possible dangers from fireworks to the eyes. 

• How to Recognize Child Abuse in Young Children

  The bruising clinical decision rule known as TEN-4-FACESp can help recognize when a child is being abused.