Safe Kids Chicago

Safe Kids Chicago An organization led by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago focused on preventing un

Our education focuses on child passenger safety, safety around cars, bike and pedestrian safety, safe sleep, poison prevention, playground safety, and falls prevention.

Make sure your weekend plans include getting your child's car seat checked. Come to the Drive-Thru Car Seat Check-Up Eve...
06/05/2026

Make sure your weekend plans include getting your child's car seat checked. Come to the Drive-Thru Car Seat Check-Up Event on Saturday, June 6th from 10a-12p at Wilkins Hyundai, 750 N York St. in Elmhurst. Email [email protected] to register. Drop-ins welcome too!

There's still time to register. Need your car seat checked? Have a question about your child's car seat? Come to the Dri...
06/02/2026

There's still time to register. Need your car seat checked? Have a question about your child's car seat? Come to the Drive-Thru Car Seat Check-Up Event on Saturday, June 6th from 10a-12p at Wilkins Hyundai, 750 N York St. in Elmhurst. Email [email protected] to register. Drop-ins welcome too!

Have any summer road trips planned? Make sure to be a role model and wear your seatbelt every time on every trip.
05/29/2026

Have any summer road trips planned? Make sure to be a role model and wear your seatbelt every time on every trip.

Need your car seat checked? Have a question about your child's car seat? Come to the Drive-Thru Car Seat Check-Up Event ...
05/28/2026

Need your car seat checked? Have a question about your child's car seat? Come to the Drive-Thru Car Seat Check-Up Event on Saturday, June 6th from 10a-12p at Wilkins Hyundai, 750 N York St. in Elmhurst. Email [email protected] to register. Drop-ins welcome too!

Is your child riding in a forward-facing car seat? Be sure to use the top tether. The top tether is designed to reduce t...
05/26/2026

Is your child riding in a forward-facing car seat? Be sure to use the top tether. The top tether is designed to reduce the risk of head and neck injuries by limiting the car seat's forward movement in a crash. Questions about how to use it properly? We can help. Email our team at [email protected]

Heading to a beach or pool this weekend? Designate a Water Watcher to watch the kids in the water - no phones, books or ...
05/24/2026

Heading to a beach or pool this weekend? Designate a Water Watcher to watch the kids in the water - no phones, books or conversations with others. It requires a lot of concentration so make sure to switch with other adults every 30 minutes or so.

Do your plans for the holiday weekend including firing up the grill with family and friends? Follow these tips to keep k...
05/23/2026

Do your plans for the holiday weekend including firing up the grill with family and friends? Follow these tips to keep kids safe.

05/21/2026

Thinking about an e-bike for your teen? 🚲⚡ Start with two important steps before the first ride:
✅ Check if they’re ready
✅ Agree on the rules together
E-bikes require more speed awareness, decision-making, and responsibility than a traditional bicycle. Setting expectations early can help teens build safer riding habits 👍
Helpful tools for families include:
📋 An E-bike Readiness Checklist
📝 A Parent-Teen Agreement
Download both resources at 🌐 www.t4cip.org/ebikes

Speed changes everything 🚲⚡E-bikes can travel much faster than traditional bicycles, which means riders need extra skill...
05/20/2026

Speed changes everything 🚲⚡

E-bikes can travel much faster than traditional bicycles, which means riders need extra skills to stay safe. Kids riding e-bikes need:

⏱️ Faster reaction time
🛑 More space to brake
🧠 More focus and attention

At higher speeds, even small mistakes can have bigger consequences and lead to more serious injuries ⚠️

If your family chooses an e-bike for a child, start slower, practice first, and build skills over time 👍 Always wear a helmet 🪖 and follow traffic rules 🚦

E-bikes 🚲⚡ are not just “regular bikes with a battery.” Some can reach speeds up to 28 mph 💨 — almost 3x faster than the...
05/20/2026

E-bikes 🚲⚡ are not just “regular bikes with a battery.” Some can reach speeds up to 28 mph 💨 — almost 3x faster than the average speed older kids ride on a traditional bicycle.

Higher speeds can mean:
⚠️ Less reaction time
⚠️ More powerful crashes
⚠️ Greater risk for serious injuries

If your child isn’t ready for a motorcycle or moped 🛵, they may not be ready for an e-bike yet. Building strong bike handling skills, following traffic rules 🚦, and wearing the right helmet 🪖 are all important before moving to faster rides.

Address

225 E. Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL
60611

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(312) 227-6692

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