Safe Kids Chicago

10/07/2026

Every baby deserves a safe place to sleep. Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) can happen suddenly and without warning. When it’s time for baby to sleep, remember the ABCs of Safe Sleep, Alone, Back, Crib.

10/05/2026

October is SIDS awareness month. Babies should sleep alone, on their back, in a crib for every single sleep.

09/27/2026

09/26/2026

An analysis of Safe Kids car seat checkups (2018–2024) found misuse in more than two-thirds of car seats and one of the most common mistakes is moving kids to the next stage too soon. Each stage is designed for maximum protection. Make sure your child is in the right seat for their height and weight. 👉 Swipe to see how many kids are transitioned too soon at each stage.

09/25/2026

Seat Check Saturday is tomorrow, September 26th. Wondering what to expect before heading to a car seat check? We've got you covered! Parents and caregivers should feel comfortable and confident learning from child passenger safety technicians! We can help you locate a car seat event near you 👉️ head to safekids.org/events

09/24/2026

Are you in the market for a car seat? Here are some tips for buying the best car seat for your little one:
1. Know the different types of car seats and which one is best for your child.
2. Read the label for the height and weight limits, specs, and expiration date.
3. Check the car seat parts.

09/24/2026

Safe Kids Worldwide asked over 1,000 parents and caregivers about situations in which they don’t buckle their child for every ride. Surprisingly, almost 40% reported having driven their child unrestrained at least once in the last 6 months. Buckling up on every ride is the single most important thing a family can do to stay safe in the car. No trip is too short to buckle up. In a crash, correctly used child safety seats can reduce the risk of death by as much as 71 percent. Keep your kids safe on the road this Child Passenger Safety Week and make sure they’re safe and secure for every ride.

09/23/2026

It's ! Parents can make a difference in their teens' driving behaviors by talking about expectations ahead of time. Teens with a formal driving agreement take fewer risks behind the wheel. Knowing and practicing safe driving decisions everyday will help teens form good habits.

09/22/2026

It’s Child Passenger Safety Week! And while most people think about car seats and seat belts, CPS Week is also a reminder that keeping kids safe in and around cars means so much more. Never leave a baby alone in a car, not even for a minute. Even as September temperatures cool down, the inside of a car can heat up fast, nearly 20 degrees in just 10 minutes, and cracking the window doesn’t help.

09/21/2026

It's Child Passenger Safety Week! An analysis of Safe Kids car seat checkups from 2018 to 2024 revealed that at least one form of misuse was found in more than two-thirds of the car seats checked. We're here to provide parents and caregivers with the knowledge and resources to choose and use the right seat, every ride, every time.