Safe Kids San Benito County

06/12/2026

Today is Battery Button Awareness Day.

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06/08/2026

Kids need active supervision at all times when in and around water. When there are multiple adults present, adults can take turns being the designated “water watcher.”

Download your water watcher card and get other parents involved: https://www.safekids.org/other-resource/water-watcher-card

06/08/2026

Don't forget that babies and young kids have thinner skin than adults, which can make them more prone to serious burns. When you're gearing up for some time out in the sun, remember these tips from :

🧴Apply generously and liberally to all exposed areas, especially the face, nose, ears, feet and hands, and even the backs of the knees

😎 Wear sunglasses with UV protection. Look for child-sized sunglasses with UV protection too.

☀️ Limit sun exposure between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm when UV rays are strongest.

👶 Keep babies younger than 6 months out of direct sunlight. Find shade under a tree, an umbrella, or stroller canopy.

⛅ Remember that you can get sunburn even on cloudy days because up to 80% of the sun’s UV rays can get through the clouds and UV rays can bounce back from water, sand, snow, and concrete.

06/08/2026

🏠🔒 June is National Home Safety Month! 🔒🏠
Parents: Is your home kid-safe?
Your home should be a safe haven for your little ones. This month, take time to check for common household hazards that can put kids at risk—and make simple changes that can prevent accidents.
Here’s your Quick Home Safety Checklist for parents:
✅ Cover electrical outlets
✅ Lock up medications & cleaning supplies
✅ Anchor heavy furniture & TVs
✅ Use safety gates at stairs/doorways
✅ Secure blind cords out of reach
✅ Test smoke & carbon monoxide alarms
✅ Set water heater to 120°F max
✅ Keep small objects out of reach (choking hazards!)
✅ Use corner bumpers on sharp furniture
✅ Keep emergency numbers handy
🧡 A few simple changes can help prevent injuries before they happen.
📌 Save this & share with other parents!

06/08/2026

Kids At The Park is happening next Wednesday! Skip the registration lines and pre-register here!

06/02/2026

Floatation devices like swim floaties, puddle jumpers, and water wings should not be relied upon as a substitute for active adult supervision or life jackets. They can give caregivers a false sense of security and may hinder swimming ability.

06/02/2026

06/02/2026

🚨 Most parents don’t expect this… but 81% of child drownings happen in residential pools.
Not lakes. Not oceans. But in backyard pools.
Right at home.
💔 And it usually happens:
• In silence
• In seconds
• When adults think everything is fine
💡 What this really means:
A home pool doesn’t reduce risk—it increases the need for constant awareness.
⚠️ Safety isn’t optional around residential pools:
• Active, undistracted supervision
• Secure fencing + self-latching gates
• Clear “no unsupervised access” rules
• Swim skills for every child
🛟 The most familiar water is often the most overlooked.

06/02/2026

Don't let a day of fun turn into a tragedy. As it gets warmer out, you might find yourself wanting to enjoy a nice swim in an open body of water! Before you decide to head right in, take time to understand the conditions and safety risks. Always remember that when in doubt, get out! Children and weaker swimmers should always wear a USCG approved life jacket around open water.

🚨Only swim in designated areas
🏊‍♂️Swim parallel to the shoreline
🌧️Know the weather and water conditions
🌊Understand currents

When in doubt, get out!

05/28/2026

Check out these 5 layers of protection to help prevent your child from drowning.