Safe Kids Northwest Missouri

06/18/2026

06/17/2026

It's Home Safety Month! Button batteries can be found in everyday items, but they pose serious risks to young children if swallowed. Here are some tips to remember to keep your kids safe around button batteries:

• Keep coin lithium battery-controlled devices out of sight and reach of children.

• Keep loose batteries locked away, or place a piece of duct tape over the controller to prevent small children from accessing the battery.

• Share this life-saving information with caregivers, friends, family members and sitters. It only takes a minute and it could save a life.

🔗 See our full list of tips here: https://www.safekids.org/safetytips/field_risks/batteries

06/16/2026

Did you know that choking causes more than 5,000 preventable deaths every year in the U.S.? It happens in seconds, but knowing exactly what to do can change a tragedy into a life saved.

Be a hero for your family, friends, and community. Take a moment to save this guide, review the steps for adults, infants, and what to do if you are entirely alone, and share it to spread awareness!

📌 Quick Reminder: Only perform the Heimlich maneuver if the person cannot breathe, cough, or speak. If they are coughing forcefully, encourage them to keep coughing to clear the object on their own. If an individual loses consciousness, call 911 immediately and begin CPR.

06/15/2026

Distracted driving is one of the most dangerous choices a driver can make. Every day, lives are changed forever because someone looked at a phone, adjusted a playlist, or took their attention off the road for just a few seconds.
The truth is that a moment of distraction can have lifelong consequences—not only for you, but for your passengers, other drivers, pedestrians, and families.
Take a moment to review these lifesaving tips. They could help prevent a tragedy and save a life.
Please follow, share, and help us spread the message that no text, call, or notification is worth a life.

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06/12/2026

June’s boating safety theme is all about water sports and rental boat safety.

Before you head out tubing, skiing, or wakeboarding, make sure everyone on board knows the basic hand signals. Clear communication helps keep the fun going and keeps everyone safe on the water.

Review common water sports hand signals before your next ride:
https://www.boaterexam.com/safety/safety-common-hand-signals/

06/11/2026

Float 4 Life isn’t just about swimming—it’s about building physical skills that create confident, water-safe children. Children progress through water safety milestones documented on the Float 4 Life milestone chart. Tracking these milestones helps parents and instructors see progress and identify areas that need extra practice.

Whether your child is just beginning to get comfortable in the water or mastering the independent back float, each small victory builds toward the ultimate goal: water competency.

06/10/2026

True or False- Do manufacturers typically prohibit the use of car seats and booster seats in low-speed vehicles and golf carts? *Jeopardy music* The answer is TRUE. Best practice is to keep children off these vehicles and to use passenger vehicles with a correctly used child restraint.


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06/09/2026

Millions across the U.S. are facing their first round of summer heat this week! 🌡️🥵

Your first instinct on a 90-degree day may be to get in the car, crank the AC to max and sit there, but there’s a much faster way to clear out stagnant air. ⤵️

And remember: a parked car gets dangerously hot instantly. Never leave a child alone in a vehicle — not even for a second.

06/08/2026

Traveling plans for summer? If you are staying in a hotel or motel, take a minute to learn your surroundings in case of an emergency. https://nfpa.social/3YJSfTc

When you arrive:
• Read the escape plan posted in your room.
• Count the number of doors between your room and the nearest exits.
• If exit doors are not alarmed, open them to be sure they are unlocked.

06/05/2026

One size does NOT fit all when it comes to car seats!

Every child is unique, and so is every car seat. Always refer to your car seat's instruction manual to ensure the best fit for your child's weight, height and age. When in doubt, connect with a certified CPST who can walk you through it step by step. Schedule an in-person or virtual car seat check appointment: https://www.safety-connection.org/caregiver/

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