Safe Kids Fairfax County

05/05/2021

Happy Bike to School Day! Enjoy the ride and please wear you helmet!

03/23/2021

It’s National Poison Prevention Week! Make sure that you take the time to put everything up and away!

It’s National Poison Prevention Week. Join us in keeping medicines out of kids’ sight and reach. Learn more about poison prevention and other home safety tips: https://www.safekids.org/poisonsafety

03/18/2021

Spring has sprung and it’s a great time to bike! Don’t forget about being safe!

Biking together is a great way to enjoy the weather and safely get outside! How do you keep your family safe while riding? Check out our bike safety tips: https://www.safekids.org/tip/bike-safety-tips

03/03/2021

In January, dressers, bikes, antiseptic cream, wireless chargers, and more, were recalled for posing risks like tip-overs, falls, poisoning and electrical shocks. Get peace of mind about products you may have in your home by checking our product recalls list and signing up for future alerts: https://www.safekids.org/childrens-product-recalls-january-2021

02/23/2021

When you're a parent, the unexpected is the expected. Stay one step ahead on safety with our Parent’s Guide. https://www.safekids.org/parents-guide-child-safety

12/19/2020

Graco Recall on four models of Playards

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled inclined sleeper accessory and contact Graco for a refund for the accessory. Consumers can continue to use the playard portion of the product and other accessories included with the playard.

04/16/2020

Supporting Positive Behaviors at home is important. Please check out the free FCPS Lunch and Learn!

04/14/2020

If you have questions about car seats, here are some answers! Check out the Ultimate Car Seat Guide!

Here is a new tool from with expert tips that make car seat buying, installing, fitting and changing easier to understand.

04/14/2020

Good morning FB Fam! Virtual learning has begun in Fairfax County and other school systems around the country. This is new and unchartered territory for most. Just because being online is now school, you must continue to be vigilant about internet safety. Here are some tips to keep everyone safe online:

1. Set up a dedicated space for schoolwork. Avoid putting the space in the child’s bedroom! Set up a shared work space because chances are, you are working from home too!
2. Make sure you are aware and familiar with the online technology used by the school system and the policy for use.
3. If your child uses Zoom or other video service, help them get online and check on them periodically.,
4. Discourage private interactions with child and teacher when a caregiver is not present.
5. Keep distractions to a minimum by not allowing tv, music, pets, sibling, etc to interrupt school day.
6. Everyone is learning this new normal so please give constructive feedback on the process, avoid complaints and arguments.
7. Continue to ask students about their learning experience and safety on the internet.

Good luck parents, you got this!!!