September is Baby Safety Month

Each year since 1983, September has been recognized as “Baby Safety Month” to promote safe use of baby products and educate consumers about safety concerns for infants and toddlers.  Are you a parent or caregiver with questions about keeping your baby safe from injury?  Or are you a researcher looking for data on infant and child safety?  State agencies have produced numerous publications that can help.

Abandoned Infant Report.  Colorado Department of Human Services.  Annual.

Airway Obstruction Injuries (AOI) Among Colorado Children Ages 0 to 14.  Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, 2005.

Booster Seat Use Among Colorado Children.  Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, 2006.

Brain Injury in Children and Youth.  Colorado Department of Education, 2013.  Includes information on infant traumatic brain injury.

Car Seat Safety.  Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.  Website.

Child Fatality Prevention System Data and Information.  Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.  Website.

Child Fatality Review in Colorado.  Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, 2008.

Child Restraint in Automobiles.  Colorado State University Extension, 2010.

Colorado Child Fatality Prevention System.  Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, 2006.

Colorado Child Welfare Plan, Keeping Kids Safe and Families Healthy.  Colorado Department of Human Services, 2012.

Drowning Deaths and Near-Drowning Incidents Among Colorado Children Ages 0-14.  Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, 2003.

Early Childhood Caries:  Baby Bottle Tooth Decay or Nursing Bottle Mouth.  Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, 2006.

Fall Injuries Among Colorado Children Ages 0 to 14.  Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, 2003.

Guidelines for the Identification of Poisonous Plants in Child Care Centers.  Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, 2005.

Infant Mortality in Colorado:  Trends, Disparities, and Current Research.  Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, 2008.

Introduction of Solid Foods to Infants.  Colorado State University Cooperative Extension, 1990.

Motor Vehicle Occupant Injuries for Colorado Children Ages 0 to 14.  Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, 2003.

Safe Sleep for Your Baby.  Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.  Website.

Selecting Safe Toys.  Colorado State University Cooperative Extension, 1974.  Old, but still has many relevant tips.

Serving Children Safe Foods.  Colorado State University Extension, 2012.

Your Petting Zoo & Fair:  Tips On Making it Safe for the Public.  Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, 2010.

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