Safe at Play

Safe at Play

Simple Tips To Keep Kids Safe at Home and Play

Kids love to play. It helps them learn, grow, and explore the world around them. But injuries can happen — whether they’re riding a bike, playing outside, or even spending time at home.

Fires, poisonings, and drownings are among the leading causes of injury and death in kids. The good news is that many of these injuries can be prevented with the proper safety measures. This includes staying watchful, childproofing your home, and following simple safety rules.

Safety Tips and Resources

Tips for ensuring your child is safe on a bike, scooter, skateboard, skates, and while playing sports:

Tips for keeping your child safe while swimming, near water, and on the playground:

  • Swimming and water safety
  • Playground safety | En Español

Tips for keeping your child safe around toys and lawn mowers:

Tips and resources for keeping your child safe while out and about:

  • The facts on child pedestrian safety
  • Ten pedestrian safety tips every child and teen should know
  • Street Smarts Pedestrian Program

Tips and resources for protecting your child from falls, injuries, burns, fire, and poisoning:

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Have Questions or Need Help?

Have a question about injury prevention, product recalls, or the Children’s Wisconsin Safety Center? We’re here for you.

Have poison questions or concerns? Call the Wisconsin Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222.