Who We Are


Who We Are
The Safe Kids St. Louis Coalition is happy that you chose to visit our site. We work hard to provide injury prevention for children ages 0-14 in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, Jefferson County, Franklin County, and Washington County. We collaborate with many agencies to make sure that children in our area are safe. Please visit the portions that interest you and let us know if we can be of assistance.
 
What We Do
Safe Kids Worldwide promotes changes in attitudes, behaviors, laws and the environment to prevent accidental injury to children.  In the United States, we have contributed to a 45 percent reduction in the child fatality rate from accidental injury  –  saving an estimated 38,000 children’s lives.   Canada achieved a 37 percent reduction in child accidental deaths between 1994 and 2003, while the German child death rate declined 80 percent since 1980 and 75 percent in Austria between 1983 and 2003.  We’ve distributed more than 2.5 million bike helmets and 250,000 smoke alarms and checked more than 740,000 car seats.

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Contact Us

To find the nearest place to have your car seat checked Call (314) SSM-DOCS

For Program Questions:
Safekids St. Louis
Cathy Hogan
7980 Clayton Rd.
Suite 200
St. Louis, MO 63117
(314) 612-5770
Cathy_Hogan@ssmhc.com

At Work

Toy Safety

  • Before shopping for toys, consider the child’s age, interest and skill level.
  • When shopping, read labels. Look for well-made toys and follow the age and safety information on the warning labels.
  • Keep toys with small parts away from children under age 3.
  • They can choke on small toys and toy parts.
  • Carefully read instructions for the assembly and use of toys.
  • Always remove and discard all packaging from a toy before giving it to a baby or small child.
  • Supervise children when they play and set good examples of safe play. A toy intended for an older child may be dangerous in the hands of a younger child.
  • Remind caregivers, including grandparents, of play-related safety concerns.
  • Separate and store toys by age levels. Teach children to put toys away after playing. Safe storage prevents falls and other injuries.
  • Check old and new toys regularly for damages such as sharp edges or small parts. Make any repairs immediately or throw away damaged toys.
  • Sign up to receive product recalls with the Consumer Product Safety Commission at www.cpsc.gov.

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Last Updated (Monday, 01 November 2010 21:30)

 
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