• Children should remain rear-facing until they reach the maximum height/weight limit of their car seat
• If using the LATCH system in a vehicle, read your owners manual for the weight limit. Remember, the weight is both the child and the weight of the car seat combined. If over the vehicle limit, you must use the seat belt system.
• 9 out of 10 car seats are installed incorrectly. If you have concerns, please schedule an appointment for a car seat check at injuryprevention@coconino.az.gov or (928) 679-7261.
• Children should remain in a car seat or booster until they reach age 8 AND 4’ 9” tall. Perform the seat belt test to determine if they are ready to begin using the vehicle seat belt found at safekids.org.

• Ride on the right or in the same direction as vehicles
• Follow the same rules as vehicles (stop at stop signs, speeds, etc.)
• Riding on the sidewalks downtown is prohibited
• Ride in the bike lane or right side of the road unless changing lanes or passing objects/vehicles
• Be careful of the “door zone”
• Use hand signals so vehicle and other bicyclists know your intentions
• Be predictable when riding; do not swerve in and out of parked cars
• Children should ride with their parents until the age of 9
• If riding on sidewalks, pay close attention to driveways and intersections

• Walk on the sidewalk if possible
• Walk on the left side of the road, facing traffic
• The safest place to cross the street is at an intersection
• Pay attention to cars pulling in and out of driveways
• Children should walk with a responsible adult until age 9

• Store all household products out of children’s sight and reach. This includes: laundry detergent, household cleaners, bleach, and liquid detergent.
• Store poisonous products out of children’s sight and reach, or behind a locked door. This can include: pesticides, plants, medicines, makeup, personal care products, lead, art supplies, alcohol, etc.
• Call the poison control hotline for any questions/concerns about poison ingestion or bites/stings, for children and pets at 800-222-1222.
• Install carbon monoxide alarms in the house, especially near sleeping areas. Do not use a grill or camping stove inside the home or near a window. Carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas that can cause injury or death.
• Keep small electronics that use button batteries out of reach of children. This includes: remotes, car key fobs, watches, etc. Button batteries, if ingested by children or pets, can burn holes in the esophagus and cause death. Call the National Battery Ingestion Hotline if you have questions at 800-498-8666.
• Protect your kids from burns and scalds from hot liquids, steam, or electrical appliances. Check the bath water temperature with your wrist or elbow before giving baby a bath. Do not leave children unsupervised around bathwater, kitchen or electrical outlets.
• To prevent hot food or liquid spills, simply use the back burner of your stove and turn pot handles away from the edge. Unplug and safely store irons, flat irons and other appliances that might be hot to the touch.
• Talk to your kids about medicine safety. Be alert to medicines from visitors or grandparents. Put medicines out of reach after every use. Use the proper dose of medications, as directed on the box or by your physician. Never refer to medicines as “candy.”

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