3 Years
When to Change From a Car Seat to a Booster Seat
Be careful not to switch from a car seat to a booster seat or seat belt too soon. Keep your child in a forward-facing car seat with a harness until he or she reaches the top height or weight limit allowed by your car seat's manufacturer.
More...
Begin to Teach Your Child Street Safety
Stay close to your child and hold his or her hand when you are near parked or moving cars. At this age, children move fast and are small and hard for drivers to see.
More...
Begin to Teach Your Child About Being Safe
The best way to keep your young child safe is to make sure she is always with you or another adult you trust. At age three, your child is not able to tell the difference between a stranger and a friend.
More...
Know First Aid and Child CPR
Emergency skills give you practical ways to help a child who is injured or choking. Learn these skills before you need them!
More...
3½ Years
Fire Safety
Your family should have a plan to be sure that everyone gets out of the house in case of a fire. There should be two ways out of every room!
More...
Protect Your Child In or Near Water
A child can drown quickly and silently in a tub, pool, river, lake, or the ocean. Swimming and water safety are important skills for your child to learn.
More...
Lock Up Things That Could Poison Your Child
Poisons can look like food or drinks. Teach your child to ask an adult before eating or drinking anything you haven't given to him or her.
More...
Protect Your Child at Home
Your child may seem very grown up now, but children this age don't understand danger or how they could hurt themselves or others. Keep your home safe and watch your child carefully.
More...
4 Years
Safety in Cars
Everyone who rides with you must use a car seat, booster seat, or seat belt that fits properly. Washington State law requires that children ride in a booster seat until they are 8 years old or at least 4 feet 9 inches tall.
More...
Make Sure Your Child Uses a Helmet
A helmet can protect your child from serious brain injury when using tricycles, bikes, skate, and scooters. Check to make sure it fits correctly. Make sure your child knows you expect him or her to use a helmet every time he or she rides. More...
4½ Years
Prevent falls from windows
About 3300 children under age 7 fall from windows in the United States each year. Window screens will not keep your child from falling out. More...
Street, parking lot, and driveway safety
Your child is still so small that a driver may not be able to see him or her in between cars or when backing up. Help keep your child and other children safe. More...
Drowning is a major cause of death in children
Enroll your child in swimming lessons. If you do not know how to swim, take the time to learn. More...
Secondhand smoke and your child's health
Breathing secondhand smoke or vapor raises a child's risk of ear infections, asthma, and bronchitis. Do not allow smoking in your home, or car. More...
Use safer household products
Household products, such as cleaners and yard care products may cause health problems. More...