Entries from Consumer Insurance Blog tagged with 'kids'
Study shows Memorial Day is high-risk holiday for injuries to kids
A recent research report shows that kids suffer more injuries on holidays - and that Labor Day and Memorial Day are two of the most dangerous days for kids. Researchers say his is likely because these holidays are often celebrated...
Keeping kids safe on their summer jobs
Right after Memorial Day each year, about 2 million kids flock to the workplace to take seasonal summer jobs. This year, with a teen unemployment rate of about 30%, the numbers may be a little lower. And with intense competition...
New study sheds light on high rate of child choking injuries and deaths
A review of 2003 pediatric data from more than 3,000 hospitals in 36 states showed that in that single year, 2,7 million children were treated for choking, and nearly 2,000 died - an average of more than 5 deaths each...
Children's auto booster seat ratings; child restraint laws
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has issued new ratings for children's auto booster seats. They've examined 60 models covering almost all models sold in the U.S. right now, and they've issue 9 "best bet" recommendations and 4 "good...
Keeping Kids safe: Unsafe Toys 2009; safe toy shopping tips
Every holiday season, child and consumer protection groups offer lists of the year's most unsafe toys, as well as tips for how to shop for safe toys. If you have kids on your shopping list, take a few minutes to...
Swimming pool and spa safety issues and insurance coverage
If you are one of the more than 8 million households fortunate enough to have a private swimming pool on your property, responsibility for safety comes with the privilege. Each year, 280 children under 5 years old drown every year...
Spring Reminder: Bike Safety for Kids
With spring in the air, it's a good time to issue a reminder that bicycles are associated with more serious childhood injuries than any other consumer product except automobiles. Every year, about 300,000 kids wind up in the emergency room...
Cars injure 841,000 people a year - without crashing
A new Not-in-Traffic Surveillance study sheds light on the numbers and types of injuries that occur as a result of non-crash related accidents, statistics that hadn't previously been tracked. Annually, auto-related non-traffic accidents are estimated to cause 1,747 deaths and...
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