Precious Cargo

In 2023, more than 3,300 child passengers were killed in motor vehicle crashes in the U.S. Over 40% were not buckled up! Yet, many parents and caregivers are surprised to learn that preventable injuries are the leading cause of death for children in the United States. When a threat isn’t widely understood, it isn’t prioritized and families pay the price. Let’s work together to make safety information accessible to all families.

For tips to keep your children safe in and around cars, to learn more about preventable injuries, or to donate to Safe Kids: https://www.safekids.org/

Flying with your kids for World Tourism Day? 🍼🛫

Don’t forget the real checklist!
✅ Passports
✅ Car seat
✅ Baby

Airlines have specific guidelines for traveling with children and using car seats on board a flight. Before you head to the airport, double-check what’s allowed so you’re not caught off guard at the gate.

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Child Passenger Safety Week is Sept. 21-27, 2025! Check out Parachute Canada Child page and read about things to consider to keep your child safe in motor vehicles: https://parachute.ca/en/injury-topic/car-seats/child-car-safety/

Worried about keeping your baby warm from their fingers to their toes? When it's cold, bundling up with extra blankets can seem cozy but soft bedding can block a baby's airway and create an unsafe sleep environment. Wearable blankets, sleep sacks, and onesies are a safe alternative!

Preventable injury kills more Canadian children than any disease, and more youth than all other causes combined. On July 5, 2023, landmarks across Canada will be lit up in Parachute green to support ! More: parachute.ca/nipd