Childhood Safety

Quit Line
Pennsylvania's Free Quitline, 1-877-724-1090, is offered as a partnership between the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the American Cancer Society. Based on state-of-the art techniques in smoking cessation, the service provides counseling and structured assistance for individuals who are committed to quitting. - www.dsf.health.state.pa.us/
Smoke Free Philly
Sponsored by the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, the Smoke Free Philadelphia program provides free stop smoking classes (including free Nicotine Replacement Therapy-gum and patches) and free educational material to help make for a more healthy Philadelphia. Call, 215-683-LIVE. - www.smokefreephilly.org - Click here for smoke free pledge
Smoke Detector Hotline
Philadelphia Fire Department's Smoke Detector Hotline for FREE smoke detectors- call 215-686-1176- Also check out their website for Home Fire Safety Checklist - www.phila.gov/fire
Lead Information
The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey III indicates that 4.4% of children ages 1-5 have blood lead levels of 10 micrograms per deciliter (ug/dL) or greater. Levels of 10 ug/dL have been associated with harmful effects on children's learning and behavior. Ingestion of dust generated by deteriorating lead-based paint (LBP) and renovations of surfaces containing LBP is the leading cause of childhood lead poisoning. Approximately 45% of Pennsylvania housing was built prior to 1950 and is likely to contain LBP. Call 215-685-2797 for more information. - www.phila.gov/health/units/lead
Poison Control Center
The mission of the center is to reduce the number of accidents, severity of injuries, the number of deaths, and the healthcare costs associated with poison exposures- 800-222-1222 - poisoncontrol.chop.edu
Car Seats
Every state requires that infants and children ride buckled up. However, state laws do not always require the safest way to transport a child. More children are still killed as passengers in car crashes than from any other type of injury. Using a car safety seat correctly can help prevent injuries to young children, but it is not as easy as you think. Just a little mistake in how the car safety seat is used could cause serious injury to your child. - www.aap.org/family/carseatguide.htm
City of Philadelphia Loaner Car Seat Program
Loans car seats to low income families and instructs them on their proper use- 215-685-7485
FREE Home Safety Inspection-Injury Prevention Program City of Phila
A home safety inspection checks out the following: a properly operating smoke detector, carbon monoxide levels, hot water temperatures, improperly placed electrical extension cords and overloaded electrical outlets, loose carpeting, loose stairs, handrails on stairways and grab bars in bathrooms, slippery bathroom surfaces, and improperly placed medication and cleaning chemicals.
In addition, if needed, we distribute free items such as smoke detectors, bath-water thermometers, nightlights, and rubber bath mats. Call 215-685-7441
- www.phila.gov
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Safety Information
Click below for information on CO safety. - http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PUBS/466.html
Bike Safety
See link below for Bike Safety tips from the Department of Transportation. - www.nhtsa.dot.gov
Gun Safety
By now, you probably know what guns are and what can happen if they fall into the wrong hands. Even though guns are featured in many television shows, video games, computer games, and movies, it's important to know that real guns are dangerous. Guns are so dangerous that they can hurt or even kill someone you know - including other kids. - More Info
Cribs for Kids (SIDS Prevention)
A program of the Maternity Care Coalition that provides cribs for needy families in Philadelphia to help reduce the deaths due to SIDS and improper sleep environment. Cribs are provided to families who are otherwise unable to purchase one. In addition, Cribs for Kids provides education and training on proper sleep environment to all families receiving a crib, as well as health providers and the public- 215-989-3589 - www.momobile.org