Injury Prevention

Nice wheels!

Bike riding is great exercise for your kids. Whether your 5-year-old is taking her first spin on training wheels or your teen is off with his friends mountain biking, encourage them to stay safe. Review these tips and watch the bike safety cartoon together. For more advice from Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC experts, listen to our bike safety podcast.

Roll around safely. Check out tips for avoiding injuries while wearing roller shoes.

Make the safety cut. View these lawn mower safety tips.

Rub-a-dub-dub! Keep your child safe in the tub.

Catch the buzz on insect bites and stings.

The Injury Prevention website was developed in collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh Center for Injury Research & Control (CIRCL). Originally funded by Edgar Snyder & Associates.