Welcome to the Play and Learn center of Kohl’s Cares for Kids Safety, proudly brought to you by Children’s Health Education Center with funding made possible by Kohl’s Department Store. There is no better time to teach your child about safety hazards on the playground, in the pool, and on the streets and sidewalks. New moms and dads too will find loads of need-to-know tips to keep baby safe. For each child safety topic below, check out the age-specific safety advice, answers to common questions, and fun worksheets with puzzles, crosswords, and word searches.

Car Seats/Vehicle Safety
Buckle up and get ready to learn what kind of car seat your baby or child needs to ride in the car safely.
vehicle safety fact sheets • key points • mini lesson audio transcripts • fun worksheets for kids

Bike Safety
Helmet? Check. Knee and elbow pads? Check. Learn more must-have “rules of the road.”
bike safety fact sheets • key points • mini lesson audio transcripts • fun worksheets for kids
 

Drowning/Water Safety
Ready to hit the pool or beach? Not until you read these.
water safety fact sheets • key points • mini lesson audio transcripts • fun worksheets for kids

Falls
Taking a tumble can be serious, requiring more than a Band-Aid®. Did you know that more than 80% of fall-related injuries to children under four happen at home? Hazards range from stairways to windows, where thousands of children are injured each year.
fall prevention fact sheets • key points • mini lesson audio transcripts • fun worksheets for kids

Pedestrian Safety
There’s more to child pedestrian safety than looking both ways. Hundreds of children are hurt each year simply by being in or near a street. These accidents are preventable.
pedestrian safety fact sheets • key points • mini lesson audio transcripts • fun worksheets for kids

Poison
Remember “Mr. Yuk”? He’s back to warn about everyday household products that can hurt children. Poison-proof your cabinets and learn what to do in case of accidental poisoning.
poison prevention fact sheets • key points • mini lesson audio transcripts • fun worksheets for kids

Playground Safety
Many parents are surprised to learn how easy it is to get hurt on a playground. Keep the playground from becoming a danger zone for your child.
playground safety fact sheets • key points • mini lesson audio transcripts • fun worksheets for kids

Toy Safety
Toy time should be fun time! But dangers from lead, small toy parts, and falls from riding toys can be found in almost any playroom.
toy safety fact sheets • key points • mini lesson audio transcripts • fun worksheets for kids

Burns
What parent hasn’t turned a hot pot handle away from the edge of a stove no matter how old their child? A dangerous burn can happen in a second—in the kitchen, in the bath tub, and almost anywhere.
burn prevention fact sheets • key points • mini lesson audio transcripts • fun worksheets for kids

Choking/Suffocation/Strangulation
It happens in an instant. Balloons, hot dogs, pop corn, and toys are just a few well-known child choking hazards. From crib no-no’s and superhero “capes” to drawstrings and playgrounds, read about what choking, suffocation, and strangulation hazards exist.
choking and related injuries prevention fact sheets • key points • mini lesson audio transcripts • fun worksheets for kids