Safe Kids Vermont
Safe Kids Vermont at UVM Health
The Safe Kids Vermont Coalition is a network of advocates providing education and resources to prevent injuries among infants, children, adolescents and young adults in Vermont. Golisano Children’s Hospital at University of Vermont Health is proud to be the lead organization for our state coalition. To learn more, check out our partner resource guide.
We are part of Safe Kids Worldwide to help prevent childhood injuries around the world.
Are you or your organization interested in joining Safe Kids Vermont or attending one of our quarterly meetings? Contact VTSafeKids@uvmhealth.org to join our mailing list.
Safety Resources & Guides
Safe Kids Vermont and Golisano Children's Hospital provide a variety of resources for parents and caregivers to help keep children safe from preventable injuries. Partners are also available to present at your health fair or Safety Day. To inquire about an event, contact us at SafeKidsVT@uvmhealth.org.
After a crash, adults may be unable to relay key health information about children in their vehicle to first responders. We Have a Little Emergency (W.H.A.L.E.) is a nationally recognized program that quickly and easily provides first responders with the information they need to give children the best possible care.
Safe Kids Vermont and Emergency Medical Services for Children, with the support of the Children’s Miracle Network, have brought this program to Vermont.
Expecting a baby is exciting but can also bring up feelings of worry and anxiety. New parents, family members and caregivers may feel overwhelmed by the volume of information available on how to keep an infant safe.
The Preparing for Baby booklet was compiled by Safe Kids Vermont as a one-stop safety resource for families expecting a baby, including injury prevention tips for pregnant people and information on how to keep your baby safe through the toddler years.
Our Safe Sleep demonstration kit comes with all the materials needed to demonstrate a safe sleep environment for an infant, including:
- A doll-size pack ‘n play
- An infant-size doll
- A sleep sack and summer onesie
- A stuffed animal
- A blanket
The kit can be borrowed for educational or community events. To reserve the kit, contact VTSafeKids@uvmhealth.org.
Safe storage of medication and firearms is critical. Young children are at risk of injury or death by ingesting medication or accessing an unsecured firearm.
Postcards:
- Medication Safety Postcard - English
- Medication Safety Postcard - Arabic
- Medication Safety Postcard - French
- Medication Safety Postcard - Maay Maay
- Medication Safety Postcard - Nepali
- Medication Safety Postcard - Somali
- Medication Safety Postcard - Spanish
- Medication Safety Postcard - Vietnamese
Posters:
Safe Sleep practices reduce the risk of sleep-related infant deaths, such as sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) or accidental suffocation or strangulation.
- Safe Sleep: Resource from Golisano Children's Hospital for safe sleep guidance, tips and guides for parents and caregivers.
- Safe Sleep - English: Helpful poster or guide illustrating safe sleep practices.
We have developed this flyer to help educate about the risks and warning signs with e-cigarettes and vaping.
From Toddlers to Teens is a practical safety guide created by Safe Kids Vermont. It offers trusted tips and resources to help families protect children ages two to 19. Covering topics from farm and firearm safety to burn and lead prevention, this booklet is designed to support families and caregivers in creating safe environments for children — at home, at play and everywhere in between.
The Dog Smart Program is designed to prioritize safety — for your children, from newborns through toddlers, and for dogs within your family and community. The Trauma Center at University of Vermont Medical Center has seen an increase in severe dog bites to children under the age of four in recent years.
The Dog Smart program provides resources to help you prepare yourself and your dog for the transition of having babies and kids in your home.
For Medical Professionals: Preventing Self-Poisoning in Youth Toolkit
Developed by Safe Kids Vermont for health care providers, this toolkit provides background information on the rise of self-harm poisonings in teenagers and tools that primary care providers can use in their practices to help prevent these poisonings.
