St. Mary’s Hospital for Women & Children and the Safe Kids Vanderburgh/Warrick County coalition is hosting Safe Kids Day. The event is free and open to the public on Thursday April 14, from 4:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. in front of the Hospital for Women and Children.
Safe Kids Day is a day to celebrate kids, prevent injuries and save lives. Most preventable injuries – things like car crashes, drownings, fires and falls – are the leading cause of death to kids in the United States. Around the world a million children die each year from preventable injuries.
Families are encouraged to attend the event. We will have car seat checks, interactive games, bike safety videos, helmet safety information, Spot the Tot vehicle awareness, and water safety education. There will also be a fire truck onsite for the kids to see.
During the car seat checks, parents will learn about proper installation and use, as well as ensure their child is in the proper restraint for their size and weight. Children who use the car seat must be present in order to receive a new seat.
Appointments are always available by calling the car seat hotline at 812-485-6777.
