Articles Posted in Child Injury

Daughter is sleeping alone close to her mother in bedroom.

Are weighted blankets safe? Doctors say no, manufacturers say yes. 

Pediatricians Warn Parents Against Weighted Products for Infants

According to a KSAT News report, the U.S. CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) reported an infant death associated with weighted products marketed as safe, prompting AAP doctors to warn parents to stop use.

Family of four enjoying time outdoor

Halloween night can be dangerous for families if they’re not careful.

How to Have a Safer Halloween Night

The holidays are a wonderful time for family activities. Children and their parents build life-long memories by dressing up and spending time together. But Halloween night is also rife with real danger for you, your children, and your pets.

Lead chemical element with the Mendeleev periodic table - Concept image seen through a magnifying glass.

Lead is unfortunately common in popular baby food pouches.

FDA Warns Parents of High Lead Levels in WanaBana Fruit Pouches

According to a KSAT News report, the FDA has issued a warning to parents over high lead in popular food pouches for children.

A close-up of the rear of an old school bus with broken windows and rusting paint.

Auto accidents can traumatize children.

18-wheeler Collides With School Bus, Sending 6 Children and the Driver to the Hospital

According to a KSAT News report, 6 middle-school students and one bus driver were hospitalized when an 18-wheeler ran a red light and collided with the bus.

stop sign lying down, hit by driver.

Drivers often become more careless near home.

5 People Injured in High-Speed Crash Caused by Teen Driver

According to a KSAT News report, a teen driver caused an accident that injured 5 people and nearly sent the vehicle crashing into a South Side home.

Pediatrician is taking care of a child, horizontal

This article explains first aid for a bite wound to your child or another individual.

Man Allows Dog to Attack and Injure Neighbor During Argument

According to a KSAT News report, a man is in serious condition after a neighbor allowed his dog to attack him during an argument.

American School Bus Regularly Used to Transport Students to and From School. Transportation Industry.

School bus accidents are rare in Texas.

School Bus Burns While Being Towed on the Northeast Side

According to a KSAT News report, a school bus caught fire while being towed on Loop 410.

baby boy in car seat.

Texas has an alarmingly high rate of infant and child deaths from hot vehicles.

Bexar County Deputy Fired After Leaving Infant Son in Hot Vehicle

According to a San Antonio Express-News report, a Bexar County Deputy was dismissed after forgetting his infant son in a hot vehicle.

Small girl standing alone in a parking lot with blurred cars in background.

Small children can easily slip away from their parents when not watched closely.

2 Small Children Rescued by Police in 1 Week

According to a KSAT News report, police rescued 2 San Antonio children this week from busy streets in the middle of the night.

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An adult should always supervise children during water activities.

16-Year-Old Fatally Drowns in Comal River

According to a San Antonio Express-News report, a boy fatally drowned in the Comal River on Saturday while enjoying a float down with his family.

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