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September 2, 2020 / Head Trauma Prevention

Shaking a infant, even for an instant, can cause lifelong consequences

For a split second, adults lose their patience when they can’t cope with a crying baby, and the […]

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Shaking an infant or young child – even once – can be fatal.
August 20, 2020 / Drowning Prevention

3 ways to keep babies safe and healthy

Parents are flooded with advice from the moment they tell friends and family they are expecting a baby. […]

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Parents are flooded with advice from the moment they tell friends and family they are expecting a baby. There are opinions and tips on diapers and doulas, nursing and nannies, bedtimes and baby food. Something parents don’t often hear from others: Accidental drowning, unsafe infant sleep and abusive head trauma are the top causes of preventable child deaths
June 18, 2020 / Campaign Updates

Unsafe sleep is the leading cause of preventable deaths for Tampa Bay children

Unsafe sleep practices, such as co-sleeping, are once again the leading cause of preventable deaths in three Tampa […]

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Leading cause of preventable deaths in 2019
June 10, 2020 / Unsafe Sleep Prevention

Children’s Board purchases 1,452 pack n’ plays for hurricane preparedness

The Children’s Board of Hillsborough County has purchased 1,452 Pack n’ Plays to create safe infant sleep environments […]

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Add a pack n' play to your hurricane kit
May 1, 2020 / Drowning Prevention

Tips to prevent accidental drownings

Hillsborough County had an increase in accidental drownings in young kids last year. In 2019, 14 local children […]

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Door alarms and pool fences prevent accidental drownings
April 1, 2020 / Drowning Prevention

Pandemic leads to more accidental drownings

The Tampa Bay region had an increase in preventable deaths in March 2020. The Prevent Needless Deaths campaign […]

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Barriers to water keep kids safe
March 1, 2020 / Unsafe Sleep Prevention

COVID pandemic leads to unsafe sleep deaths

The Tampa Bay region had an increase in preventable deaths in March 2020. The Prevent Needless Deaths campaign […]

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abcs of safe sleep for infants and babies
February 1, 2020 / Drowning Prevention

Talk with your Valentine’s Day sitter

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and plans are in the works for those special nights out. […]

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December 16, 2019 / Drowning Prevention

New Year’s resolutions for safety

The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is in full swing and while it’s a joyous, exciting […]

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stress relief download infographic
September 17, 2019 / Drowning Prevention

Accidental drowning can happen in unexpected places

Accidental drowning is a leading cause of death for Tampa Bay children under the age of 5. Parents […]

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