Injury Prevention Resources

We know that protecting children requires knowledge, preparation, and the right resources. We've created a collection of educational materials to help families create safer environments for their children. From choosing the best car seat for your child, to ensuring safe storage of medications and firearms, our resources are easy to understand and based on the latest safety guidelines.

Preventable injuries
Safety tools
Educational video library
Community events

Preventable injuries

Injury prevention covers a wide range of topics, including gun safety, drowning prevention, safe baby sleep, vehicle safety/car seats, and poison prevention, ensuring every child can grow and thrive in a safe environment.

Drowning prevention: Drowning is a leading cause of unintentional injury, with children between the ages 1 to 4 at the highest risk. In drowning incidents, every second counts; it is silent and can happen in an instant. More information.
Gun safety: When firearms are present in our homes, it’s crucial to take proactive measures to safeguard our children from accidental shootings. More information.
Poison prevention: Infants are often incorrectly dosed with medications, toddlers are interested in exploring and mistake poison for juice or candy, school-age children may mistakenly take medication without supervision and teens are exposed to social media and peer pressure leading to the use of substances that are not prescribed to them. More information.
Safe sleep: Ensuring a safe sleep environment is critical, which means placing babies on their backs to sleep, using a firm mattress with a fitted sheet and keeping the crib free of any objects that could pose a suffocation risk. More information.
Vehicle safety: The risk of severe injuries and fatalities in motor vehicle crashes can be greatly reduced by ensuring that children are correctly secured in car seats, booster seats or seat belts that are appropriate for their age and size. More information.

Safety tools

Every year children are rushed to the emergency room to be treated for injuries that are preventable. We provide education to prevent these injuries, plus important safety tools such as car seats with installation inspection, life jackets, medication or gun lock boxes, and pack n’ plays or sleep sacks to families in need. Please note that availability of prevention tools is limited and subject to demand.

Car seats with installation inspection: Our staff and volunteers offer events where you can make an appointment with a certified technician. We offer FREE car seat checks and assistance to families who may need a car seat. Those without appointments will be seen on a first come/first serve basis. You MUST have your child with you, unless you are an expectant parent. To book an appointment, you can sign up or call 682-885-2634.
Gun safety tools: Safe storage of guns includes storing guns in a gun safe and away from ammunition. Contact us to request a gun safe.
Life jackets/water safety tools: Did you know that children age 1-4 are most at risk for drowning? Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for this age group. Join our Water Safety Club to access free resources, such as life jackets, water safety lessons and non-certified CPR lessons.
Poison prevention tools: Medication safety starts with prevention and includes safe dosing, safe storage and safe disposal. Contact us to request a medication lock box.
Safe baby sleep tools: Keeping babies safe in the sleep environment is easy to do. We may be able to offer assistance for those in need of safe sleep resources.

Contact injuryprevention@cookchildrens.org for more information.

Educational videos to share

What if Every Pool Owner Installed Safety Barriers? | Lifeguard Your Child || Cook Children's

What if Everyone Took Swimming Lessons? | Lifeguard Your Child || Cook Children's

Buckle up at the Lake | Lifeguard Your Child || Cook Children's

Confident Swimmers Drown Every Year | Lifeguard Your Child || Drowning Prevention | Cook Children's

Don't Take the Risk | Lifeguard Your Child || Drowning Prevention | Cook Children's

Water Safety CPR | Lifeguard Your Child || Drowning Prevention | Cook Children's

Water Safety Pool Alarms | Lifeguard Your Child || Drowning Prevention | Cook Children's

Water Safety Fencing | Lifeguard Your Child || Drowning Prevention | Cook Children's - YouTube Water Safety Floatation Devices | Lifeguard Your Child || Drowning Prevention | Cook Children's

Water Safety with Fire Fighter Jules

Water Safety Pool Rules | Lifeguard Your Child || Drowning Prevention | Cook Children's

Water Safety Swim Lessons | Lifeguard Your Child || Drowning Prevention | Cook Children's Water Safety Water Watcher Tags - Lifeguard Your Child

A Simple Reminder | Aim for Safety || Cook Children's

An Unplanned Trip | Aim for Safety || Cook Children's

Not a Child's Toy | Aim for Safety || Cook Children's

Fentanyl Can Hide in Any Pill | Poison Prevention || Cook Children's - YouTube

Always Keep Medications Out of Reach of Curious Hands | Poison Prevention || Cook Children's

Safe Sleep for Babies to Prevent Suffocation || Safe Baby Sleep | Cook Children's

Ronin's Story || Safe Baby Sleep | Cook Children's

The Dangers of Co-Sleeping || Safe Baby Sleep | Cook Children's

Education and training

Lifeguard Your Child (water safety)

1 hour (Virtual - Zoom)

Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for children ages 1 to 4, and the second leading cause for kids 1-14 in Texas. Join us for this presentation to learn who is most at risk of drowning and what layers should be put in place to protect children and families in and around water.

Salvavidas a su hijo (seguridad en el agua)

1 hour (Virtual - Zoom)

El ahogamiento es la principal causa de muerte accidental de niños de 1 a 4 años. Únase a nosotros en esta presentación para aprender quién está en mayor riesgo de ahogarse y qué capas deben colocarse para proteger a los niños y las familias dentro y alrededor del agua.

Water Safey Education

4 minutes (Virtual - Zoom)

This short video covers an educational introductory message on drowning prevention. This includes layers of protection and evidence based best practices to provide a safe environment for children around the water.

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Safe vs. Unsafe Game

6 minutes (Virtual - Recording)

Preschool aged children are invited to learn about pool safety with an interactive game that gives children the option to make choices between safe and unsafe scenarios around the water. Facilitator provides positive reinforcement for safe choices so children can learn the key takeaway points.

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The Water Safety Pledge

4 minutes (Virtual - Recording)

Preschool age children follow along with the facilitator as they learn the “water safety pledge."

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Aim for Safety (firearm safety)

1 hour (Virtual - Zoom)

When we have firearms in our homes, we must take certain steps to protect our children from accidental shootings. The purpose of this presentation is not political or whether to own a firearm or not. It is to engage our community, provide education and awareness about firearm safety and safe storage practices, in an effort to reduce child gun injuries.

Safe Baby Sleep and the ABCs of ZZZs: Alone, on their back, in a crib

1 hour (Virtual - Zoom)

There's nothing sweeter or more peaceful than a sleeping baby. But how do you know if they are sleeping safely? Unintentional suffocation is the leading cause of injury-related death among children less than 1 year old. Many of these deaths are due to unsafe sleeping situations that lead to unintentional suffocation. Join us to learn how to create a safe sleep environment for you infant.

Free car seat checks

Texas law requires kids to ride in a safety seat that fits by weight and height until until age 8 or at least 57 inches tall.

The Injury Prevention Collaborative offers events where you can make an appointment with a certified technician. We offer FREE car seat checks and assistance to families who may need a car seat.

Click the link below or call 682-885-2634 to book your appointment. Those without appointments will be seen on a first come/first serve basis. You MUST have your child with you, unless you are an expectant parent.

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Basic Child Passenger Safety Awareness Class

1 hour (Virtual - Zoom)

Motor vehicle crashes are a leading killer of children and their families around the world. This presentation is intended to expand your understanding of basic vehicle passenger safety, selecting and use of car seats appropriate for a child’s size, and vehicular heatstroke awareness. The virtual class is not for families in need of a car seat, it is a general child passenger safety awareness presentation. Families in need of a seat should book an appointment here or call 682-885-2634.

Clase de seguridad básica para niños pasajeros

1 hour (Virtual - Zoom)

Los accidentes automovilísticos son una de las principales causas de muerte de niños y sus familias en todo el mundo. Esta presentación tiene como objetivo ampliar su comprensión de la seguridad básica de los pasajeros del vehículo, la selección y el uso de asientos de seguridad adecuados para el tamaño de un niño y la conciencia del golpe de calor vehicular. Las familias que necesiten un asiento de seguridad deben reservar una cita aquí o llamar al 682-885-2634.

Community programs

Discover our programs designed to support community health and well-being. From educational workshops to group support sessions, we offer resources to help our community become informed and connected on the issues affecting our children.

Aim for Safety

Helps families keep kids safe.

Lifeguard Your Child™

Helps families keep kids safe in the water.

Poison Prevention

Helps families keep kids safe from accidental poisionings.

Safe Baby Sleep

Helps families keep kids safe in their sleep environment.

Vehicle safety

Connect families to vehicle safety resources.

Injury Prevention Resources

Preventable injuries

Safety tools

Educational videos to share

Drowning prevention

Gun safety

Poison prevention

Safe sleep

Education and training

Drowning prevention

Gun safety

Safe sleep

Vehicle safety

Free car seat checks

Community programs

Aim for Safety

Lifeguard Your Child™

Poison Prevention

Safe Baby Sleep

Vehicle safety