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(Berkeley, CA) May through September 2007—
Learn what you can do to protect young children from preventable accidents at Habitot Children’s Museum, which kicks off its 7th Annual Early Childhood Safety Campaign on Friday, May 11, 2007.
“Accidents are the #1 cause of injuries and death to children 1-6 years old and almost all are preventable!” according to the American Academy of Pediatricians. Habitot's campaign is sponsored by State Farm Insurance for the seventh year in a row.
From May through September, Habitot will present a series of important early childhood safety events, trainings, and workshops to help families prevent accidents and injuries to young children. All events take place at the museum, unless otherwise noted, and are included free with admission.
- Friday, May 11th from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, Anna Griffin, EMT will demonstrate Choke Saving Skills in Spanish and English. According to one study, nearly two-thirds of the children who choked to death during a 20-year period were 3 years old or younger.
- Friday, May 18th from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, parents and caregivers can learn about Toddler Helmet Safety, and purchase certified helmets for just $7.00. Helmets are required in California by anyone under 18 years while riding a cycle.
- Saturday, May 19th from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, officers from the Berkeley Police Department and other enforcement agencies will conduct a Car Seat Safety Check in the Allston Way Parking Garage in downtown Berkeley. Inspections consistently show 4 of 5 car seats are installed incorrectly. Parking will be validated by Habitot and a free visit pass to the museum and other giveaways from State Farm are included.
- Wednesday, May 23rd, from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm, Barbara Cheatham from the Safe Kids Coalition will present Water Safety tips. Toddlers drownings in bathtubs account for 40% of drowning incidents and the peak age for swimming pool deaths is 2 years.
For more information about Habitot’s Early Childhood Safety Campaign events including events in August and September, please visit www.habitot.org.
About Habitot:
Habitot Children's Museum is the East Bay's award-winning hands-on discovery museum for young children. Its mission is to nurture and enrich the lives of young children, their families, and the adults who care for them by providing an environment for early childhood learning and exploration, parenting education and community outreach. Habitot ensures its accessibility for all Bay Area families through its Family Outreach Program that brings more than 10,000 low-income and at-risk children into the museum every year through scholarships, subsidized memberships and free admissions days.
More than 600,000 people have enjoyed the museum's interactive exhibits, art programs and classes since its opening in 1998. Not just a place to entertain young children, Habitot provides resources and support for early childhood learning, parenting success, and community connection. |
