PA Car Seat Law to Keep Children Safe
PA’s Promise for Children
Pennsylvania Law requires a child younger than two years of age to be secured in a rear-facing car seat. Find what the law means for your child and how you can get a free car seat check to ensure you child is safe while in a vehicle.
Which Vaccinations Should Your Child Have and When?
Pennsylvania Department of Health
Your child will need their first immunization at birth and then several more later. This list shows when each shot is due.
Grief and Loss
Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation
It can be challenging to identify that a young child is experiencing and attempting to deal with loss or grief. Find out symptoms and get resources to help your child deal with grief and loss.
Explore the Food Groups
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
A resource that offers fact sheets about the five food groups, tips on eating healthy and tools to build good habits.
A Home Safety Guide for Parents of Newborns
Pennsylvania Department of Health
This home safety guide, Baby, I’ve got my eye on you!, explains the risks at home and prevention strategies.
Reduce the Risk of Poisoning
American Association of Poison Control Centers
This site offers prevention strategies from poison-proofing the home to protecting against food-borne illness.
PA Healthy Corner Store Initiative
PA Department of Health
This initiative connects store owners with resources to increase availability of healthy foods in corner stores, and offer consumers fresher, nutritious food options. Find participating PA Healthy Network corner stores near you.
Sesame Street in Communities
Sesame Street in Communities
A special initiative, called Sesame Street in Communities, offers free materials, including videos, books and games to help parents and caregivers, in turn, help young children cope with traumatic experiences.
3 Reasons Good Infant Mental Health Matters
Pennsylvania Alliance for the Advancement of Infant Mental Health
Infant Mental Health is the optimal social, emotional, and cognitive well-being of children ages 0 to 3, developed by secure and stable relationships with nurturing caregivers. The infographic, 3 Reasons Good Infant Mental Health Matters, from the PA Alliance for the Advancement of Infant Mental Health provides information on how brain architecture, body & health, and behaviors & relationships can impact the mental health of infants.
Bedroom Safety for Children of All Ages
PA’s Promise for Children
A child’s bedroom can be a multi-purpose room, used for sleeping, quiet time, or play. The bedroom should also be a safe place for your child. Take time to ensure that your child’s safety won’t stop at the bedroom door with these tips.
Keeping Your Child’s Food Safe to Eat
PA’s Promise for Children
You take the time to pack your child healthy lunch or snack for Kindergarten or early learning program, so keep it safe to eat. Use these tips to make sure you child stays healthy and engaged by protecting them from food-borne illness.
Start a Smile Early!
PA’s Promise for Children
It’s never too early to be thinking of your child’s smile—even if teeth have not yet appeared. Taking care of your child’s smile begins at birth.
Coats and Car Seats
PA’s Promise for Children
Winter means keeping kids warm, but did you know that babies and young children in car seats should NOT wear puffy coats or snowsuits when in their car seat? Find out how to keep your child safe during the winter months.
Is Your Family Ready for An Emergency?
PA’s Promise for Children
September is National Emergency Preparedness Month, but you can help your family prepare for an emergency like floods, fires, winter storms and more during any month.
Sleep Now to Stay Healthy Later
PA’s Promise for Children
Infants who sleep less may have lower cognitive and language skills by age two. However, addressing risk factors early can help avoid more serious problems later. Get tips on helping your child get the sleep they need to say healthy.
Buckle Up Safely
PA’s Promise for Children
Using the correct car seat or booster can be a lifesaver: make sure your child is always buckled in an age- and size-appropriate car seat or booster seat. Find out which car seat your child should use.