Seat Belt Safety
If you are looking to educate your community about buckling up, we have options!
Growing On the Go is an interactive measuring tool to help take the guesswork out of choosing the correct car seat.
It's Not Fine 'til They're 4'9" educates and encourages children about staying in a booster seat until they are ready to move to a regular seat belt.
These programs work well both independently and together.
We have Pediatric Safe Transport Devices and continuing education for your ambulance service to help ensure that your pediatric patients get transported safely in the event of an injury or illness.
Growing on the Go
Motor vehicle injuries are a leading cause of death among children in the U.S., but many of these deaths can be prevented. To reduce risk of serious injury and death, properly buckle children in car seats, booster seats, or seat belts appropriate for their age and size.
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Know the stages:
It's Not Fine 'til They're 4'9"
SD EMS for Children partners with the SD Office of Highway Safety to promote the correct use of seat belts. As part of this partnership our office has developed the "It's Not Fine 'til They're 4'9" " Community Outreach Program to promote the use of booster seats for children ages 4-12 or until they are 4'9" tall.
This program can be taught at preschools and schools, but also makes a great activity at any event. The resource provided is an instructor booklet that includes age appropriate activities. Based on the description of your event, our office will determine how many booklets we send out.
Safety Stick Request
Safety Sticks are pre-printed sticky notes featuring a short, positive safety message - one promoting seatbelt use and one encouraging sober driving. Each pack of sticky notes alternates two messages:
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Seatbelt Safety:
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You're Going Places. Buckle Up
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Life's an Adventure. Buckle Up For It.
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Drive Sober:
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Designate Before You Celebrate
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Be Here For The Adventure
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Because the messages are pre-printed, there is NO available space to write on the front of the Safety Sticks.
Safety Sticks are a very simple promotion to encourage safety for event participants. Here are some ideas:
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Send home with students the week before holidays or school break to encourage seatbelt use.
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Have student groups distribute the week before state sporting tournaments, Homecoming, Prom, Halloween, and other high-traffic events.
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Include them in programs or handouts at concerts, games, safety fairs, school assemblies or patient discharge information
At South Dakota EMS for Children, we believe every child deserves a safe environment to grow, learn, and play. We've partnered with the SD Office of Highway Safety to empower EMTs, Emergency Departments, Public Safety Providers, Childcare Providers, educators, parents, caregivers, and communities with essential knowledge and tools to prevent injuries and ensure the well-being of children at every stage. From riding in cars to playing outdoors, we’re here to help you create a safer world for the children you love.