Health & Safety
Make your home and routine safe and healthy for your child. Regular check-ups with your child’s doctor can help answer any questions you have.
Make your home and routine safe and healthy for your child. Regular check-ups with your child’s doctor can help answer any questions you have.
A living room can look like the perfect place to relax—until you set a curious toddler down on the floor. In just minutes, an active child can reveal more hazards than you ever imagined. That’s where childproofing can come to the rescue. Taking steps to remove risks around your home can prevent injuries, important as children become mobile—around the 6-month mark.
First 5 SC is just one place to find health and safety information. Check out resources from our partners:
Helpful information on safe sleeping and activities for babies.
American Academy of Pediatrics has a quick guide about finding the right car seat for your child.
Tips on installing fire alarms and creating fire escape planning maps.
American Academy of Pediatrics' vetted information about children’s health and development.
SC Department of Public Health has information to help see if your family is at risk for lead exposure.
The SC Department of Public Health has locations of clinics by county.
A quick and free pre-visit tool that helps parents identify priorities and needs for a child's well visit check-ups. Create your own guide to share with your child's health care provider.
First Five SC is a collaborative effort of SC public services and supported by the Early Childhood Advisory Council.