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Child Safety

Parents, guardians, and caregivers face constant challenges as they try to keep children safe in today's fast-paced world. The New York State Department of State Division of Consumer Protection offers easy-to-use safety resources to help you meet these challenges.

Guide to Shopping for Children -- Remember Safety First
Read this guide of safety tips compiled from several of the nation's top child safety organizations to use while shopping for children of all ages. Consider concentrating on finding safe, age appropriate toys and activities for your children or other prospective youngsters when gift giving.

Ride Safe NY
Visit the Ride Safe NY website to learn more about amusement park safety. You can find amusement park regulations, safety records for your favorite New York amusement park, and fun kid activities teaching amusement park safety.

Car Seat Safety Tips
Review important safety rules to keep your baby safe in the car.

Recall Alerts
Learn which consumer products have been deemed unsafe, hazardous or defective. Product safety recalls are issued almost daily and it is imperative that consumers stay informed. The Division is the sole New York State designee to the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission.

Visit the Household and Outdoor Safety page to learn about safety precautions in the home that may affect children.

Last Modified: June 22, 2011