Safety Archives - Great Start Livingston

19May

PFAS Foam Safety Alert: What Livingston County Families Need to Know

May19, 2025 Parent & Family Resources/ Safety

As summer fun approaches, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) urges families in Livingston County and beyond to stay safe by avoiding foam on lakes, rivers, and streams. Foam on surface water can look innocent—white, off-white, or even brown, sometimes collecting near dams or along shorelines....

13May

Annual Parent Family Survey/ Parent Resources/ Safety/ Sleep

Safe Sleep For My Baby

May13, 2025 Annual Parent Family Survey/ Parent Resources/ Safety/ Sleep

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends a firm, flat sleep surface for your baby. A crib, bassinet, or pack and play that follows the safety standards of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is recommended. The mattress should be covered by a tightly fitted sheet with no other bedding or...

5May

Health/ Outdoor Activities/ Safety

Ditch the Hitchhikers: Keep Your Family Safe from Ticks and Mosquitoes This Spring

May5, 2025 Health/ Outdoor Activities/ Safety

Spring has sprung in Livingston County—and while we welcome the sunshine and warmer weather, it also means ticks and mosquitoes are back. These little hitchhikers can do more than just cause itchy bites. Some carry diseases like Lyme disease and West Nile Virus, and rising temperatures in Michigan are...

25Mar

Parent Resources/ Safety/ Transportation

🚘 Michigan’s New Car Seat Law Takes Effect April 2, 2025

Mar25, 2025 Parent Resources/ Safety/ Transportation

Keeping your child safe on the road starts with the right car seat. Michigan has updated its Child Passenger Safety Law, effective April 2, 2025, with new rules designed to better protect our youngest passengers. Here’s what Livingston County families need to know: 🍼 Rear-Facing Car Seats (Ages 0–2)...

9Jan

Community Partner/ Guest Post/ MDHHS/ Safety

Extreme Cold and Carbon Monoxide

Jan9, 2025 Community Partner/ Guest Post/ MDHHS/ Safety

Bundle Up! Climate change is increasing the frequency of extreme weather events. Extreme cold, heavy rain, snow and ice, and heat waves can impact health. Of course, you are doing everything you can to keep your loved ones warm, so keep safety in mind too. Improper use of generators...

10Dec

Safety

Holiday Travel Safety Tips

Dec10, 2024 Safety

Source: KidsInDanger.org The holidays are a special time to connect with loved ones, but if you’re traveling with children, safety should be a top priority. Here are five travel tips to help your holiday be as safe as it is memorable. Read more details about travel safety here and enjoy...

25Nov

Safety/ Sleep

Holiday Travel Reminders

Nov25, 2024 Safety/ Sleep

Many families will be traveling over the coming months to celebrate the holidays with friends and family. Make sure your baby or the baby in your care has a safe place to sleep, for nap time and night time, at home and as you travel. Here are some tips to...

1May

Family Coalition/ Parent Coalition/ Safety

FAMILY SAFETY ACTIVITY BOOK

May1, 2024 Family Coalition/ Parent Coalition/ Safety

Looking for ways to help your kids have fun and learn about safety at the same time? This Family Safety Activity Book includes a maze, word search, coloring pages, puzzles, and other exciting games to keep you and your kids entertained and safe at home, at play and on...

1May

Family Coalition/ Parent Coalition/ Safety

PARENT’S GUIDE TO CHILD SAFETY

May1, 2024 Family Coalition/ Parent Coalition/ Safety

From the moment we welcome a child into our lives, we know we’ll do anything to keep them safe and healthy. This guide has proven advice and top tips from safety experts to help families reduce risks, prevent injuries and keep kids safe at home, at play and on...

15Apr

Children/ Family Coalition/ MDHHS/ Parent Coalition/ Press Release/ Safety

State Agencies Collaborate to Help Protect Children from Unintentional Firearm Injuries

Apr15, 2024 Children/ Family Coalition/ MDHHS/ Parent Coalition/ Press Release/ Safety

Press ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 12, 2024MDHHS CONTACT: Lynn Sutfin, 517-241-2112, Sutfinl1@michigan.govMSP CONTACT: Lori Dougovito, 517-281-9586, Dougovitol@michigan.gov State Agencies Collaborate to Help Protect Children from Unintentional Firearm InjuriesFree Gun Locks Available at MDHHS Offices Statewide LANSING, MICH. – The Michigan State Police (MSP) and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced today they...

13Feb

Family Coalition/ Parent Coalition/ Press Release/ Safety

New gun safety laws to protect families go into effect February 13 – Requires secure storage of firearms to prevent access by minors, enacts penalties

Feb13, 2024 Family Coalition/ Parent Coalition/ Press Release/ Safety

LANSING, Mich. – To help protect Michigan families – particularly children – from the tragedies of gun violence and unintentional firearms injuries, a law requiring secure storage of firearms goes into effect starting Tuesday, Feb. 13. The new secure storage law, Public Act 17 of 2023, requires individuals to keep unattended...

12Dec

Recalls/ Safety/ Sleep

Infant Products Recalled

Dec12, 2023 Recalls/ Safety/ Sleep

Infant Products RecalledMoonseasleep pack and play mattresses are recalled due to suffocation hazard for infants and violation of the Federal Safety Regulation for Crib Mattresses. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled pack and play mattresses and contact Moonseasleep via email at service@moonseasleep.com to receive a full refund and for directions on how to...

8Dec

Guest Post/ Health/ Lead/ MDHHS/ Safety

Get Ahead of Lead

Dec8, 2023 Guest Post/ Health/ Lead/ MDHHS/ Safety

Updates on Michigan’s efforts to lead the nation in preventing lead exposure. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has announced the Get Ahead of Lead statewide strategy to identify and take steps to prevent lead exposure from household plumbing. Get Ahead of Lead includes: For more information about...

8Dec

Guest Post/ Health/ MDHHS/ Safety

Fall and Winter Climate Health Education Resource Packet

Dec8, 2023 Guest Post/ Health/ MDHHS/ Safety

Peak fall foliage is also a peak time for ticks! Ticks can stay active longer into the fall and winter whenever outdoor temperatures are above freezing. In the Midwest, that period of tick activity is growing as climate change is extending the frost-free season by an average of 16...

6Dec

Safety

Staying Warm this Winter

Dec6, 2023 Safety

Utility Assistance Programs Warm Up Across the State If you or your family need a place to escape the cold, make sure to find a warming shelter in your area. Below are links to warming shelters across the state. For assistance with housing or shelters that are not listed...

Safety

PFAS Foam Safety Alert: What Livingston County Families Need to Know

Safe Sleep For My Baby

Ditch the Hitchhikers: Keep Your Family Safe from Ticks and Mosquitoes This Spring

🚘 Michigan’s New Car Seat Law Takes Effect April 2, 2025

Extreme Cold and Carbon Monoxide

Holiday Travel Safety Tips

Holiday Travel Reminders

FAMILY SAFETY ACTIVITY BOOK

PARENT’S GUIDE TO CHILD SAFETY

State Agencies Collaborate to Help Protect Children from Unintentional Firearm Injuries

New gun safety laws to protect families go into effect February 13 – Requires secure storage of firearms to prevent access by minors, enacts penalties

Infant Products Recalled

Get Ahead of Lead

Fall and Winter Climate Health Education Resource Packet

Staying Warm this Winter

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