Services & Specialties

Injury Prevention

Helping Families Prevent Childhood Injuries

Get the support your family needs to prevent childhood injuries through Cincinnati Children’s car seat safety, home safety and community programs. 

Car Seat Safety Support for Every Stage of Childhood

Keeping your child safe on the road can feel overwhelming. It’s only natural to have questions about choosing the right car seat, how to install it or what to do as your child grows.

At Cincinnati Children’s, our car seat program helps families find safe transportation options for children of all ages. We offer car seat checks, support for children with special healthcare needs and adaptive car seat guidance. Families can also access loaner seats for short-term needs.

Injury Prevention Programs and Resources

Car Seat Safety

At the Comprehensive Children’s Injury Center, our dedicated team helps families understand how to choose and use a car seat safely. Families can also schedule appointments for car seat checks as their child grows.

We manage free car seat resources through the Ohio Buckles Buckeyes Program for eight counties, including: Adams, Brown, Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton, Highland and Warren.

Support for Special Needs

Our team is trained to help transport children with special healthcare needs, including support with adaptive car seat equipment. We also offer loaner seats for families with short-term needs. These may include children who have temporary casts or braces.

Safety Programs for Children

Injury prevention extends beyond car seats. Our programs also help families address safety at home and in the community.

Available services include home safety, firearm safety, bike and helmet safety, and community outreach. Our team works with children and families from infancy through age 12.

Local Programs With Broad Reach

Our Injury Prevention team serves families throughout the Greater Cincinnati area. We also support injury prevention efforts in local communities.

Each year, about 3,500 children and families receive services through our injury prevention efforts. In addition to self-referral, families can also be referred through other Cincinnati Children’s programs, including Orthopaedics, NICU, Perlman Center, DDBP and the Heart Institute.

Common Questions About Injury Prevention

How do I schedule a car seat check?

Families can schedule an appointment to have their child’s car seat checked. Our team can help you understand how to use the seat safely.

What can I do to make my home safer for my child?

Explore our home safety videos and resources for practical ways to reduce injury risks at home.

Where can I get help with safety concerns beyond car seats?

We have several programs and resources to help keep kids safe, including firearm safety, bike and helmet safety, and community injury prevention.