Shop for 5 Must-Have Summer Safety Products in Downtown Des Moines

The Hannah Geneser Learning Center and Safety Store at Blank Children’s Hospital is a vital community resource you can use to keep your family safe. Are you familiar with this wonderful gem in Downtown Des Moines (DSM)?

Spotlight on Safety

Many families are surprised to hear that preventable injuries are the number one cause of death and injuries to children of all ages (ages one to 19 years old). At the Hannah Geneser Learning Center and Safety Store, we're dedicated to prioritizing safety and affordability for all families. By partnering directly with manufacturers, we can offer products below retail cost and tax-free, ensuring that everyone can access key safety items.

Come shop our store in Downtown Des Moines to explore our diverse range of products designed to safeguard your home and protect your child. Our knowledgeable team members are here to guide you through product selection and offer expert advice on proper usage, ensuring your family's safety. From essential car seats and cozy sleep sacks to life-saving fire escape ladders and radon detection kits, our store caters to every family's safety needs. We help you feel confident that you can safely protect your family during every season.

Summer is an exciting time for many families and often includes vacations, picnics and swimming. Unfortunately, this time of year is known as “trauma season” by healthcare providers because there is a dramatic increase of unintentional deaths and injuries to children. In the U.S., 42% of all unintentional deaths occur in the months of May through August.

Top 5 Must-Have Safety Items for Summertime

Here are five must-have safety items to help keep you and your family safe this summer! All these products and many more are available at the Hannah Geneser Learning Center and Safety Store.

• Life Jackets – Wearing a life jacket, especially in open water, reduces the risk of drowning in case of accidental falls or emergencies. Their visibility and design also aid in rescue efforts and enhance overall safety.
• Helmets – Whether you’re riding a bicycle, scooter or skateboard, if there are wheels under your feet, there should be a helmet on your head. Helmets are proven to drastically decrease head injuries from falls when worn properly.
• Car Seats – If your family is planning any road trips this summer, be sure your child is riding in an appropriate car seat for their age, height, weight and developmental level. Certified Car Seat Technicians are a great resource to ensure your most precious cargo is riding safely!
• Window Safety Devices – Wanting to open the windows to enjoy a breezy, summer day? Make sure your windows are safe by properly installing window stops or window guards to help prevent a possible fall. Remember, screens are designed to keep bugs out but they are not designed to keep kids in.
• Fire Alarms and Escape Ladders – House fires are common throughout the year. Many house fires begin in the kitchen and can spread within seconds throughout your home. Be sure your home is equipped with properly working alarms and emergency exits.

The Hannah Geneser Learning Center and Safety Store, located in Downtown DSM, is a beautiful space dedicated in honor of Hannah Ray Geneser. On March 21, 2011, Hannah died from a tragic accident when a screen gave way, and she fell from an open window. Following her devasting and untimely death, the Hannah Geneser Foundation was established by her family.

 

The mission of the Foundation is to honor Hannah by helping to prevent the accidental death or injury of children through public awareness and education. This space was designed to embody Hannah’s playful spirit and beauty, but also to capture the attention of children and their parents so they will take the necessary steps to empower themselves with knowledge and the resources to create a safer living environment.

Plan to visit our store to keep your family safe all year long!

 

About the Hannah Geneser Learning Center and Safety Store

Location

1200 Pleasant Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
Located inside Blank Children’s Hospital in the North 1 hallway.

Hours

M – Thu: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
F: 10 a.m. – Noon

Learn More

• Blank Children’s Hospital Facebook: facebook.com/blankchildrens
• Hannah Geneser Foundation Facebook: facebook.com/hannahgeneserfoundation
• Website: unitypoint.org/locations/unitypoint-health---blank-childrens-hospital/advocacy-and-outreach/safety-store

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