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Tips to Avoid Playtime Injuries
Posted: April 1, 2009
Play safely. Check to make sure the playground equipment your child uses is properly designed and maintained, and that there is a safe, soft landing surface below.
Make home safety improvements. Use home safety devices such as guards on windows that are above ground level, stair gates and guardrails. These devices can help keep a busy, active child from taking a dangerous tumble.
Keep sports safe. Make sure your child wears protective gear when playing active sports, such as wrist guards, knee and elbow pads and a helmet.
Supervision is key. Supervise young children at all times around stairs, playground equipment and other places that present the potential for falling.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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