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Falls Prevention for Big Kids At Home

As children get older, they become more active and play in larger groups. But even when little kids grow bigger, their motor skills are still developing. Head injuries are associated with most deaths and severe injuries resulting from falls. Learn how to safeguard your home and keep your child safe from fall-related injuries.

Safety TipTop Tips

Window safety:

  • Never leave children alone around open windows, balconies or decks, so they can't reach the edge.
  • Install safety guards on all windows that are not emergency exits.

Furniture safety:

  • Do not place toys or items that attract children on top of furniture. Don’t let children climb on furniture or use drawers and shelves as steps.
  • Place furniture away from windows and secure it to the wall to prevent it from tipping over.

Play safety:

  • Actively supervise your children when they are on a playground, and provide safe places to play.

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Safety Tools

There are many tools that parents can use to help to keep big kids from injuries. Many of them are affordable and can be found at many stores.

What you'll need:

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