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At Play
Toddlers love to play and can spend much of their time being active. Whether running on the playground, splashing in the pool or being wheeled around on toys and tricycles, little children are at risk for injury. By actively supervising your toddler, you can help prevent injuries and accidents. Here are few tips to help keep your little kids safe at play:Bike and Wheels Safety for Little Kids At PlayLittle kids look forward to being big kids, but they need to follow guidelines suitable for their ages before they ride “big kid” bikes and playing other wheeled sports. Because they are not ready to ride bicycles, children under the age of five ride tricycles. Drowning Prevention for Little Kids At PlayMost drownings and near-drownings occur in residential swimming pools. A child should never be unsupervised in or near water, even shallow wading pools. There are many precautions parents and caregivers can take to keep their children safe around water. Playground Safety for Little Kids At PlayToddlers and playgrounds are practically inseparable. There are so many fun things to discover and explore. Falls account for 80 percent of playground injuries, but most playground fatalities are caused by strangulation. Take the necessary steps to keep little kids safe. Sports Safety for Little Kids At PlayThough young children don't usually participate in organized sports until they are older, children are often exposed to many different kinds of play at an early age. Because children develop at different rates, both physically and psychologically, injuries can happen. |
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Play is an essential component of healthy development in children, and playgrounds provide an opportunity for children to develop motor, cognitive, perceptual and social skills. Adults are responsible for creating play environments that are challenging for children but also reasonably safe.
