Playground Safety for Little Kids At Play
Toddlers 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. From swings to slides, parents and caregivers need to actively supervise toddlers to ensure their safety.
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 Top Tips
Before play:
- Ensure that playground equipment is age-appropriate and properly maintained. Look for adequate surfacing under equipment and loose or broken screws on equipment itself.
- Remove hood and neck drawstrings from all children’s outerwear to avoid strangulation hazards.
- Become trained in emergency first aid and CPR.
During play:
- Actively supervise children on playgrounds.
- Teach children proper playground behavior: no pushing, shoving or crowding.
- Keep toddlers under age 5 in a separate play area, fenced off from equipment designed for bigger kids.
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