Falls Prevention for Pre-teens and Teens At Home
Preteens are active, but children ages 8 to 12 have less ability than adults to avoid obstacles and prevent falls. Parents and caregivers need to teach their children how to stay safe and prevent fall-related head injuries.
Top Tips
Prevent head injuries:
- Make sure your child wears a helmet and protective gear every time he or she bikes, rides a scooter, skates or skateboards.
- Avoid playgrounds with asphalt, concrete, grass and soil surfaces.
Practice safe behaviors:
- Teach children appropriate play behaviors: no pushing or shoving.
- Don’t allow children to play on balconies, decks or around open windows, so they can’t reach the edge.
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Safety Tools
There are many tools that parents can use to help to keep children safe from injuries. Many of them are affordable and can be found at many stores.
What you'll need:
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Bike helmet |
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Protective sports gear |
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