Before you let children loose in their favorite neighborhood play spaces, survey the area for stray animals, broken glass and hot metal surfaces such as slides and monkey bars. Make sure the area is inaccessible to the street and standing bodies of water.
Monitor children's play on swing sets, climbing equipment, see-saws and slides, which are the sites of most playground injuries. Falls from equipment account for two-thirds of emergency-room visits for playground injuries.
To ensure your child's safety on the playground:
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 | Those child safety measures that worked for your baby and toddler need to be adapted as your child grows. Older kids are motivated and willing to take risks to explore, so you need to keep hazardous items locked away and set down firm rules to prevent accidents. |
 | Before you let your kids run amok on your backyard playground, you need to make sure the backyard is a safe and appropriate place to play. So get out outside before your kids do, and go through this safety checklist. |
 | Check out these baby safety products for your baby's safety. By taking a few safety precautions, you can help prevent accidents and guarantee a safe environment. |
As the summer months approach, many families across the country will be heading to one of several amusement theme parks for a day fun. Unfortunately, some amusement park trips have tragic ends. Incidents of riders falling from roller coasters are rare, but can occur. |
While sports offer benefits from physical fitness and coordination to learning the value of teamwork, they can also result in injuries. |
