As parents we want to get our kids outside and playing during the warm months, and the local playground is the usual hot spot. It’s important for the kids and parents to have fun and socialize but, it’s also important to think about safety.
Stats
Overall playgrounds are very safe places to take your children but, there are risks that parents should be aware of. Here are a few statistics about playground related injuries:
* Each year approximately 211,000 preschool and elementary children received emergency department care for injuries that occurred on playground equipment.
* Boys had a slightly higher percentage of injuries (53.5%) than girls (46.5%).
* Almost 70% of all injuries occurred on public playgrounds
* 67% of deaths occurred on home playgrounds
There are several factors that go into playground injury. Playground equipment, children's behavior and adult supervision all make a difference in the injury rate.
Playgrounds are often viewed as an outdoor babysitter, but adult supervise should be a given to children of all ages with more attention being paid the younger the child is. One important factor in avoiding playground injuries is having an adult deciding if the equipment is at the proper development, age and level of coordination for the child. Here are some more safety tips.
Safety Tips for Kids
1. One person at a time on the slide and slide sitting down and facing forward.
2. Move away from the slide exit as soon as you reach the ground.
3. Climb stairs or steps slowly.
4. Wear proper footwear: sneakers are a good choose
5. Avoid climbing or sliding on equipment support poles or beams.
6. Don't stand up on swings; don't jump off swings in motion.
Source: http://www.cpsc.gov/
http://www.aaos.org/
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