Safety Saturday- Fall Prevention for Little Kids

Safety is always a concern for parents.  It seems that no matter what the age of our children, we are always concerned about keeping them safe.  Of course, that is why I developed the Parking Pal Magnet.

I'm going to start publishing safety tips every week in a SAFETY SATURDAY feature.  I will search the web and share some tips that I find.  Please email me at info@parkingpalmagnet.com if there is a topic you want to see covered.

This week I have tips for fall prevention from the website www.safekids.org.

Furniture:

• Do not place toys or items on top of  furniture that attract children 
• Place furniture away from windows
• Secure furniture to the wall

Stairs:

• Use safety gates at the top and bottom of staircases
• Hold onto toddlers while climbing up and down the stairs
• Keep the stairs clear of toys and other objects

Windows: 

• Install safety guards on windows.  Don't rely on screens to keep children in.  
• Keep windows locked when they are closed.

What safety tips do you have when it comes to preventing falls?

Young children are still developing mobility and coordination and can be prone to injuries caused by falls. Head injuries are associated with most deaths and severe injuries resulting from falls. Make sure the area around little kids is safe to toddle, tippy toe and topple. Always actively supervise your little kid as he explores around the home.

Top Tips Furniture: Do not place toys or items that attract children on top of furniture. Place furniture away from windows, and secure it to the wall with anchor straps. Stairs: Install safety gates at the top and the bottom of staircases. Actively supervise toddlers on stairs. Hold their hands when climbing up and down stairs. Make sure stairs are clear of toys and other objects. Windows: Install safety guards on windows. Screens are mean to keep bugs out, not children in. Keep windows locked when they’re closed.

Safety Tools

There are many tools that parents can use to help to keep their toddlers safe from injuries. Many of them are affordable and can be found at many stores.
- See more at: http://www.safekids.org/safety-basics/little-kids/at-home/falls-prevention.html#sthash.8YMA6eMa.dpuf

Young children are still developing mobility and coordination and can be prone to injuries caused by falls. Head injuries are associated with most deaths and severe injuries resulting from falls. Make sure the area around little kids is safe to toddle, tippy toe and topple. Always actively supervise your little kid as he explores around the home.

Top Tips Furniture: Do not place toys or items that attract children on top of furniture. Place furniture away from windows, and secure it to the wall with anchor straps. Stairs: Install safety gates at the top and the bottom of staircases. Actively supervise toddlers on stairs. Hold their hands when climbing up and down stairs. Make sure stairs are clear of toys and other objects. Windows: Install safety guards on windows. Screens are mean to keep bugs out, not children in. Keep windows locked when they’re closed.

Safety Tools

There are many tools that parents can use to help to keep their toddlers safe from injuries. Many of them are affordable and can be found at many stores.
- See more at: http://www.safekids.org/safety-basics/little-kids/at-home/falls-prevention.html#sthash.8YMA6eMa.dpuf

Furniture:

Furniture:

• Do not place toys or items that attract children on top of furniture.

• Place furniture away from windows, and secure it to the wall with anchor straps.

Stairs:

• Install safety gates at the top and the bottom of staircases.

• Actively supervise toddlers on stairs. Hold their hands when climbing up and down stairs.

• Make sure stairs are clear of toys and other objects.

Windows:

• Install safety guards on windows. Screens are mean to keep bugs out, not children in.

• Keep windows locked when they’re closed.

- See more at: http://www.safekids.org/safety-basics/little-kids/at-home/falls-prevention.html#sthash.vvT9a3X2.dpuf

Furniture:

• Do not place toys or items that attract children on top of furniture.

• Place furniture away from windows, and secure it to the wall with anchor straps.

Stairs:

• Install safety gates at the top and the bottom of staircases.

• Actively supervise toddlers on stairs. Hold their hands when climbing up and down stairs.

• Make sure stairs are clear of toys and other objects.

Windows:

• Install safety guards on windows. Screens are mean to keep bugs out, not children in.

• Keep windows locked when they’re closed.

- See more at: http://www.safekids.org/safety-basics/little-kids/at-home/falls-prevention.html#sthash.vvT9a3X2.dpuf

Furniture:

• Do not place toys or items that attract children on top of furniture.

• Place furniture away from windows, and secure it to the wall with anchor straps.

Stairs:

• Install safety gates at the top and the bottom of staircases.

• Actively supervise toddlers on stairs. Hold their hands when climbing up and down stairs.

• Make sure stairs are clear of toys and other objects.

Windows:

• Install safety guards on windows. Screens are mean to keep bugs out, not children in.

• Keep windows locked when they’re closed.

- See more at: http://www.safekids.org/safety-basics/little-kids/at-home/falls-prevention.html#sthash.vvT9a3X2.dpufvv

Furniture:

• Do not place toys or items that attract children on top of furniture.

• Place furniture away from windows, and secure it to the wall with anchor straps.

Stairs:

• Install safety gates at the top and the bottom of staircases.

• Actively supervise toddlers on stairs. Hold their hands when climbing up and down stairs.

• Make sure stairs are clear of toys and other objects.

Windows:

• Install safety guards on windows. Screens are mean to keep bugs out, not children in.

• Keep windows locked when they’re closed.

- See more at: http://www.safekids.org/safety-basics/little-kids/at-home/falls-prevention.html#sthash.vvT9a3X2.dpuf

Furniture:

• Do not place toys or items that attract children on top of furniture.

• Place furniture away from windows, and secure it to the wall with anchor straps.

Stairs:

• Install safety gates at the top and the bottom of staircases.

• Actively supervise toddlers on stairs. Hold their hands when climbing up and down stairs.

• Make sure stairs are clear of toys and other objects.

Windows:

• Install safety guards on windows. Screens are mean to keep bugs out, not children in.

• Keep windows locked when they’re closed.

- See more at: http://www.safekids.org/safety-basics/little-kids/at-home/falls-prevention.html#sthash.vvT9a3X2.dpuf

Furniture:

• Do not place toys or items that attract children on top of furniture.

• Place furniture away from windows, and secure it to the wall with anchor straps.

Stairs:

• Install safety gates at the top and the bottom of staircases.

• Actively supervise toddlers on stairs. Hold their hands when climbing up and down stairs.

• Make sure stairs are clear of toys and other objects.

Windows:

• Install safety guards on windows. Screens are mean to keep bugs out, not children in.

• Keep windows locked when they’re closed.

- See more at: http://www.safekids.org/safety-basics/little-kids/at-home/falls-prevention.html#sthash.vvT9a3X2.dpuf

Furniture:

• Do not place toys or items that attract children on top of furniture.

• Place furniture away from windows, and secure it to the wall with anchor straps.

Stairs:

• Install safety gates at the top and the bottom of staircases.

• Actively supervise toddlers on stairs. Hold their hands when climbing up and down stairs.

• Make sure stairs are clear of toys and other objects.

Windows:

• Install safety guards on windows. Screens are mean to keep bugs out, not children in.

• Keep windows locked when they’re closed.

- See more at: http://www.safekids.org/safety-basics/little-kids/at-home/falls-prevention.html#sthash.vvT9a3X2.dpuf