Injuries and accidents

• Common Injuries from Falls

  • Head injuries
  • Fractures
  • Sprains
• Prevention Strategies for Falls

  1. Supervise young children during playtime, especially around stairs, playgrounds, and elevated surfaces

  2. Use safety gates at the top and bottom of stairs

  3. Install window guards and ensure windows are closed or have safety locks

  4. Provide soft surfaces (e.g., mats) under play equipment
• Common Injuries from Choking

  • Respiratory obstruction
  • Choking
• Prevention Strategies for Choking

  1. Keep small objects (e.g., coins, small toys, balloons) out of reach of young children

  2. Cut food into small pieces to prevent choking

  3. Supervise meal times and discourage rushing while eating

  4. Be cautious with toys and objects with small parts, ensuring they are age-appropriate
• Common Injuries from Burns

  • Scalds
  • Contact burns
• Prevention Strategies for Burns

  1. Set water heaters below 120°F (49°C) to prevent scalds

  2. Keep hot liquids and food away from edges of tables and counters

  3. Install stove guards and use back burners

  4. Use oven mitts and teach children about the dangers of hot surfaces
• Common Injuries from Car Accidents

  • Injuries from car accidents
• Prevention Strategies for Car Safety

  1. Use appropriate car seats and booster seats according to the child's age, weight, and height

  2. Ensure car seats are properly installed and used correctly

  3. Always buckle up with seat belts and use rear seat belts for older children

  4. Never leave a child unattended in a vehicle, even for a short period
• Common Injuries from Drowning

  • Submersion injuries leading to death or disability
• Prevention Strategies for Drowning

  1. Supervise children around water at all times, even if they can swim

  2. Install barriers (fences, covers) around pools and hot tubs

  3. Teach children water safety and swimming skills

  4. Empty buckets and tubs immediately after use and store them upside down