Falls are the leading cause of accidental injuries among children

Children's falls are completely preventable! Falls are the number one cause of accidental injuries among children aged 0 to 14 years old. Among them, more than 80% of falls among children aged 0 to 4 years old occur at home. Young children fall from stairs, beds, windows, furniture, and other objects in the home. This is related to children's curiosity and the development of their own motor skills. Children under the age of 10 are at high risk of injury or death from falls.

Children aged 0 to 4 are more likely to fall because their skulls are not fully developed and their center of gravity is higher, so they are more likely to fall and suffer head injuries than adults. Head injuries can easily lead to death and cause serious harm to young children, such as intellectual and other functional impairments. If an infant falls from an adult's lap, it may also cause a concussion, a fractured skull, or intracranial hemorrhage.

How to prevent children from falling: Do not place furniture such as tables, stools, sofas, etc. that children can climb on near windows and balcony windows. The windows are equipped with railings of a certain height. Windows should be kept closed or opened to a certain width (so that children cannot climb out).

The balcony railings should be high enough so that children cannot climb over them easily. The width between the balcony railings should not be enough for children to squeeze out. If you put a carpet on the steps, make sure it is flat and has no rough edges. Do not place anything on the steps. The steps have handrails on at least one side.

Toddler Walkers If you must give your child a walker, buy a new one that is appropriate for your child's weight. Check each wheel of the walker frequently to make sure they can rotate 360 ​​degrees. Children should learn to walk in a walker on a flat surface, especially avoid letting the walker slide onto stairs. When a child is in a walker, an adult must be there to supervise him or her.

Furniture: Do not let children climb on furniture such as stools, tables, and beds. When a child sits in a high place, you must always watch over him/her. It is best to use a child seat with a safety belt. And when the child is sitting in a chair, teach him/her not to stand up. Trips, Slips and Falls Keep your home's hallways free of clutter. Teach your child to put away toys after playing. If there is water on the ground, wipe it dry immediately.

Install grab bars and non-slip mats in the bathtub or shower. A caring classroom to prevent accidental injuries to children. Children are the apple of their parents’ eyes. It is the wish of every parent to protect their children and let them grow up healthily and happily. However, statistics show that in my country, nearly 50,000 children aged 0 to 14 die from accidental injuries each year, and behind every death there are hundreds of children who are disabled due to accidental injuries.

Among the cases of accidental injuries to children that they often come into contact with, many come from seemingly safe families and schools. Inconspicuous small stools, tablecloths, thermos bottles, ballpoint pen caps... can all become the "murderers" of accidental injuries to children.