When looking at the causes of accidents in young children, it is important to know that most accidents are preventable, as many of these are due to carelessness or lack of adult supervision.
For this reason, a reflection call is made to each parent or responsible for children, so that they prepare in the matter of first aid and take the necessary measures when caring for a child.
Main causes of accidents in children and tips on how to prevent them.
1- Burns
Try to cook on the burners farthest from the kitchen, do not place hot food on the edge of the table.
Keep flammable liquids, matches, candles, lighters, sparklers and firecrackers out of the reach of children.
Before bathing your child, be sure to check the water temperature.
Protect your child from sunburn, apply sunscreen when necessary.
2- Falls from height
Keep windows and balconies closed, it is important not to place chairs and stools nearby.
Do not lose sight of the child when playing superheroes.
Do not allow children to "climb" in dangerous places: stairs, roofs, garages, construction sites, etc.
3-He drowned
Children can drown in less than 2 minutes even in small amounts of water
close access to pools or patios where there are barrels or buckets of water.
Teach children to swim from an early age, make sure they wear life jackets in recommended places such as swimming pools, beaches and rivers.
4- Suffocation
Do not give small children food with seeds.
Avoid giving popcorn.
You cannot distract the child while he eats, avoid laughing or playing at the same time.
5- Poisoning
Place out of the reach of children all kinds of products that can cause poisoning such as medicines, cleaning products, insecticides or poisons for animals.
Administer medications to the child under medical supervision.
Always watch your child when he is calm.
6- Electric shock
Protect electrical outlets with special protective covers.
Avoid having electric cables or extensions within the reach of children.
It is necessary that appliances such as fans have their protectors, to prevent children from touching the blades.
7- Road injuries
Teach your child the correct behavior on the road, in the car and in public transport.
Young children should always be accompanied by adults on the street.
Avoid children playing near the road, especially with a ball.
It is necessary to make correct use of child seats and seat belts in the car.
For no reason carry the child in the front seat of the car.
Teach your child safe behavior when riding a bicycle or rollerblading and the correct use of protective equipment.
“Nobody is born knowing how to be a father or mother and everyone
at some point we need help to learn to be; Let us seek to educate ourselves to be able to raise our children, they need adequate attention. "