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Household injuries are one of the top reasons kids under age 3 visit the ER, and nearly 70% of the children who die from unintentional injuries at home are 4 years old and under. Young kids have the highest risk of being injured at home because that’s where they spend most of their time.
Supervision is the best way to prevent injuries, in the home and out, but even the most watchful parents can’t keep kids completely out of harm’s way every second of the day.
We’d like to share additional information with you on making your home safer. We went over some tips in part 1, but here are a few more.
1) Child monitoring system. These systems offer peace of mind and protection. They come in audio and video configurations. Monitoring your child when they are out of sight in another room provides a safe environment.
2) Carbon Monoxide Detector. Reduce the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning by installing these detectors outside a child’s bedroom or other sleeping areas in your home.
3) Safety Gates. Children need to be diverted from dangerous areas, including stairwells and places you consider off-limits. Safety gates that can be attached to a wall offer more protection than pressure gates.
4.) Always keep guns, toxic items and choking hazards safely stored and locked up and out of the reach of children.
5.) Keep a list of emergency contact phone numbers near your phones in the event of an emergency.
Protect your child from unintentional injury. Implementing safety devices and keeping a watchful eye will benefit your child. An ounce of prevention goes a long way!
Over 2 million cribs were recalled recently by Stork Craft, a manufacturer of drop-side cribs.
The recall was in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The CPSC issued a statement urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using the recalled cribs. The drop-side can be installed upside-down, which can result in broken or disengaged plastic parts. The defect in the cribs can create a dangerous space between the drop-side and the crib mattress. As a result, infants and toddlers can become entrapped in the space which can then lead to suffocation.
A free repair kit can be ordered by calling Stork Craft anytime, toll-free at (877) 274-0277. For helpful tips on Crib Safety, please visit CPSC’s Crib Information Center.
For additional safety information resources related to Florida child injuries, visit our website @ http://www.jwdodsonlaw.com/practice_areas/child-injuries1.cfm
