Tip Tuesday: Playground Safety
Whether it’s in your backyard or down the street at the local park, playground safety is crucial. According to National Program for Playground Safety’s website, of the 218,851 preschool and elementary school children who were injured on playground equipment, 51% of the injuries occurred on a public playground whereas 19% occurred on a playground at home. All between the years of 2001 through 2008. Don’t let your child become a part of the statistics. Check out our tips below for how you can help keep your children safe on the playground. With 67% of the injuries reported being caused by falling or equipment failure, the first step is to check out the playground equipment before letting your kid play on it. Check out the guardrails and any other protective barriers for sturdiness. Ensure there is enough space between each swing. If your child has longer hair, consider pulling it up so as not to get caught in the swing set … Read More