Your guide to playground safety
帮助 keep the play fun, not dangerous.
Kids love the playground, but t在这里 are more than a few hazards to watch out for. 帮助保持事物的安全和有趣 下面是一些建议:
Before going to the playground
- 游乐场安全着装. 悬挂的衣物, 比如围巾, 珠宝或拉绳, can get caught on playground equipment and cause an injury.
- 讨论游乐场安全. Teach kids how to watch for hazards. Are they walking in the path of a swing, standing at the bottom of a slide or getting too close to someone who is swinging a bat?
- 讨论行为. Chat about sharing playground equipment and taking turns to keep from hurting others. Let them know that pushing and shoving isn't fun for anyone.
- 寻找安全的游乐场设备. Look for play areas free of rusted or broken equipment. Playgrounds that are well maintained have 减少对儿童的风险. Also stick to areas with impact-absorbing surfaces like rubber mats. If you're visiting a park for the first time, inspect it for sharp edges or tripping hazards before sending your child off to play. Report any safety hazards to local officials.
在操场上
- 使用适合年龄的设备. Children under age 5 should use separate play equipment, not the equipment meant for older kids. It may be a good idea to play with your toddler or preschool-age child instead of just keeping watch.
- 密切关注孩子. It's important to pay attention at all times, especially when your child is playing near swings and on climbing equipment.
- 热表面测试. Your child's skin can burn faster than yours. On a hot day, test metal surfaces with your hand to make sure they're cool enough to play on.
- Watch for too much sun exposure. Limit playtime during 10 AM to 2 PM when the sun is the warmest and beware of 热疾病.
- 保持水分. Take a cooler of water or juice to quench your child's thirst while playing.
