Playground safetySummer is a great time for kids to play outside, which means many kids spend a lot of time on playgrounds. The Utah Department of Health and Hu
Summer is a great time for kids to play outside, which means many kids spend a lot of time on playgrounds. The Utah Department of Health and Human Services collects valuable data that provides parents with information they can use to keep their kids safe and healthy. Data show the 3 most common types of injuries kids get are fractures or breaks, cuts or lacerations, and possible concussions.
Avoid playgrounds with hard surfaces like asphalt, concrete, grass, dirt, or gravel. The recommendation to avoid playgrounds built on grass may sound odd at first. But the ground underneath grass is hard, and does not absorb the impact when you fall. This can result in broken bones.Rememberlittle kids can play differently than big kids. It’s important to have a separate play area for children under 5. It’s also important to teach kids about the dangers of pushing, shoving, or crowding.
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