Parenting Tips for Your 39-40 Month Old Child
A playground is a place where your child can have fun and get fresh air and exercise, but sometimes playgrounds can be dangerous. Some common hazards on a playground are:
- faulty equipment
- improper surfaces
- careless behavior by children
More than 200,000 children go to the emergency room for playground-related injuries each year. Many of these injuries were preventable. Take time to check the equipment and surfaces for potential problems. Teach your child playground rules to help keep him safe.
Ask yourself these questions:
- Is the equipment the right size for my child? Larger equipment may increase the chance of injury.
- Is the equipment installed correctly?
- Are there moving parts that may pinch or catch any part of my child’s body?
- What is underneath the equipment? It is important to have a safe landing site like sand or a soft surface.
- Are there splinters or screws and nails that are sticking out?
An adult needs to watch children at all times on the playground. Make sure that your child uses the equipment properly to prevent injuries. Younger children cannot always see when they are putting themselves in danger’s way. If your child does get hurt, having an adult around to tend to his needs quickly is important.
