After seeing the safety tips for children under two years of age, we will discuss the guidelines for avoid accidents in children over two years old, although many of the measures to follow will remain the same.
Mainly, we must remember that children are still great explorers and very often they are not aware of the dangers that surround them, so we must be the ones who take care of the environment to make it safer as much as possible and not We neglect when there is any possible danger.
These are the tips to avoid accidents in children, which we will take into account in different contexts, since none is free of danger: at home, in the street, in the car ...:
Terraces and balconies must have high railings that children should not climb, children should not go out alone and the doors must have a safety lock.
The doors of the houses must remain closed, so that the child cannot easily open them.
The windows of the rooms they must have a safety lock or have railings or bars, at least in the children's rooms.
Let's be aware that children can climb plants or chest of drawers placed on the terraces.
Young children should never use the elevator without being accompanied by an adult.
Let's watch the stairwell of the house or building. Access must be protected to prevent children from rushing through it, and prevent them from leaving home alone.
It is not convenient to let children run or fight in rooms where there are electric, butane or other gas stoves.
At these ages we must continue protecting the plugs, and the rest of the heat sources in the home must be controlled: the radiators have to wear protectors, the stoves are not within reach, the kitchen utensils and hot meals in places where they cannot dump them, avoid matches or lighters…
Medications and cleaning products must be locked out of reach of children, as they can become very dangerous. The most frequent poisonings in childhood are caused by medications and cleaning products.
As in the case of young children, they must have age-appropriate toys and we must check the safety of toys.
If we are on the street, let's try to play in safe places.
The best teaching for children is the example. We have to respect road safety regulations when we walk or travel with the children.
It is never too early to teach them notions of road safety, such as crossing the streets and using traffic lights.
In the car, children under 12 must always be subject to restraint systems appropriate to their age and weight.
Also when they carry a bicycle or go on it they must circulate insurance.
It is convenient for them to learn to function in the water and to swim as soon as possible, although they should never bathe alone. A child alone in the bathroom is a danger, as it could slip and hit or drown, in the bathtub, in the sea or in the pool, even in inflatable pools.
Let's not let them approach unknown animals. We must teach you to also take care with your own dog or pet to avoid scratches or pet bites.
As we see it is about avoid accidents in children being careful in places that pose or contain some danger, do not neglect surveillance and educate them to learn to function safely in their environment.
