For infants, it is recommended that they sleep on their backs on flat surfaces, not pillows, waterbeds or mesh playpens with the sides down. For older children, avoidable hazards include removing doors from unused airtight appliances such as refrigerators, and also avoiding digging deep into collapsible sand or dirt. Children should always wear properly-fitted helmets when biking. When roller-blading and skateboarding, they should wear helmets, wrist guards and elbow and knee pads. Falls - Most injuries falls include broken bones or organ or brain damage.
Baby walkers are a hot topic.
In recent years, many walkers have been designed as stationary play areas, thus taking away the possibility of a child toppling down stairs in the device. Please do not use a baby walker. Other suggestions include window guards and safety screens, stair gates, secure railings on bunk beds, and a soft surface such as mulch around outdoor play equipment. Poisoning - So many items around the house and in the garage can pose poisoning hazards to children. It takes common sense to be prepared.