Using safety equipment for children, such as car seats and seat belts, bicycle helmets, and padding, such as for the knees and elbows. Understanding what children can do at different stages of development. Children learn by testing their abilities. They should be allowed to participate in activities appropriate for their development even though these activities may result in some minor injuries, such as scrapes and bruises. However, children should be prevented from taking part in activities or using equipment that is beyond their abilities and that may result in major injuries such as broken bones.
Injuries require immediate action.
You will need to assess the injury to determine what type of medical attention, if any, is required. At a minimum, one person with this training must be present at the child care site at all times. Unintentional Injuries Children are often injured unintentionally during the normal course of a day. Many of these injuries, such as scrapes and bruises, are minor and only need simple first aid. Other injuries can be serious and require medical attention beyond first aid.