Children of all ages should have adequate adult supervision when playing on equipment. Before allowing your children to play, inspect the equipment. You will want to make sure that these and other conditions are safe before allowing your child to play. Make sure that your child's clothing is free of drawstrings. These can get caught on equipment and cause strangulation.
Swings are the most popular equipment on a playground, and the most dangerous.
Before allowing your children on a swing, make sure the seats are not hard wood or plastic. These can cause additional injury if the child falls off and gets hit by the swing. Make sure the chains or ropes are secure and free from damage. They should all be closed completely to prevent the chains from slipping off. Also make sure the ground in adequately cushioned with soft material.