Safety rules for the playground - teach the child to play correctly in the playground

One of the first tasks of mom or dad during games on the playground is to ensure the safety of your baby. Despite the “thoughtfulness” of modern attractions, even the simplest of them can pose a threat to the health of the crumbs. And more often than not because of the danger or malfunction of structures, but due to a parental oversight. What exactly on the playground is a danger to the health of the child? How to avoid this? What principles should be followed when controlling a child for a walk?

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Playground: risk factors and proper behavior

It is very important not only to control the playing baby, but also to regularly teach him safety rules. The younger the child, the more difficult it is for him to retain in his mind something else besides the emotions caused by the game. Usually children under 5 - 6.5 years old are not able to control the situation, they head off into the process and lose the instinct of self-preservation. If parents do not hedge at the right time, trouble can not be avoided.

Dangerous game settings

Trampoline.

It can be conditionally safe only with a protective net. In any case, there is a high probability of injury from an accidental blow of children jumping around. It is important not to allow children under the age of 2 to 3 years old or children suffering from diseases of the heart, blood vessels or nervous system. Explain to the crumb that in no case should you land on the trampoline upside down, push other children, climb on the sides of the trampoline. In the absence of a protective net, the risk of the baby falling to the ground right in the jump is extremely high. Alas, there are a lot of such cases.

Slide.

It is considered more or less safe in the presence of enclosing sides. Usually children do not follow the order in skating, shove and push each other, climb under arms, try to overtake each other, which is fraught with blows, falls and serious injuries. Take the initiative: as an adult, offer to ride in turn, gently besiege especially active ones, do not allow pushing. It is not uncommon for a child to fall down from the top platform, which is not properly equipped with a railing, or right when sliding off the slide itself - due to the movement of another child.

Staircase, swedish wall, horizontal bar.

You can not leave the child when he is near such exercise machines, especially during the first trainings. It is necessary to stand nearby and insure the baby - at any moment the child’s leg or handle can slip off the crossbar or not feel for support.

Carousel.

Teach your baby to hold on tight, avoid sudden movements, especially jumping from or on the ride. Parents insurance is, of course, required.

Swing.

The usual swings installed in each yard can cause very serious injuries to the child (from minor injuries to concussion). Children often invent extreme ways of riding - standing, sitting with their backs, doing the so-called “sun”, jumping to the ground in the process, running past the swinging swings.

An increased risk is presented by a swing in the form of animal silhouettes: as a rule, they do not differ in strength and high quality of the installation. A child can either fall out of them or fall along with the structure itself.

Sports design with ropes.

The main danger is that the baby is capable of inability to get entangled in ropes or unsuccessfully tighten some part of the body in a loop. Although, under the strict supervision of parents, this is an excellent attribute for the physical development of the child.

Gymnastic rings.

The simulator requires some physical training, so for starters, arrange for the baby support and insurance for adults, otherwise injuries can not be avoided.

Other hazards

Sandbox.

It is worthwhile to carefully examine the territory of the sandbox before releasing the child to play in it. Often this gaming area becomes a haven for homeless people, drug addicts or alcohol-drinking companies. Used sand syringes, cigarette butts, broken glass fragments, animal excrement can be in the sand. Inattention of parents can turn into sad consequences: cuts, poisoning of the child and even blood poisoning.

Animals - dogs and cats.

Animals are wonderful, but stray dogs and cats are carriers of many dangerous diseases, and can often be aggressive. The bite of the dog leaves a deep psychological trauma in a small child, makes it necessary to receive injections from rabies, which is also difficult for the baby. To avoid such situations, carry a gas canister or shocker with you, which can scare away the attacking animal.

The surrounding flora and fauna - plants, mushrooms, berries, bees, wasps, bumblebees.

Young children do not realize that sand and grass are inedible. They can easily pick up an abandoned candy from the ground, pick a poisonous berry or mushroom and eat them. Can, attracted by the bright and colorful appearance of a bee or ladybug, grab them in their hands and also send them into their mouths. For the baby with his minimum life experience, there are no representations of “dangerous”, “poisonous”, or “biting”. He focuses on the attractiveness of surrounding objects and phenomena, tries everything on the tooth. It is important not only to explain how to act, but also to constantly monitor the child.

If the baby is prone to allergic reactions to some plants or insect bites, especially watch his game. Remember that neglect of this issue can end for your crumbs very sadly.

Surrounding children.

Not everyone brings up children the same way. A cute baby with an angelic look may turn out to be an uncontrollable little thug, trying to fill other children with sand or put up a footboard. Well, if mom naughty is within reach. Even better if it is adequate. But this is not always the case, so the responsible mission for maintaining the safety of the child lies on your shoulders.

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Adults

We all watch TV and read the news, and therefore we know that the surrounding adults can hide the greatest danger. Who knows what lies behind the kind appearance of that sweet uncle who treats kids with sweets? Parents of children missing, killed by maniacs or pedophiles, also did not think that such a terrible fate would affect their boy or girl. Be careful and teach the crumbs the same.

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How to teach your child safety

The main principle of a safe walk with a child under 7 years old - you can not leave him unattended. Each child’s development is individual, and only you can decide whether your son or daughter is ready for independent games: some children are very collected and attentive at the age of 5, while others have not yet learned to control themselves during the game by the age of 8.

God saves a safe person, as they say, but it is impossible to foresee all the risks, no matter how loving mom or father you are. Sometimes a fraction of a second is enough for a child to fall off a bicycle or fall off a swing. The only way out is to learn safety with your child. And not just hammered into the head of a child simple truths, but to clarify, explain, give examples and analogies.

Do not scold the baby in advance for misconduct that is still imperfect to him, do not threaten or intimidate him with danger. An important point: the right motivation is the key to success.

Turn the learning process into a game - for example, become a child in the playground, and he will teach you safety in the role of mom or dad. You can invent and lose at home with the help of toys those situations that you can get on a walk - riding on a swing, attack by a dog, an adult's attempt to take a child off the playground.

Safety rules for the playground: learning with your child

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Before starting any game on the playground, do not be too lazy to inspect it for safety assessment: are the rides and simulators safe and sound, are there any poisonous plants, animals, pits, dirt and debris in the area, is the sandbox clean.
If possible, choose a play area with sand or with a special rubber coating. It is softer to fall on it than on the ground or asphalt.
Choose shoes with closed toes and a heel that sits firmly on the foot for your child. The other falls off easily and when dropped, it is easy to damage the foot.
Clothing should be comfortable and loose so as not to hamper the active movement of crumbs. Exclude wardrobe items that can catch on structures, tree branches and other items - ties, scarves, laces, fluttering ribbons, long lace frills, etc.
Before walking, make sure that the child does not have chewing gum in his mouth, but sharp objects (earrings, bracelets, watches) on his body or in his pockets.
Giving preference to certain game designs, measure the desires of the child with his age.
Unacceptable games near swings and other equipment used by another child.
Do not allow the ball to play outside the designated areas. Especially near transport routes.
Teach your baby, using a personal example, the right jumps - from a slide, swing, wall and other high surfaces. The jump should be carried out on bent legs and immediately on both limbs. Rehearse the correct jumps with the child.
You can’t climb a hill in a crowd. It should be rolled off only after the previous child rolled down and moved out of the slip path: only with his feet forward and without bending over the guards.
Make sure that there are no other children nearby when the child begins to swing on a swing, slide down the hill or pedal the bicycle.
In case of a dog attack, in no case do not panic, do not run and do not look the dog in the eye. Use a shocker or gas spray as soon as possible. If you do not have either one, get a regular deodorant spray.
Discuss with your child in a confidential tone how to behave in certain situations: riding on a swing, a bicycle, rolling downhill, meeting an aggressive animal. Especially carefully explain the crumbs that you should not trust unfamiliar adults (you can not talk, take anything, leave with them).
Do not leave the baby if he is climbing high - he can look down, but he will be afraid of heights and let go of his hands. If you do not have time to run up, the child will fall down on his back, and from the horizontal bar - upside down.
Be sure to check that the gates (football, hockey, handball), rainbow ladders, horizontal bars (like swings) are well fixed and firmly dug into the ground.
Discuss with your child what to do if a stranger speaks to him (do not take anything, do not go anywhere with him, do not talk).

If you want the information received to really fixate in the child’s brain, it must be constantly refreshed, repeating before each walk and teaching to apply the learned rules in practice. A significant nuance - you need not only to tell the baby what should not be done, but also explain what the danger is, what the result will be and how to do it right.

Swing

If the swing is very heavy (for example, iron), you can’t jump on the fly, you may not have time to run away, and then the swing will hit you in the back of the head or in the back.
If you like to swing the swings yourself, you should always remember: if you push them harder and not catch them, the swings will hit you directly in the face.
Do not run near the swing! It may happen that the other child does not have time to brake, and you both get injured.
Plastic rope swings are also unsafe. If you sway heavily on them, then, leaning forward, you can easily turn the seat over with your weight.
In winter, hold onto the swing rail especially tightly. You must have mittens or gloves on your hands - they will protect your hands from freezing to iron handrails.

Carousels

You can’t get off the carousel while it is spinning, as the next seat continues to move and can hit you hard if you haven’t run back (a).
You can’t run in a circle holding one seat and spin up an empty carousel, and then suddenly stop abruptly - you can get hit with the next seat.
Do not stand on the carousel seat with your feet, as you can lose balance during movement and, when falling, hit your forehead.

Slides

Carefully touch the slide, try it by touch: in the heat, the iron slides become very hot and can be burned by touching the metal parts. And in winter you can freeze to them. Be attentive!
Try to run away from the hill immediately after the descent. Otherwise, everyone who rolls behind you will fall on you.
Some yards have wooden slides. In the summer, inspect it carefully, whether there are chips or chippings on it, otherwise, going down it, you risk getting a splinter.
In winter, it’s better to glide from special slides on ice.

Outdoor games

In the cold season:

Dress your child so that he does not sweat, but does not freeze.
Clothing is better to choose waterproof and comfortable, in which it is easy to engage in active games. Shoes should be on a stable sole that does not slip.
Make sure that your child does not drag snow and icicles into his mouth.
Protect the baby when riding downhill, ice skating and sledding.
Do not allow to swing and other cold surfaces. You can carry a small bedding for this.
Take the baby (and learn to do it yourself) from the slide after it has rolled down to make room for the children who are rolling next.

In the warmer months:

Be sure to protect the baby’s head from the sun with a panama hat, cap or other headgear.
Choose morning or evening time for a walk. It is harmful to be in a hot heat for a long time.
Check the temperature of the metal surfaces of slides and other structures. From heat, they can become so hot that the baby will get burned.
Check for dangerous items in the sandbox before playing.
Make sure that the baby does not pull anything in his mouth.
Do not allow to eat or chew gum during the game.

Remember that teaching your baby safety on a walk is one of the most important tasks of moms and dads. But until a certain age, the only child insurance is you.

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