Exericse Safety Considerations For Children
Safety is always important when it comes to physical activities and your child.
Here are some guidelines to promote a safe experience:
-
Ensure there is proper adult supervision
-
Provide your child with the adequate and appropriate space for activities they enjoy. For example, skateboarding in a skateboarding park rather than in the street.
-
Review safety rules with children. For example, when swimming at the pool, there is usually posted safety rules. Review each of them with your child.
-
Check equipment prior to your child using it. For example, make sure the bikes are working properly.
-
Make sure your child wears the proper safety gear. For example, a helmet for bike riding, skateboarding or rolling skating. Study after study will show that helmets save lives!
-
Apply sunscreen on your child when he or she is playing outside
-
Ensure your child has hydration. Bring water to drink even if your child is playing in water.
-
If your child is in an organized sport, ask the coach what kind of safety equipment your child may need during the season.
Healthy Eating
Healthy Child
Written by Anne Kolker
•
Written on Jun 15, 2012
•
Last updated on Sep 02, 2013
email
print
share
tweet
0 Comments