What can protect you, dear child

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According to the World Health Organization, accidental injuries are the leading cause of death among children aged 0 to 14. What knowledge should parents have to prevent accidental injuries? Parents are asked to keep these safety tips in mind and give their children a safety lesson. These items hide deadly dangers. <<<< In the context of home life, it is said that home is a safe haven; yet the \"safe\" home we provide for our children can sometimes be the place where dangers are most likely to arise. For the safety of children, parents should promptly identify any \"hazardous\" items at home. Ropes are dangerous for children, especially those under 4 years old. A rope that is too long can trip the child. Some curious children like to wrap ropes around their hands or necks, which can easily lead to suffocation. Parents should check curtain cords, floor lamp wires, unsecured phone lines, computer cables, etc., and eliminate potential hazards promptly. Toys: Many children like to explore the world with their mouths. Small toys or those with small attachments are not safe for them, as they can easily be swallowed and cause suffocation. Other small objects that can easily cause choking in children include coins, balloons, candies, nuts, grapes, popcorn, and so on. Parents should avoid buying low-quality toys for their children, as these toys have rough edges that can easily scratch the children. Windows: In cases of accidental injuries among children, falls from heights occur frequently, mostly due to the absence of protective railings at home. Families with children should install guardrails on windows and balconies. Parents should not leave younger children at home, and there should be no clutter piled up on balconies or under windows, to prevent children from falling while climbing. Sockets: Socket safety is an important aspect of household electrical safety. Parents should purchase products of qualified quality and teach their children some safety rules, instructing them not to treat electrical devices as toys, and avoiding touching the holes in power plugs and sockets with their hands. Never touch switches and electrical appliances with wet hands. Stoves: Children are generally very interested in fire, and the gas stoves in kitchens pose a danger to them. In addition to potentially causing fires and burns, they can also lead to gas leaks. Parents should choose gas stoves with a child lock on the ignition knob and keep a close eye on young children. For older children, they should be made aware of the characteristics of gas and the safety precautions for its use. At the same time, it is also necessary to prevent children from getting burned by hot pans. Most drugs, including tablets, need to be metabolized by the liver. Since children’s bodies are not fully developed, using the wrong medication can cause serious harm. Therefore, medicines at home should be stored properly or locked away, out of reach of children, to prevent accidental ingestion. Items such as cleaners, cosmetics, pesticides, pigments, alcohol, etc., should also be stored in cabinets and locked. “‘‘‘ Riding in a car with a child is not safe. Many people carefully compare features such as airbags and crash ratings when purchasing a car, in order to ensure the safety of themselves and their families. Yet, they become careless and take chances while using the car, allowing their children to ride without any protective measures. Seats: When traveling in a vehicle, many parents hold their children tightly in their arms, believing this to be a way of protecting them. However, experiments have shown that when a vehicle is traveling at 50 kilometers per hour and a collision occurs, a child in an adult’s arms is thrown out with a force 30 times their own body weight, and it is impossible for the parent to protect the child using only their hands. Car seat belts are designed for adults and cannot provide reliable protection for children. Equipping children under 14 with child safety seats is the safest measure. Leaving children behind: Some parents leave their children in the car while they are away on business, thinking that they will return soon and nothing bad will happen. What they don’t realize is that in the event of an emergency, the child’s safety will be at risk. Furthermore, in hot weather, the temperature inside the car rises rapidly. Younger children are unable to unbuckle their seat belts or open the doors to escape on their own, which can easily lead to dehydration, heat stroke, shock, and in severe cases, even death. Such accidents have become increasingly common, and parents should take this as a warning. Playing: We often see scenes like this: children standing inside a moving car, sticking their heads out through the sunroof or windows, with excited expressions on their faces. This is extremely dangerous. While the vehicle is in motion, if an emergency occurs, there is a high risk of children getting injured; sometimes, even a malfunction in the sunroof control system can result in children being trapped. Furthermore, some careless parents fail to engage the child safety lock while driving, allowing their children to play in the back seat, which can also lead to accidents. Abide by order in public places <<<< When children go out, whether to school, come home from school, or go on outings, their safety also requires attention from parents. Parents should teach their children how to cross the road safely, how to avoid motor vehicles, how to use elevators, and so on. Route: Is the child familiar with the way to school? Are there any areas along the way where dangers may arise? Parents should draw a safe route map to school with their children and walk it together, avoiding areas that are prone to danger. Parents should also prepare an emergency contact card for their children, so that in the event of an accident, parents can be contacted promptly using the information on the card. Elevators: With high-rise buildings everywhere in the city, parents should teach their children how to use stairs and elevators properly. When using a moving staircase, identify the starting step; once on it, stand firmly and hold on securely, avoiding touching or leaning on the handrails. When using a lift, do not place your hands near the elevator doors to avoid getting your fingers crushed if the doors open, and do not jump around inside the elevator. When using the stairs, be courteous to one another, walk on the right side, and do not play or fight on the stairs. Swimming: From June to August each year is a peak period for child drowning incidents. Parents should advise their children not to swim alone, to always have an adult present to supervise them, and to avoid swimming in areas that are not designated for swimming – in particular, they should not swim in reservoirs or rivers where swimming is prohibited. In the swimming area, one should maintain order, avoid going into deep water, and make proper preparations before swimming to prevent leg cramps. Furthermore, parents should remind their children that if they see someone falling into the water, they should act wisely by calling for help and alerting the authorities, rather than rushing into the water to rescue them. Trampling: Parents should teach their children to maintain order in public places, follow the instructions of authorities, and avoid going into crowded crowds. Upon noticing a crowded crowd approaching, one should immediately move to the side. Stay calm, do not run, and avoid falling. Do not pick up dropped wallets, phones, or other items, and do not bend down to pick up shoes or put them on, to avoid being pushed over. If you are unfortunately pushed down, try to move towards a corner, curl up your body, and cross your arms behind your neck to protect your most vulnerable parts. Don’t compete with children over food and clothing; they are people’s most basic needs for living. But in real life, a child’s food and clothing may not be safe, requiring close attention from society and parents. When it comes to eating, parents should create a quiet and comfortable dining environment for their children. They should not joke with them while they are eating, nor should there be a TV in the dining area, so as to prevent the children from focusing on cartoons and thus choking on their food. Some parents, in an attempt to get their children to eat properly, suggest competing with them over food, but this approach is not advisable. Children have weaker swallowing abilities than adults; if they eat too quickly, food can easily enter the trachea, which in severe cases can be life-threatening. For clothing, cotton garments are soft and have good moisture-wicking properties, making them the preferred material for children’s clothing. When purchasing children’s clothing, parents should pay attention to whether the clothes have a fragrance or strange odor, and avoid excessive use of chemical additives ； Carefully check that buttons and various plastic decorations are secure to prevent them from falling off and being swallowed by children ； Pay attention to whether there are straps on the hoodie’s neckline and hood edge, to prevent danger to children while they are playing. Reflective strips: Parents and schools can provide children with clothing, hats, backpacks and other items equipped with reflective strips. Experiments have shown that in conditions with poor lighting such as foggy or rainy days, child pedestrians wearing reflective strips on their clothing can be seen by car drivers from a great distance.