Recently we talked to you about child accidents in the Spanish population and how, in general, parents do not feel responsible for them, even though sometimes young children are left alone at home.
Well, these were reflections on a study on accidents in the child population conducted by the Spanish Association of Primary Care Pediatrics and the Mapfre Foundation and for this reason AEPap has developed its decalogue for the prevention of childhood accidents.
It is part of the set of documents that, under the title of "Decalogues", the Spanish Association of Primary Care Pediatrics is creating in the field of health promotion and education.
They are published in poster and card format for dissemination from the Primary Care pediatric consultations and in a pdf document downloadable from the Family and Health website and from the AEPap itself.
Also from here we echo these interesting decalogues endorsed by professionals, such as the one dedicated to infant feeding, the decalogues of fever and cough, asthma decalogue ...
How to prevent childhood accidents
Let's see below what they are the ten points for the prevention of childhood accidents linking to our archives so you can expand information on each topic:
Accidents are one of the most frequent causes of death in children: they are among the first three causes in children under 14 years. But nevertheless, most childhood accidents are avoidable. In case of emergency call 112.
In each age the way to prevent them is different. In young children the house must be a safe and guarded space for adults. Never leave a small child home alone. Older children must be taught to protect themselves.
At home: Protect windows with bars or safety locks and do not put chairs or low furniture in front. Put handrails on the stairs. Protect plugs, stoves and braziers. Use the fires from behind in the kitchen. Do not cook with the child in your arms. Be careful with the temperature of the bath water and do not leave small children alone in the bathtub. Protect the corners of tables and furniture. Put bumpers on the doors ...
With the objects that surround them they also crash. They can: fall off the changing table, the high chair or the stroller. Choking on small parts of toys or with a balloon. Swallow a button battery. Check the toys, wrappers and other objects that children play with. See the safety guide for potentially dangerous children's products.
Medications and toxins: do not leave them where a child can reach them. Do not tell him that medications are candy. Always use the syrup meter instead of cutlery spoons. Never store cleaning or toxic products in water or soda containers, children can drink it! Do not hesitate to call the Toxicology Information phone: 91-5620420 if the child has taken something.
In other houses and places where the child goes frequently: at the home of grandparents, other relatives, at daycare, at school. Make sure that in all of them the environment is safe.
In the car: always and correctly use a seat or retention system approved and appropriate to its weight and height. It must be well installed. There should be no gaps between the belt and the body of the child, so it is better not to wear thick clothes. If they go by school transport, they should carry retention systems. Set a good example by always putting on your belt.
In leisure spaces: the park, sports centers, squares, swings, games, goals, must be well anchored and comply with safety regulations. The floor in spaces for young children should be made of soft materials.
By bike or on foot: put the helmet on to ride a bike, and set a good example by putting it on yourself. Be cautious and patient and teach him to cross the street correctly both by bike and on foot.
In swimming pools, beaches and other bathing areas: Keep an eye on young children. Private pools should be fenced on all sides and keep the door closed when an adult is not watching.
Anyway, we remember that most childhood accidents are preventable, wouldn't you do something to prevent them? A lot of caution, vigilance and prudence to follow this Decalogue of child accident prevention.
