With the arrival of autumn, the days grow shorter and the weather changes, which can bring special risks to children. More people can’t see very clearly if you don’t wearing reflective vest at night.
The fact is that the days become shorter; it means that young people could go home walking or cycling extracurricular activities at dusk or when it’s dark.
Experts Pediatric Hospital of the University of California at Davis and Injury Prevention Program at UC Davis say they should teach children to make sure they can see, even when visibility is low.
To prevent injury, advise parents to remind their children the following:
Go down the sidewalk and kept out of the asphalt. It is important to teach cross only at the end of the street and never between parked cars.
Wearing some shiny clothes, like reflective jackets. They can also wear shoes with reflective material or have a small warning light in the bag, backpack or belt loop so drivers can see them.
Use lights at night. Install headlights and taillights on bicycles or scooters for their children to be switched when it is dark.
Stay alert and wear a helmet. Remind your children about the risks of riding a bike or scooter near cars and insist they wear helmets whenever they do are.
The parks are another place where children may be at risk.
More than 200,000 injuries occur annually in the parks in the United States, often from falls caused by wet conditions, according to experts at UC Davis. They suggest that parents teach their children to follow these steps:
Pay attention to the surroundings and be careful with playgrounds, including transoms and bars.
Wear sneakers with laces.
Avoid putting your head between the bars or chains.
Use handrails on bridges and gateways.
Avoid devices that have sharp edges and tools exposed.
Do not jump from swings or structures with height or from one device to another.
Children who play sports in autumn, like soccer or football, should take precautions to protect themselves from head injuries. They should always carry equipment that fits snugly them, including helmets, mouth guards, knee pads, elbow pads, shin guards and shoes. Children who play sports in autumn should also:
Do a warm and gentle stretching before playing.
Drink plenty of water during workouts or games to stay hydrated.
Footballers should never “head” the ball, especially those under 10 years.
When the colder weather arrives, children who play winter sports should rest when you feel tired.
It is important with several layers of safety clothing, sunglasses, goggles and sunscreen plus protective gear such as helmet and wrist guards.