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Read MoreThe holidays are full of joy and excitement, especially for children. But each year, more than 300,000 children may end up in the emergency department (ED) for injuries caused by holiday decorations, toys, or burns from a fire. This winter, follow these tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics to help keep your kids out of the ED.
Use prevention strategies to help keep your holidays running smoothly and safely:
For many kids, winter means sledding, ice skating, building snowmen, and having snowball fights. As temperatures fall, keep these tips in mind for outdoor play:
Although the holidays and winter weather can create risky situations for kids, everyday activities can also threaten your child’s health.
So, while you keep an eye out for holiday hazards and winter woes, don’t forget about the usual suspects. For instance, don’t let your kids run on hardwood floors in stocking feet and don’t leave plastic bags where children can reach them.
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