Common Causes of Childhood Injuries for Parents to Consider

Being a parent makes you super aware of how dangerous the world is. No matter how well you try to protect them, your child will eventually get hurt. Knowledge is the best prevention method. Here are some of the most common causes of childhood injuries for parents to consider.

1. Poisoning

Kids tend to get into anything and everything. If you’re not careful, your child may end up getting into something dangerous or poisonous. Particularly dangerous items include cleaning products and medications. As a parent, you should do your best to buy nonpoisonous products. If you do buy something poisonous, it’s your responsibility to keep it out of reach of the children. If your child has ingested something dangerous, call poison control or 911 right away.

2. Dog Bites

Dogs and kids go well together most of the time. However, there are those other times where the dog doesn’t like children. A lot of kids will go up to a dog and pet it out of instinct. They may be too young or not informed on how to recognize when a dog doesn’t want to be touched. The dog may decide to bite. Your poor child who only wanted to pet a cute dog learned a harsh lesson. Hopefully, the incident didn’t disfigure the child or make them fearful of dogs. In many instances, the dog shouldn’t have been near the child to begin with. If you are in this situation, you should find a dog bite lawyer for your case. An attorney specializing in this kind of case can seek restitution from the liable party.

3. Car Accidents

The first time you drive with a new baby, you are probably anxious. It’s because you suddenly realize how dangerous driving with a child can be. With time, you may get more relaxed. However, the other drivers on the road didn’t get any better at driving. You should drive with caution at all times. You should also explain to children that they should not distract you when driving. If possible, have someone else tend to the children while you drive.

4. Falls

Some of us have daredevil children. These kids seem to be comfortable climbing the highest trees and jungle gym,s with no fear of falling. Until they do fall. You don’t want to prevent your child from having fun or being a kid. However, you should also help your child recognize what they can and cannot do. You also want to prevent them from attempting anything that could be life-altering if they fall. If you have a child who exhibits daredevil behavior, you should ensure that your child is covered by insurance and pray.

5. Sports Injuries

Many children play sports. While mostly safe, there is an ever-present risk of injury in most sports. This is particularly true with high impact sports, such as football or hockey. As a parent, be supportive and remember that there are a lot of benefits to playing sports as well. When they do get injured, talk about whether they want to continue or not after they are fully healed. Many children will want to keep playing.

Children need to get hurt to learn and grow. You still want to keep them as safe as possible. Teach them well and let them get hurt every now and then.