The local playground is a good place for Sandy, Draper, and West Jordan children to enjoy exercise and social interaction. However, there is potential for injury. Today in the Draper Kid’s Health Blog, we want to give you some helpful playground safety advice.
First, in the hot Utah summer months parents should be sure to check any metal equipment such as slides before a child climbs on. The sun can quickly heat metal to the point that it can burn skin. Also, never allow children to play on the playground without wearing shoes.
Next, parents should pay special attention to the moving parts at their Salt Lake City play area. These areas should be out of reach for children, but parents should always double-check to make sure that kids can’t reach these danger zones.
Third, don’t allow children to attach other items, such as jump ropes or leashes, onto the playground equipment.
Lastly, many families choose to ride bikes to the park. This can be the perfect way to get exercise and avoid childhood obesity in West Jordan. Just make sure children remove their helmets as well as anything else that is around their necks (like hoodies with drawstrings).
My name is Melanie Green and I want to help Salt Lake City families raise healthy, happy kids. Issues such as proper nutrition and kid’s immunization schedules are often on my mind. I am the proud owner of my own Salt Lake City area home business that sells community.
If you are interested in learning more, visit my website at https://share-parents-of-utah.com/ or call me at (801) 272-5355.
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The following website was used as source material for this blog:
http://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/news-features-and-safety-tips/Pages/Summer-Safety-Tips.aspx?nfstatus=401&nftoken=00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000&nfstatusdescription=ERROR%3a+No+local+token, accessed on July 15, 2013
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