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Let´s learn how to play safe?

by Elisa Rodrigues, Pediatric Nurse


Children are usuallly curious and likes to play. But there are playings, as you know, that can be dangerous! In fact, accidents are situations that in general could be prevented.

See here some of more common accidents in the world with children of different ages:

- Babies of 0 the 6 months
o · Asphyxia by small objects
o · Burnings during the bath
o · Falls
o · Hanging with lace
- Babies of 07 the 12 months
o · Ingestion of toxic products
o · Fall of the stairs or cradle
o · Burning with liquids
o · Wound with acute objects
- Children of 02 the 07 years
o · Drowning
o · Accidents of automobile
o · Burnings with fire shows or other plays with fire
- Children of 07 the 12 years
o · Electric shock
o · Burnings
o · Traffic accidents
o · Bike accidents
o · Accidents with pipes
o · Running over
o · Falls
- Teens
o · Traffic accidents
o · Use of firearms
o · Undesired Pregnancy

Here in Brazilkids we will give some tips on health, to prevent children from hurt, identifying playing that can be dangerous.
On next text, we´ll talk a little on accidents with babies, and will learn how to prevent them, ok?

Starting, tell us your age and what do you like to play! Write us if you have some doubt on health or a good history of playing to tell !
Hugs from Elisa!

Elisa Rodrigues
Pediatric Nurse