Play Safety

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Updated November 2009

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Title:   Scooters and safety
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The scooter (also known as a foot or kick scooter) is a popular toy for children and adults. Falls and collisions with cars and pedestrians are common, especially for children. Essential safety equipment includes a safety helmet (mandatory) and guards for the wrists, elbows and knees. Teach your child road safety rules.
Date:   Feb 2010
Title:   Tooth loss in children
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Baby teeth (milk teeth) are important even though they eventually fall out. Baby teeth allow the child to chew food, and they reserve the spaces in gum tissue for future adult teeth. Knocked-out teeth can be saved if they are properly cared for.
Date:   Dec 2009
Title:   Toy safety
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   For children to get the most out of toys they must be safe and the right toy for the child's age and ability.
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   How children develop: 3-5 years: play and safety
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   This fact sheet describes how 3-5 year old children develop through play and safety issues to be aware of.
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   How children develop: 2-3 years: play and safety
Publisher:   Queensland Health
Description:   This factsheet is about development of 2 to 3 year old children through play, and also the types of safety precautions parents and carers should keep in mind.
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   Great! A playground
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   There are lots of different kinds of playgrounds but whatever type of playground it is, you need to have a check around before you play.
Date:   Feb 2009
Title:   Bicycles, scooters and skateboards
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   A guide to how protective gear, safety lessons, role modelling by parents and riding in a safe place reduce the dangers of using toys with wheels.
Date:   Oct 2008
Title:   Child safety - playground equipment
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Children using playground equipment are most often injured by falls. You can reduce the risk by always supervising your child, limiting their play to age-appropriate equipment and teaching them to use the equipment sensibly.
Date:   Jan 2008
Title:   Dental health tips for primary schoolers - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Supervise toothbrushing with a fluoride toothpaste, especially after meals, and teach your children to use dental floss as they get older.
Date:   Nov 2000
Title:   A parents' guide to holiday safety
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:   Swimming pools, children's toys, bikes, Christmas lights and warm weather are all ingredients for having fun in the summer but they also have the potential to cause harm. Some good advice is offered for keeping children out of trouble.
Date:   Dec 1998
Title:   How safe are children's playgrounds?
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:   An average of 19 children a day are admitted to hospital as a result of injuring themselves in a playground. Advice on how to help children avoid injuries on playground equipment is offered.
Date:   Jun 1997
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