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Keep Kids Safe at Every Age Falls are the leading cause of unintentional injury for children. Falls happen in many different settings and to all age groups. Use the following safety tips to keep kids safe at every age. Infants Infants begin to roll over at about 3 months of age, but every baby develops differently. Your baby could roll over earlier. Practice safety when changing diapers. Gather everything you need before you start. Use the safety strap on the changing table. Keep your hands on your baby at all times. Put your baby in a safe place, like a crib, when you are not holding him or her. Do not leave your baby on a couch, chair, or bed – the baby could roll off. Do not put infant seats or carriers on high surfaces. These include shopping carts, chairs, and tables. Do not use rolling walkers. Your baby may tip the walker over, fall out of it, or fall down stairs and seriously injure his or her head. Your baby may crawl as early as 6 months old. Use gates at staircases and close doors to keep your baby out of rooms where he or she might get hurt. Toddlers Children have a hard time on stairs until about 3 years of age. Use gates at staircases to prevent falls. Secure top-heavy furniture to the wall using brackets or wall straps. Large items, including TVs, can fall off furniture onto children. Using window guards can keep children from falling out of windows. Close and lock windows whenever possible. Older Children Many children are not that coordinated until they’re 9 years old. Supervise children’s activities. Make sure safety gear is worn for all activities and sports. FALL SAFETY (501) 364-3400 or (866) 611-3445 • www.archildrens.org/injury_prevention Sources: American Academy of Pediatrics, Safe Kids, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, National Council on Aging Older Adults Falls are the leading cause of injury and injury-related deaths for older adults. One fall can have both physical and psychological effects, limiting one’s ability to maintain independence. Despite the increased risk, falling does not have to be an inevitable part of aging. Follow these simple tips to reduce the risk of falling in your home. 1. Exercise regularly to build leg strength and improve your balance and coordination. Ask your doctor about the best exercise for you. Always remember, “Stay Fit and Flexible!” 2. Make your home safer by making sure all walk ways are well lit and clutter free. Reduce tripping hazards by using non-slip mats and grab rails. 3. Take your time and be patient! Rushing increases your risk of falling. 4. Have your vision and hearing checked regularly. 5. Interactions between medicines can cause you to lose your balance. Review all over-the-counter medicines and prescriptions with your doctor or pharmacist. 6. Limit alcohol consumption. Drinking alcohol may interact with medications and affect balance. 7. Wear proper fitting, supportive footwear with low heels or rubber soles.

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Keep Kids Safe at Every AgeFalls are the leading cause of unintentional injury for children. Falls happen in many different settings and to all age groups. Use the following safety tips to keep kids safe at every age.

Infants• Infants begin to roll over at about 3 months of age, but

every baby develops differently. Your baby could roll over earlier.

• Practice safety when changing diapers. Gather everything you need before you start. Use the safety strap on the changing table. Keep your hands on your baby at all times.

• Put your baby in a safe place, like a crib, when you are not holding him or her. Do not leave your baby on a couch, chair, or bed – the baby could roll off.

• Do not put infant seats or carriers on high surfaces. These include shopping carts, chairs, and tables.

• Do not use rolling walkers. Your baby may tip the walker over, fall out of it, or fall down stairs and seriously injure his or her head.

• Your baby may crawl as early as 6 months old. Use gates at staircases and close doors to keep your baby out of rooms where he or she might get hurt.

Toddlers • Children have a hard time on stairs until about 3 years of

age. Use gates at staircases to prevent falls. • Secure top-heavy furniture to the wall using brackets or

wall straps. Large items, including TVs, can fall off furniture onto children.

• Using window guards can keep children from falling out of windows. Close and lock windows whenever possible.

Older Children• Many children are not that coordinated until they’re 9 years

old. • Supervise children’s activities.• Make sure safety gear is worn for all activities and sports.

FAll SAFETy

(501) 364-3400 or (866) 611-3445 • www.archildrens.org/injury_prevention

Sources: American Academy of Pediatrics, Safe Kids, Center for Disease Control and Prevention,

National Council on Aging

Older Adults Falls are the leading cause of injury and injury-related

deaths for older adults. One fall can have both physical

and psychological effects, limiting one’s ability to

maintain independence. Despite the increased risk,

falling does not have to be an inevitable part of aging.

Follow these simple tips to reduce the risk of falling in

your home.

1. Exercise regularly to build leg strength and

improve your balance and coordination. Ask your

doctor about the best exercise for you. Always

remember, “Stay Fit and Flexible!”

2. Make your home safer by making sure all walk

ways are well lit and clutter free. Reduce tripping

hazards by using non-slip mats and grab rails.

3. Take your time and be patient! Rushing increases

your risk of falling.

4. Have your vision and hearing checked regularly.

5. Interactions between medicines can cause you

to lose your balance. Review all over-the-counter

medicines and prescriptions with your doctor or

pharmacist.

6. Limit alcohol consumption. Drinking alcohol may

interact with medications and affect balance.

7. Wear proper fitting, supportive footwear with

low heels or rubber soles.

Mantenga a los Niños Seguros en Todas las EdadesLas caídas son la mayor causa de lesiones no intencionales en niños. Las caídas ocurren en muchas situaciones diferentes y a todos los grupos de edad. Siga los siguientes consejos para mantener a los niños seguros en todas las edades.

Bebés• Los bebés empiezan a voltearse alrededor de los 3 meses de edad pero

cada bebé se desarrolla diferentemente. Su bebé podría voltearse antes.• Practique seguridad cuando le cambia los pañales. Reúna todo lo

necesario antes de empezar. Use la correa de seguridad en la mesa de cambiar pañales. Mantenga sus manos sobre su bebé en todo momento.

• Coloque a su bebé en un lugar seguro, tal como la cuna, cuando no lo tiene en brazos. No deje a su bebé en el sofá, silla o cama – el bebé podría rodar y caerse.

• No ponga sillas infantiles o porta bebés en sitios altos. Estos incluyen carritos de compras, sillas y mesas.

• No use caminadoras con ruedas. Su bebé podría voltearla y caerse, salirse de la misma o caerse escaleras abajo y lastimarse la cabeza gravemente.

• Su bebé podría gatear tan temprano como a los 6 meses de edad. Use puertas en escaleras y cierre las puertas para mantener a su bebé fuera de cuartos donde podría lastimarse.

Niños Pequeños• Los niños tienen dificultad en escaleras hasta alrededor de 3 años de edad.

Use puertas en las escaleras para prevenir caídas.• Asegure a la pared muebles pesados en área superior utilizando soportes o

correas de pared. Artículos grandes, incluyendo televisores, pueden caerse de los muebles sobre su bebé.

• Utilizando rejas de seguridad podría prevenir que los niños se cayeran de las ventanas. Cierre y mantenga bajo llave las ventanas cuando sea posible.

Older Children• Muchos niños no están tan coordinados hasta los 9 años de edad.• Supervise children’s activities.• Asegúrese que usen equipo de protección para todas las actividades y

deportes.

SEGURIDAD PARA PREVENIR CAIDAS (NIÑOS)

(501) 364-3400 or (866) 611-3445 • www.archildrens.org/IPC

Sources: American Academy of Pediatrics, Safe Kids, Center for

Disease Control and Prevention, National Council on Aging

los adultos mayoresLas caídas son las causas principales de las heridas y las muertes relacionadas con heridas para los adultos mayores. Una caída puede tener efectos tanto físicos como psicológicos limitando la habilidad de mantener su independencia. A pesar del riesgo que aumenta, el caerse no tiene que ser una parte inevitable de la vejez. Siga estas pocas sugerencias para reducir las caídas en su casa.

1. Haga ejercicios regularmente para endurecer sus piernas y mejorar su balance y coordinación. Pregunte a su doctor sobre el mejor ejercicio para usted. Acuérdese siempre “¡manténgase en buena condición física y flexible!”

2. Asegúrese que su casa este segura con buena iluminación en los pasillos y sin desordenes. Reduzca los peligros de tropezarse usando alfombras con respaldo para no resbalarse y barandas para agarrarse.

3. íTómese su tiempo y tenga paciencia! El estar de prisa aumenta su riesgo de una caída.

4. Hágase revisar su visión y audición regularmente.

5. la interacción de medicinas puede causarle su pérdida de balance. Revise todas las medicinas sin receta y las recetadas con su doctor o farmacéutico.

6. limite el consumo de alcohol. Beber alcohol puede interactuar con las medicinas y afectar su balance.

7. Use el calzado apropiado con apoyo de tacones bajos o suelas de caucho.