Backyard Fun In The Sun. Learn How To Reduce The Chance For Play Set Injuries This Summer

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Backyard Fun In The Sun. Learn How To Reduce The Chance For Play Set Injuries This Summer

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According to the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), there were nearly 47,000 injuries to children under age 15 on home playgrounds in the latest year studied. The chance of these injuries occurring--ranging from bumps and bruises to head trauma--can be reduced by following some simple guidelines.

Backyard Fun In The Sun. Learn How To Reduce The Chance For Play Set Injuries This Summer

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Now that the weather is warmer and kids are heading outdoors to play, it is important for parents to take some essential precautions to create a safer backyard play environment. According to the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), there were nearly 47,000 injuries to children under age 15 on home playgrounds in the last year studied. The chance of these injuries occurring-ranging from bumps and bruises to head trauma-can be reduced by following some simple guidelines.

"Nothing is more important than active adult supervision to enforce the rules that will help prevent a serious injury on backyard playgrounds," says Meri-K Appy, president of the nonprofit Home Safety Council. "In addition, parents and caregivers should make sure their children's play set is age-appropriate and in good condition-and that the surface underneath and around the equipment provides a soft landing if and when their kids do take a tumble."