A young child’s head is heavier than the rest of his body, which increases the risk of toppling over.
Constant supervision is important.
Screens are a weak barrier and give a false sense of security. They are great for keeping insects out but are not strong enough to keep children in.
Shopping cart related injuries are common in children younger than 5 and can result in serious injury.
The Emergency Department [3] at the Montreal Children Hospital sees on average 20 children a year having fallen off shopping carts. The most common injuries seen are head and neck injuries, as well as fractures.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
If you choose to use a shopping cart, is important to:
Half of injuries seen due to the use of bunk beds occurs in children under the age of 4.
Reviewed by Trauma specialists at the Montreal Children’s Hospital.
June 2020
Links
[1] http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/pubs/cons/child-enfant/safe-securite-eng.php#a62
[2] https://www.thechildren.com/health-info/safety-and-wellness/window-precautions
[3] https://www.thechildren.com/departments-and-staff/departments/department-of-emergency
[4] https://childrenfoundation.com/donate-now/
[5] https://www.thechildren.com/departments-and-staff/departments/department-of-trauma