AVOID CHILDHOOD ACCIDENTS AT CHRISTMAS: 11 TIPS TO HAVE A HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON

Christmas is here, and with it the school holidays also arrive. With children at home all day, the kitchen running at full capacity and the festive atmosphere that is lived in homes, it is easy to relax and let your guard down with the vigilance of the little ones. In fact, according to statistics, the Christmas season is one of the times of the year where more domestic accidents occur.

Therefore, Today we want to review the basic security measures that we should keep in mind to celebrate a happy and incident-free Christmas.

Be very careful with Christmas lights

No electronic device should be handled by children, but it is likely that the Christmas lights will call your attention powerfully and if they see the loose cable they decide to plug or manipulate them without our presence.

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It is important that we explain to children that you should never plug the tree lights alone, nor manipulate them when they are plugged into the electric current. In addition, we must take the following precautionary measures:

Check that the cables and plugs are not damaged, because being something that we use from year to year is likely to suffer some deterioration.
Do not place the lights near curtains or upholstery.
Do not leave the lights on all night, or for prolonged periods of time without supervision.
Hide the cable from the lights, so that it is not visible to children, and protect the plugs.

Is your Christmas decoration safe?

You may not have noticed check if your home's Christmas decoration is safe for children, especially if you have very young children. And it is that in a house with babies and young children all precaution is little, and more when the Christmas decorations capture their attention so much.

Watch your Bethlehem Portal and tree ornaments they do not contain small parts, or that can be easily detached and have the children put it in their mouths. Similarly, fleeing glass ornaments or delicate materials that if broken could cause cuts.

As it is impossible to prevent children from picking up the tree ornaments or removing the figures from the Crib to play with them, at least ensure that they are safe.

Replace traditional candles with LED candles

This time of year also invites decoration with candles: they are beautiful, bring a warm touch to the home and dress the table in an elegant way. But the truth is that they are very dangerous for children. And, what little has not hesitated to lay hands on the candles on the cake of his first birthdays?

The fire may catch your attention, and more so if the candle has children's decorations or Christmas motifs. Therefore, it is advisable to replace them with LED candles that work with batteries and give a realistic but safe appearance. In this way, we will avoid burns and any other related incident.

The kitchen, dangerous terrain

At Christmas, the house is filled with family and friends with whom to enjoy great dinners and festive meals, and for that, the kitchen must work at full capacity: oven and burning stove can pose a serious danger if children play or run around, or are in the kitchen without adult supervision.

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Also, remember to follow these safety tips:

Place the handles of the pans inwards, so that children cannot reach them
Cooking in the innermost fires from the kitchen, to prevent the child from reaching the pots and burning.
Do not leave knives within reach, scissors or any other kitchen utensil that the child can take.

Chew well and eat quietly, essential to avoid choking

At lunchtime, watch that there is no food within the reach of the little ones likely to cause choking (such as nuts, so typical of this time of year). It is also important to monitor how we give the grapes to children on the night of 31, because the rush to finish them all and the characteristics of this food, are a bad combination.

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Also, remind children of the importance of chew well before swallowing and eat quietly and without hurry. Nothing to run, jump, play or laugh out loud while having food in your mouth.

Beware of sweets and food robbers!

At this time we should all avoid binge eating, as they could cause digestive problems and end up ruining the holidays. But especially during pregnancy and childhood it is important to follow this advice, and not eat copiously and compulsively.

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Children are especially prone to indigestion, since they do not have the same control at the time of eating that we have adults, and they can get crammed with sweets or other foods without any measure. Therefore, parents should control the situation and make sure they enjoy the food, but with measure.

Always approved and supervised toys

Toy safety is one of the most important things We must keep in mind, because our children spend many hours playing with them, and at Christmas the house is filled with new acquisitions.

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Therefore, before delivering a toy to a child for the first time, carefully observe its appearance, instructions for use or assembly, security warnings and any other indication of the manufacturer.

In addition, it is important that you consider the following aspects:

The toy must contain the CE seal, which indicates that it has been manufactured in accordance with the safety, health and environmental protection requirements demanded by the European Union.
It must be appropriate to the child's age, and if your child is under three years of age, check that it does not contain small parts that can be brought to the mouth.
It cannot have edges, burrs, tips or edges that can be cut.
Pay special attention to children's makeup and nail polish, as they must comply with a series of strict requirements that guarantee the safety of children.

Alkaline and button batteries: necessary for toys, but far from the reach of children

Alkaline batteries and button batteries are an essential part of the operation of some toys and games, but especially those of button (which we also find in watches, remote controls, alarm clocks ...) can cause serious accidents if the child swallows them or He puts them in his nose or ear. Therefore, we believe they deserve special mention.

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We must check that the battery compartment of the toy is perfectly closed, and that children cannot open it by themselves. In this sense, most toys come with a screw cap that can only be opened with tools.

It is also essential to store batteries in a safe place out of reach of children, and once used Discard them quickly to avoid being stored in a closet to which the child can have access.

Experts advise against using pyrotechnics

At Christmas, and especially on New Year's Eve, fireworks and firecrackers are one of the biggest fun for many people. But, according to Mapfre experts, the fireworks use is behind 90 percent of fires that occur on these dates, so they advise not to use it.

And if this were not enough, remember that rockets can also cause severe burns and damage to the auditory and respiratory system, as well as being a real torture for children with autism and children with high sensitivity.

Avoid crowds

At Christmas, the offer of children's leisure is multiplied, especially in large cities. Plays and movies for children, Christmas markets, street shows, fairs ... Shopping centers are also packed with people buying or finalizing details for the holidays, and agglomerations are the perfect breeding ground for a child to say goodbye or let go of the hand, and get lost.

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Therefore, if you can, it is better to avoid especially crowded sites, as well as the "rush hours" of shopping, entry and exit of shows, meal times ... But if we cannot do it, the Civil Guard reminds us of the importance of teaching children to ask a police for help If they get clueless. Identification bracelets or writing our phone number in a visible place are also good resources.

When traveling by road, do it safely

And if on this Christmas holiday you plan to make a road trip with your children, we remind you of the important safety rules that you must follow:

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Children should always travel in an approved child restraint system, and preferably up to four years, at least. Also, remember that the DGT advises that children under 1.50 cm always travel in a safety device.
When you feel your child in his SRI, check that the seat belt is fastened correctly and the bands pass through the clavicle and pelvis, never over the soft parts of the body. In case of harness, check that they are not twisted and the tension is correct.
Do not put the child in his chair with his coat on, as it is very dangerous and could detract from the safety belt in case of sudden braking or collision.
Properly secure the cargo of the trunk, and avoid carrying loose objects inside the car interior. Also, if your pet also travels with you, it must be properly tied.
If you are traveling with a baby, remember that experts advise making frequent stops every hour and a half, in order to avoid prolonged posture in group 0 chairs that could cause postural asphyxiation.

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