Playground Safety Tip: Avoid Going Down the Slide with Your Baby
Taking your baby down the playground slide might seem fun, but it can be dangerous. Sliding with your baby on your lap increases the risk of injury, including breaking their leg.
Why It’s Dangerous
Leg Injuries: Your baby’s leg can get caught between you and the slide, causing fractures or breaks.
Unpredictable Movement: The combined weight can increase speed, making it hard to control the descent.
Safer Alternatives
Independent Sliding: Let your baby slide independently when they are old enough and can sit up on their own.
Support at the Bottom: Stand at the bottom of the slide to catch and support your baby as they come down.
Toddler-Friendly Slides: Only let your baby slide down small, short, toddler-friendly slides.
Belly Down: Encourage your baby to go down the slide on their bellies, feet first, for added safety.
@honeycombapp_ This is such counterintuitive parent advice that we just had to share it…so many babies and toddlers go to the emergency room because dad was trying to make it SAFER for baby to go down the slide, by seating baby on their lap. Shocker alert that it’s actually safer for baby to go down the slide alone! Share this with a new first time dad who just can’t wait to go down the slide with baby ! #firstimemom #newmom #newmomtips #newdad #newparents #babysafety #newborn #babytips ♬ Symphony No. 40, 1st movement Mozart(1254992) - takai
Additional Tips
Temperature Check: On sunny days, check that playground equipment like slides are not too hot.
Appropriate Clothing: Dress your baby in clothes that allow free movement and shoes with proper grip.
Supervise Closely: Always keep a close eye on your baby to prevent accidents, especially if there are older kids around.
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