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1. Protecting Kids During Playtime

2. Play has often been called the work of
children, a time when they exercise
growing bodies, wild imaginations and
all-important friendships.

3. Whether your youngster is cavorting at the
beach, on the playground, in the back yard
or playing with other kids at day camp ...

4. ... you’ll want to make sure they’re
having fun and staying free of any
major injuries (the occasional scraped
knee is pretty unavoidable!).

5. Protect your youngsters and their pals
from playtime hazards by following
some sound safety guidelines.

6. Adult Supervision

7. There’s no replacing appropriate adult
supervision. From a neighborhood parent to a
caring summer day camp counselor, supervision is
the number one factor in keeping play time safe
and protected.
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8. When watching a group of kids be mindful of
pushing, shoving or overcrowding play
equipment. Of course, waterfront supervision
requires the highest level of vigilance; it only
takes a second for tragedy to strike.
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9. Kids should also be taught to play
responsibly, not roughhousing on
equipment like slides and jungle
gyms, sliding feet first and not
climbing on outside guardrails.

10. Playground Safety

11. Playgrounds, from a simple swing set to an elaborate and
colorful play-scape, are perennial kid favorites.

12. Before you turn the little ones loose, however, do a quick
inspection of the premises to check for some common hazards.

13. Be sure equipment appears well-maintained and free
of sharp objects, protruding screws or nails, splinters,
debris, stumps and standing water. Keep kids under
five off equipment made for the “big kids”.
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14. If possible, don’t go to a playground with concrete,
grass or dirt groundcover; shredded woodchips,
rubber mats, sand or other loosely filled materials
about 12 inches deep and extending out at least six
feet from play structures provide the safest surface.
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15. The combined height of the
playground structure and the child
standing on the highest point
should not be higher than 12 feet
for optimum safety.

16. Sand boxes should be clear sticks,
bugs and broken glass and ideally
should be covered at night to
prevent being used as a “litter
box” by roaming animals.

17. Bike Safety

18. Everyone knows that no one, kids
included, should take even the
shortest bike ride without a helmet;
bike injuries account for more
emergency room injuries in kids from
five to 15 than any other sport.

19. Make sure your youngster wears
one at all times and that it’s
properly fitted.

20. Kids should also have lights on
their bikes, wear reflective gear
and know the rules of the road;
it’s estimated that reflectors
reduce the risk of being hit by a
car by about 85 percent.

21. Many community centers, police
forces and fire districts conduct
bike safety classes; look for one
in your neighborhood this spring.

22. If preschoolers are cruising
around your driveway, block off
the path with an extension ladder
to stop them from drifting into
the street.

23. Waterfront Safety

24. Warm weather is on the way (finally!) and you and the
kids will soon be sinking your toes in the sand. Even if
your kids know how to swim, it’s important to keep a
sharp eye on them.

25. Swim only at lifeguarded beaches, look out for round
waves and rip currents and protect your neck by diving in
feet first unless you are positive the water is very deep.

26. Young children or inexperienced swimmers should
wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket both in and
around the water.

27. Let your kids enjoy the experience of
summer day camp at Maplewood
Summer Day Camp.

28. Experienced staff will keep your child both
safe and busy with arts and crafts, games,
water sports, gymnastics and more.

29. Visit the site at
www.maplewoodyearround.com

30. 150 Foundry St. (Route 106)
PO Box 88 (Mailing)
South Easton, MA 02375
Email: info@maplewoodyearround.com
Telephone: (508) 238-2387
FAX: (508) 238-1154