Keep Safety in Mind During Holiday Shopping

by | Dec 9, 2016 | News | 0 comments



Ashley Regional Medical Center is offering some important tips to have a happy and safe Christmas. For younger children, avoid toys with small parts. Anything that can fit inside of a toilet paper roll can be choked on. Make sure toys aren’t too loud as loud toys can cause damage when children hold them close to their ears. Remember to include a helmet and safety gear with new scooters, skates, bikes or other active toys. There were more than 3.2 million toy-related injuries between 1990 and 2011, many requiring an ER visit. “These accidents are devastating for children and their families, especially when they take place during the holidays,” shares Pediatrician Dr. Daniel Kwak. “To prevent these incidents from occurring, we must be mindful of potential hazards and be conscientious about selecting age-appropriate toys to help keep children safe and healthy.”

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