Regular visits to the playground are beneficial for the children. Not only does it allow them to exercise through free play, it also helps them meet new friends and stimulate their imagination.
But, as parents, you should also keep watch of your kids. Playgrounds are known to present many injury opportunities. That’s why it’s also important for parents to know the importance of playground first aid knowledge and preparedness. Before letting your child walk out the door of your home, your bag should already include a playground first aid kit.
Stock up your first aid kit with these items to let your kids have the fun they want all day.
Pain Medications
Potential injuries are everywhere. Whether going to an indoor or outdoor playground, you are required to bring pain medications in your first aid kit. This kind of medicine relieves the pain children feel when they get hurt or injured.
Adhesive Bandages
Playgrounds are all about free play. Children will always be running, jumping, and even shouting with all the fun they’re experiencing. That’s why cuts and scrapes are common for active children.
Children can run around and suddenly trip or even get scrapes from sharp objects around them. If felt, this forces them to stop playing or even cry out loud due to the pain.
Carrying adhesive bandages are great to get the job done. There are many types of bandages, such as triangular and tubular. Always make sure to bring different kinds of bandages to cater to different injuries. You can also bring fun bandages with designs uplift their mood.
Topical Ointments and Sprays
Playing in outdoor playgrounds makes your children exposed to the sunny warm weather. The weather makes children more prone to sunburns, bug bites, and insect bites.
The heat can affect the temperatures of play equipment. Children can suffer minor burns after touching metal rails and handles that were exposed to the sun all day. Always bring a topical burn ointment or spray to treat any minor burns immediately. On the other hand, exposure can also cause sunburn. So, make sure to apply sunscreen to your kids 30 minutes before leaving the house.
Insect and bug bites are also common during the warm season. The presence of bees, hornets, wasps, fire ants, mosquitoes, and more will only hinder their playtime. Include a topical cream specifically for this to be ready whenever a bite or sting happens.
Moisturizer, Allergy Medicine, and Vaseline
Warm weather also brings out pollen or ragweed, resulting in eyes, runny noses, or even severe reactions. It’s important to get prepared with moisturizer, allergy medicine, and Vaseline to remove allergies and let children have the time of their lives in the playground.
A Pair of Tweezers and Scissors
Aside from medicine, adhesive bandages, sunscreen, and moisturizer, there are also other essentials you need to bring with you. A pair of tweezers is helpful when there are splinters or even stingers stuck in your child’s skin. Use the pair of tweezers to remove these.
On the other hand, scissors are a must. Always bring one to conveniently cut gauze, bandages, tape, shoelaces, packaging, and more, especially when in a hurry.
As parents, bringing first aid kits anywhere you go will help avoid further pain or progression of injuries while going home or to the hospital. Place your playground first aid kit in a durable container that you can bring on the go for easy access. Accidents can happen anytime, so it’s better to be prepared than sorry.
It’s the responsibility of parents to protect their children from danger. That’s why never forget your first aid kit anywhere you go with your children.
Also, don’t forget to check the play equipment if there are sharp ends, splinters, and other potential items that could cause harm or injuries. Playground operators should always maintain their play equipment for the safety of the children. In case of adding new equipment, it’s better to get it from a trusted manufacturer.
iREC is a playground equipment manufacturer that is trusted by clients in the Philippines. With years of experience, we pride ourselves on innovative designs and quality products we bring to our clients’ playgrounds. Experience quality equipment and service. Reach out to us to get started with your next playground project.
Phone: +63 47 250 2779 / +63 047 251 3139
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