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Falls

Falls are injuries caused by accidentally dropping from one level to another, often involving stairs, windows, furniture, or elevated surfaces.

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Childproofing and preventing accidents at home children

Childproofing and preventing accidents at home children

Begin with developmental risk assessment Safety planning should follow what a child can do now and what they are likely to do next. Infants may roll, crawl, and pull to stand before caregivers have adjusted the environment. Toddlers can climb, drag chairs, open low cabinets, and move rapidly toward hazards. Preschool children may understand simple […]