Play Safety

Follow the links in the list below to find information on safety issues for children when playing and using play equipment.

Updated January 2009

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Title:   Great! A playground
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   There are lots of different kinds of playgrounds but whatever type of playground it is, you need to have a check around before you play.
Date:   Feb 2009
Title:   Toy safety
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   For children to get the most out of toys they must be safe and the right toy for the child's age and ability.
Date:   Jan 2009
Title:   Bicycles, scooters and skateboards
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   A guide to how protective gear, safety lessons, role modelling by parents and riding in a safe place reduce the dangers of using toys with wheels.
Date:   Oct 2008
Title:   Media release. New safety guidelines for children and young people in sport
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   The Australian Government has moved to make sport safer for young Australians with the launch by the Federal Minister for Sport, Kate Ellis, of new national guidelines to promote safety in sport and a national sport injury prevention program.
Date:   Sep 2008
Title:   Playing safely
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Injury is the commonest cause of death and disability in the 1 to 3 year age group, and even small injuries can cause children a lot of pain. Most injuries happen at home. Some are caused by adults playing roughly with babies .
Date:   Jul 2008
Title:   Scooters and safety
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The scooter is a popular toy for children and adults. Falls and collisions with cars and pedestrians are common, especially for children. Essential safety equipment includes a safety helmet and guards for the wrists, elbows and knees. Teach your child road safety rules.
Date:   May 2008
Title:   Baby play and learning: in a nutshell
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   This in-a-nutshell guide explains how play helps children learn and offers some simple play ideas for babies aged 3-12 months.
Date:   May 2008
Title:   Child safety - playground equipment
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Children using playground equipment are most often injured by falls. You can reduce the risk by always supervising your child, limiting their play to age-appropriate equipment and teaching them to use the equipment sensibly.
Date:   Jan 2008
Title:   Playing with your baby
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   An introduction to the type of play babies enjoy and how it makes their brains develop. Includes advice on age-appropriate games and toys.
Date:   Jan 2008
Title:   Bathing your toddler
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   Step-by-step instructions for bathing a toddler. Includes information on dealing with fear of the bath or the plughole, and on taking a shower.
Date:   Jan 2008
Title:   Tooth loss in children
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Baby teeth (milk teeth) are important even though they eventually fall out. Baby teeth allow the child to chew food, and they reserve the spaces in gum tissue for future adult teeth. Knocked-out teeth can be saved if they are properly cared for.
Date:   Aug 2007
Title:   Playgrounds: fun without tears
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   Safety in playgrounds, backyards and on trampolines
Date:   Jan 2007
Title:   Will my child get hurt?
Publisher:   Raising Children Network (RCN)
Description:   Proper equipment, warming up, rest breaks during physical activity, supervision and other precautions can help prevent injuries in children when they play sport or are active.
Date:   Dec 2006
Title:   Dental health tips for primary schoolers
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Supervise toothbrushing with a fluoride toothpaste, especially after meals, and teach your children to use dental floss as they get older.
Date:   Nov 2000
Title:   A parents' guide to holiday safety
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:   Swimming pools, children's toys, bikes, Christmas lights and warm weather are all ingredients for having fun in the summer but they also have the potential to cause harm. Some good advice is offered for keeping children out of trouble.
Date:   Dec 1998
Title:   How safe are children's playgrounds?
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:   An average of 19 children a day are admitted to hospital as a result of injuring themselves in a playground. Advice on how to help children avoid injuries on playground equipment is offered.
Date:   Jun 1997
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