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Play Safety
Follow the links in the list below to find information on safety issues for children when playing and using play equipment.
Reviewed December 2011
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7 Resources Found
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| Title: | Toy safety |
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| 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: | Nov 2011 |
| Title: | Great! A playground |
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| 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: | Jul 2011 |
| Title: | Child safety - playground equipment |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | Falls from playground equipment often result in injury. 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: | Jun 2011 |
| Title: | Scooters and safety |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | The scooter (also known as a foot or kick 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 (mandatory) and guards for the wrists, elbows and knees. Teach your child road safety rules. |
| Date: | Mar 2011 |
| Title: | Bicycles, scooters and skateboards |
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| 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: | Jan 2011 |
| Title: | How children develop: 3-5 years: play and safety |
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| Publisher: | Queensland Health |
| Description: | This fact sheet describes how 3-5 year old children develop through play and safety issues to be aware of. |
| Date: | Jul 2009 |
| Title: | How children develop: 2-3 years: play and safety |
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| Publisher: | Queensland Health |
| Description: | This factsheet is about development of 2 to 3 year old children through play, and also the types of safety precautions parents and carers should keep in mind. |
| Date: | Jul 2009 |
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