Childhood Injury Prevention Handbook

Childhood Injury Prevention Handbook

FALLS

Most injuries in preschoolers from falls involve stairway and steps as well as from furniture (beds, tables and chairs, etc).

Use only CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission) approved high chairs to prevent falls.

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Baby walkers do not help with early walking and can be dangerous around stairs.

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Use window and stairway guards to prevent serious falls in preschoolers.

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Never leave an infant unattended on changing table, bed or crib with the guard rail lowered.

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