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Preschoolers
may want to use power tools just like the parents do. When
not in use, power tools should be unplugged and kept well
out of the reach of children.
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When playing near any body of water,
children should wear safety approved life
jackets.
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Small swimming pools are fun, but
preschoolers may slip, fall, and even drown in a small
amount of water. Parent should keep an eye on their
children's water play.
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Preschoolers like to run fast; they do
not stop to think about rugs that slip. Some parents simply
remove rugs during this period. Others make certain areas of
the home "off-limits."
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Supervision is necessary when
preschoolers play in public park areas. High slides,
swinging swings, and moving merry-go-rounds may injure a
child who is too excited to be cautious.
Preschoolers have the curiosity and motor skills to
get themselves in trouble. Parents should try to be
constantly aware of where their preschoolers are and what
they are doing.
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Preschoolers may mistake vitamins,
aspirins, or other medications for candy and eat them. All
bottles should have safety lids, but more importantly, none
should be left within the reach of children.
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Marshall
Cultural Atlas