Protecting Your Children - The Importance of Playground Safety

Protecting Your Children - The Importance of Playground Safety
Taking your child to the playground can be a great way to get some exercise, bond with your child, and allow him or her to interact with other children. However, in some unfortunate instances, a fun afternoon at the playground can come to an abrupt end if your child suffers a playground injury. Dangerous conditions on playgrounds, including equipment malfunctions, poor surface designs, and reckless behavior, cause thousands of child injuries every year in the United States. In fact, one study found that on average, over 200,000 children are treated in emergency rooms for injuries they suffered while on a playground.