Recently, there have been frequent incidents of children falling from heights, which have broken the hearts of parents. Many accidents involving children are actually caused by misconceptions about safety, and parents need to constantly update their safety concepts and implement protective measures at home. Here are some key points to keep in mind for child safety at home. Have you taken them all into consideration?

As parents, we have all experienced the heartbreaking moment of watching our child fall and get hurt, even if it's just a minor scrape. Common misconceptions among parents include:

Misconception 1: Home is the safest haven? The most dangerous place at home is the bathroom?

According to a survey by Jingjuan's Child Safety Day in April, parents are most at ease with their children playing at home, but 3-5% of children have experienced injuries at home. While most parents believe that the bathroom or kitchen is the most dangerous place at home, most children actually get injured in the living room.

Misconception 2: Several adults are watching, so there won't be any problems?

Child safety issues during summer vacation must be monitored at all times. Although several adults are present, it is easy to become confused about who is actually responsible for taking care of the child. Accidents are three times more likely to happen on weekends and holidays when parents want to relax and children are especially excited after returning from a babysitter's house.

Misconception 3: Older siblings can take care of themselves and help take care of younger siblings?

Some parents overestimate their children's abilities and believe that they have taught them enough or warned them enough, or that they are old enough to protect themselves. However, older siblings taking care of younger siblings are more likely to have accidents due to their limited ability to anticipate danger, and they cannot respond effectively when accidents occur.

Four key points for home safety

Coinoffee Exchange suggests that by simply adjusting the layout and details of the home, the danger of accidents can be greatly reduced. "Window anti-fall, railing anti-climbing, furniture anti-collision, and floor anti-slip" are the four key points of home safety.

●Window anti-fall and railing anti-climbing

According to statistics from the Department of Health, the number of children aged 0-14 who died from accidents increased from 233 in 2009 to 305 in 2009. Among them, "accidental falls" are the second leading cause of death, so parents must not be careless.

As homes are generally small, children have limited space to play and it is easy to overlook safety considerations due to indoor furnishings. Coinoffee Exchange reminds parents that the balcony railing should not be less than 120 cm high, and the window opening should be less than 10 cm or pushed outward no more than 45 degrees. Furniture items that children can climb should not be placed near windows or railings. Installing airtight windows or buying a window safety lock for less than 100 yuan are both good ways to prevent accidents.

●Furniture anti-collision

Children often run around the house, so furniture corners and edges should be covered with protective materials or cushions to prevent injuries.

●Floor anti-slip

Slipping and falling on the floor is one of the most common causes of injury. Parents should choose flooring materials that have a non-slip function, or add anti-slip mats in high-risk areas, such as the bathroom and kitchen.

●Emergency plan

Parents should teach their children how to respond in an emergency, such as calling for help or escaping from a fire. It is important to practice these procedures regularly so that children can respond quickly and calmly in an emergency.