Keep kids safe while taking part in outdoor play activities
23/06/2010 It's well know that items like trampoline safety nets are important to help children avoid getting injured when they take part in outdoor play activities.
However, when kids are running around and playing outdoors they are likely to get the occasional bump or bruise.
According to St John Ambulance, it is for this reason that parents should make sure they have basic first aid training.
Clive James, first aid training development manager at the charity, said that there are many injuries which parents can treat themselves, without having to resort to visiting the doctor.
He added: "It's important that if parents feel worried about their child's injury they should always seek medical help."
Earlier this week, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons reminded parents to ensure their children are safe when taking part in outdoor play activities, as the number of head injuries traditionally increases in the summer months.
The organisation said that there was a "modest decrease" in the number of children hitting their head while jumping on a trampoline in 2009, despite figures across all activities increasing.
However, when kids are running around and playing outdoors they are likely to get the occasional bump or bruise.
According to St John Ambulance, it is for this reason that parents should make sure they have basic first aid training.
Clive James, first aid training development manager at the charity, said that there are many injuries which parents can treat themselves, without having to resort to visiting the doctor.
He added: "It's important that if parents feel worried about their child's injury they should always seek medical help."
Earlier this week, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons reminded parents to ensure their children are safe when taking part in outdoor play activities, as the number of head injuries traditionally increases in the summer months.
The organisation said that there was a "modest decrease" in the number of children hitting their head while jumping on a trampoline in 2009, despite figures across all activities increasing.
