As the Lunar New Year approaches, adults often neglect their children due to busyness, which can lead to various accidents and health hazards. To ensure your child’s safety, parents should be aware of potential accidents and take preventive measures.
1. Common Accidents Causing Injuries to Young Children During Tet
According to BSCK2 Nguyen Minh Tien, Deputy Director of the Pediatric Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City, during the busy year-end period when people prepare for Tet, young children aged 1-3 years old are often left unattended.
At this young age, children are susceptible to accidents such as choking on small objects, burns, drowning, trauma, drinking toxic chemicals, and electric shocks, among others.
These accidents can be life-threatening and may even lead to death if not detected early.
Children can easily choke when laughing, crying, and eating nuts
One of the most common accidents is choking on small objects, such as sunflower seeds, watermelon seeds, and betel nuts, which are commonly consumed during Tet. Children are especially prone to choking when they are laughing, crying, and eating these nuts.
Additionally, many families decorate their homes with flashing string lights, which can attract young children and lead to electric shocks if they touch the lights.
Flashing string lights used for decoration
It is also common for families to use tablecloths and place hot tea pots, thermoses, or hot food on them. Children may accidentally pull on the tablecloth, causing hot food or drinks to spill and result in burns.
Children may pull on the tablecloth, causing hot food to spill
Another common hazard is drowning. Young children often play and run in the yard, especially near water features such as miniature mountains, ponds, or water tanks, where they can fall and drown.
For younger children who are curious and explore their surroundings by putting things in their mouths, toxic chemicals and cleaning products can pose a serious danger if ingested.
Cleaning products can be hazardous if ingested
2. How to Prevent Accidents for Young Children During Tet
- Avoid giving young children sunflower seeds, watermelon seeds, or betel nuts to eat. If you do give them these nuts, closely supervise them while they eat.
- Minimize the use of flashing decorative lights or keep them out of children’s reach. Cover electrical outlets with safety caps.
- Avoid using tablecloths or secure them firmly to avoid children pulling them down.
- Do not have water features inside the house if you have young children.
- Do not store toxic chemicals in beverage containers and keep them out of children’s sight and reach.
- It is best for parents to feed their children directly to prevent them from running around with utensils, which can cause accidents.
Tips to prevent accidents and keep children safe during Tet
These are some of the common accidents that can occur during Tet, and by being aware of them, parents can take the necessary precautions to ensure their children have a safe and happy holiday.
Source: Education and Times Newspaper
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