Tips to Make Outdoor Games Safe for Children

Outdoor games are good for children. Apart from keeping them physically active, these games also improve their creativity and imagination skills, and also improve their social skills. However, like any other sport, even outdoor games come with their own set of risks. And hence safety always takes the front seat. Here are a few important tips to make sure kids enjoy their games in a safe environment. 

• Choose a safe area to play. Open and flat space are usually safe as they do not have pot holes or traffic. One can also spot any sharp objects on plain surfaces. However, the area must be inspected for hazards before the children are left out to play.

• Set clear rules for children such as no pushing and no rough play. They must stay within boundaries and must always obey the supervising parent or adult. 

• Parents or organizers must ensure all the gear provided for outdoor games fits the age group of the children. Safety equipment such as helmets for skating and biking must be provided.

• Active supervision is a must. Adults must be close enough so as to intervene when necessary. Multiple adults must be available for supervising a larger group. 

• A first aid kit must be kept handy to take care of small injuries, stings and scraps. Keep emergency numbers on speed dial to report incidents and get help faster. Children should also be trained to practice emergency plans.

• Adults too must take care of themselves by taking frequent breaks, staying hydrated and eating snacks to avoid fatigue and exhaustion. They should rest when they need to.

• Kids and adults must dress appropriate for the outdoor games. Proper shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, sun hats and sunscreen are a must. 

• Educate the children about nature, unfamiliar animals, poison ivy, bees, ants, snakes, etc. They must be trained to report any unusual things rather than touching them.  

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