Swinging is a popular recreational activity for children, but if you don't pay attention to safety, it may also bring the risk of accidents. If you happen to have a child, then the safety of the swing cannot be ignored. Below, I will share with you a few small suggestions:
1.Pay attention to the safety of the swing facilities
When you choose a swing, it is best to choose a wooden or metal material. These two materials are more solid and stable and can withstand the weight of the child. At the same time, the swing seat should not be too large or too small. It is best to choose one that just fits the size of the child's body. The seat material should be soft, comfortable, and environmentally friendly to avoid hurting the skin and damaging clothes. In addition, the joints of the swing must be firm and there must be no signs of wear or breakage.
2. Conduct a safety check before playing
Before your child plays on the swing, you must carefully conduct a safety check, including: facility safety and environmental safety. The former is to check whether the swing is old and damaged and whether it is firmly installed; the latter is to check whether there are obstacles around the swing, whether there are protective objects under the swing, whether the child is wearing suitable clothes for swinging, etc.
3. Teach the correct use knowledge
Ā Most children are young and do not pay attention to safety issues when playing on the swing. Many of them even play in the wrong posture. At this time, you need to teach and correct them. For example, teach children how to keep balance on the swing; hold the rope tightly when swinging; do not swing too high; wait until the swing stops before getting off; do not stay by the swing, etc.
4. Do a good job of accompanying and supervising
When many parents take their children to play, they don't care about it. This behavior is very likely to bring safety hazards. When children play on the swing, you must accompany them. On the one hand, you can help push the swing and control the swing amplitude; on the other hand, you can always pay attention to the child's movements and situation.
5. Prepare medical first aid items
You must not only do a good job of risk prevention and control when swinging, but also do a good job of first aid and treatment after the danger occurs. You can prepare a first aid kit containing medical items such as Band-Aids, iodine, and bandages on a daily basis to ensure effective treatment of bruises and collision accidents. In addition, for some special seasons and weather, you can also prepare medicines to prevent heatstroke, colds, and mosquitoes.
6. Ensure safety when building a swing set yourself?
In addition to swinging in public places, you may like to build a swing set at home to play. When building a swing yourself, you cannot ignore the structural safety. You need to work hard on the materials and control the safe area. The distance between the swings should be at least 2 feet, and the distance between the main support frame and the swing should be no less than 30 inches to prevent entanglement and collision; the distance between the swing and the ground should also be more than 2 feet, and there should be a 2-foot open space around the swing, and a comfortable and flat drop zone should be set up. The length of the drop zone should be at least twice the height of the swing frame to prevent the risk of falling. In addition, do not put too many seats in the self-built swing. Two are the safest and most reasonable structures. You should also do a good job of swing maintenance on a daily basis to avoid rust caused by rain and other hidden dangers.
The swing may be your childhood memory, but also a source of happiness for children. I hope that you can improve safety awareness and upgrade safety skills so that children can feel the beauty and joy of swinging in a safe and relaxed atmosphere!
