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Anticipate and Participate to Prevent Injury Childrens Memorial Hermann Hospital Specialist Offers Tips for Keeping Holidays Fun and Accident-Free Tip Sheet: How to Prevent Common Childhood Injuries During the Holidays Falls •Be sure that doors to balconies and patios are secure. •Install child safety gates near stairs. •If you open windows to balance the temperature in your home, keep children away from the area and be sure the windows are locked when closed. •Supervise infants in bouncy seats. Keep seats flat on the floor and never place on furniture. •Be aware of the dangers of falling televisions, which have caused serious injury and even death in toddlers. •Be sure the TV is out of reach and on a stable surface. Toddlers may try to pull up or climb on the TV, causing it to fall. •Do not track TV cords across the floor or through doorways. Toddlers may play with or pull on cords and cause the TV to fall. Motor Vehicle Accidents •Ensure that all passengers are secured in seat belts or safety seats. •Children under 12 years old and 80 pounds must ride in the back seat. •Read the directions on child safety seats; many seats are installed incorrectly. •Be sure the safety seat is anchored to the seat belt. Improperly anchored seats can cause children to become projectiles in a crash. Motor Vehicle/Pedestrian Crashes •Always hold your childs hand near vehicles, especially near stores and in parking lots. Even children who know to be careful around cars can become easily ...

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