For children, play is not just about fun and games, it is an essential part of their physical, mental and social-emotional development. When children play, it helps get them their recommended 60 minutes a day of exercise, while also exercising creativity and building relationships with friends, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.

But outdoor play “does not come without risk of injury,” said Dr. Michael Alfonzo, an emergency department physician at NewYork-Presbyterian Komansky Children’s Hospital and NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital. From 2019 to 2021, there was an annual average of approximately 155,900 playground-related injuries to children under the age of 16.

To ensure that children remain safe while playing outdoors, Dr. Alfonzo shares his playground safety recommendations for parents and caregivers, as well as what to bring with them when heading out to play.

Learn more at https://healthmatters.nyp.org/a-parents-guide-to-playground-safety/

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