How safe for children's health to celebrate the New Year holidays? What could be dangerous these days? A Christmas tree, firecrackers, fireworks, an emotional outburst, frost and holiday dishes: what should parents foresee in order not to darken the New Year's mood? You will find the answer to these and other questions in this article.
From late December to mid-January, rescue services, firefighters and ambulances are on high alert. And it is not surprising, because this is the period of New Year's celebrations. But what's interesting is that most of the problems might not have arisen if adults were more attentive to children.
Holidays lift your spirits, but also bring in a little carelessness. When is vigilance especially important?
Christmas tree
Kids are especially interested in the New Year's beauty in the forest. And how can you not try to touch her, if there are so many interesting things on the tree! Such attempts to pick up the beckoning shiny Christmas tree decorations often end up with both broken toys and the falling of the Christmas tree. To prevent such a nuisance, it is recommended to strengthen the tree well in the chosen place. To do this, you can tie the tree with a rope to a battery or other stable object.
If the baby has already learned how to climb onto a chair, then you should not place the tree on any hill. The child, after numerous attempts, will reach a sparkling miracle. It is safer to put the tree on the floor, and buy Christmas tree decorations only from unbreakable materials.
If there are some cute, but very small New Year's toys hanging on the tree, then a very small child can easily swallow them. Therefore, when choosing toys, choose shatterproof, as well as large ones.
Christmas tree garlands also require special attention, as they can shock you. In addition, with an increased load on the power grid and the presence of old electrical wiring, spontaneous combustion can occur. That is why garlands should be used, which include up to 50 lights.
If you, by all means, want to decorate the Christmas tree with lights, then choose those bulbs that run on batteries, and not from the electrical network. You can't even imagine how many children are taken to hospitals during the New Year holidays after being hit by electricity from contact with such wires.
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Pyrotechnics
The overwhelming majority of parents agree that firecrackers and fireworks are not fun for children. Unpleasant situations happen as a result of violation of operating rules. That is why it is strongly recommended that you carefully read the instructions before starting the fireworks, even if this is not the first time you do it. And now - some tips.
- To prevent the occurrence of a fire hazard, fireworks should be launched only in places where there is a lot of free space.
- The sparks should go out in the sky and not reach the ground, so the pyrotechnics are mounted exclusively vertically.
- Pyrotechnic toys contain a large number of chemicals that emit harmful smoke during combustion. It can provoke poisoning, which is why fireworks are launched exclusively on the street.
- Pyrotechnics make a lot of noise, and loud noises can negatively affect the eardrums. Children must be at a safe distance from the launch site. Young children may be intimidated by the sounds that come from using firecrackers and fireworks. To avoid this, you need to tell the baby about the beautiful stars in advance, you can watch the video together and shout cheerfully: “Hurray! Firework!"
The most common pyrotechnic injuries are burns to the face and hands. Forbid the child to indulge in firecrackers, do not allow to lift packages from fireworks, to look at the remains of the fireworks that were running.
Remember !!!
To prevent an accident, you must strictly follow the rules for using pyrotechnics.
- Do not use pyrotechnics in houses and apartments, on balconies, under low awnings and tree crowns. Pyrotechnic toys not only burn, but also scatter sparks in different directions. This could cause a fire.
- Do not aim rockets and firecrackers at people.
- You cannot come closer than 15 meters to the lit fireworks.
- Do not throw firecrackers at the feet of people and animals.
- You cannot light the wick by holding it near your face.
- Do not use pyrotechnics in strong winds.
Too much emotion
For the most part, noisy parties with a large number of people cause great stress for young children. So many impressions, emotions, and then - so many tears! The nervous system is still weak and cannot cope with the load.
Overwork from numerous impressions can happen in an older child, because on the eve of the New Year he also has a lot to do: write a message to Santa Claus, and help decorate the Christmas tree, and perform well at the matinee, and not forget anything. All these preparations can result in whims, tantrums, provoke sleep disturbances, the child can fall into an emotional stupor, and other disruptions in the work of the child's nervous system. To reduce the stress on the emotional sphere, adults need to keep under control the amount of information received by the child, and also draw up a program in advance, taking into account the age and temperament of the children. Also, before a long holiday feast, children should rest and get at least a little sleep.
Hypothermia
The heat exchange of the child's body is not yet fully formed. When walking with your baby in cold weather, it is advisable to go to a warm room every half hour, for example, to a car or cafe, or just go to a nearby store.
Some families like to run outside at midnight with champagne and fireworks. In this case, it is imperative to supervise the children so that they dress well, do not forget hats, scarves, mittens. This will help prevent not only colds, but also in frosty weather to avoid hypothermia and frostbite.
It must be remembered that in case of frostbite, in no case should you rub the injured skin with snow, place your hands and feet in both cold and hot water. Such procedures only additionally injure children's skin. If frostbite or hypothermia occurs, take off damp shoes and clothes, cover the child with a blanket and give a warm drink. Seek medical attention if necessary.
Food poisoning
New Year's holidays are always a bustle, so it is not entirely possible to completely control the behavior of children. Kids, taking advantage of the situation, can try everything that is on the festive table. On the sly, they can taste salads with mayonnaise, hot snacks, pickles, mushrooms, soda. And all this is bad for a child's stomach. Adults need to try to ensure that children eat as usual, and the children's holiday menu is made from familiar products.
Less sweet. This, of course, is not about leaving the child without sweets for the New Year. Excessive amounts of all kinds of cookies, cakes and candy can cause some children to get stomach upset. And their parents go to doctors.
Alcoholic beverages should be closely monitored, as children can mistake the alcohol left in the glasses for juice or lemonade and drink. Adults need to know that even two or three sips of an alcoholic beverage can cause severe poisoning in a child.
In order for the holidays to leave only pleasant memories, parents must be vigilant and always keep their kids in sight.
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So that the holiday is not spoiled, you need to remember and strictly follow the fire safety rules:
- The Christmas tree must not be decorated with flammable toys, burning candles;
- Electric garlands can also cause a fire or electric shock to a person, so before you hang a garland, it must be turned on and checked;
- Incorrect use of pyrotechnics can lead not only to fire, but also to serious injury.
