Heatstroke - how does it occur and how to prevent it?
Heatstroke is a life-threatening condition that occurs as a result of a sudden, excessive increase in body temperature and the body's inability to maintain the temperature within normal limits.
Sudden death syndrome - causes and prevention
Sudden death syndrome is a sudden onset of death in a seemingly healthy child who has no symptoms or clinical picture of any disease. Depending on the age, we distinguish between sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and sudden unexplained death in childhood syndrome.
Safe sleeping
In order to ensure quality sleep and avoid injuries, it is very important to make the child's room and crib safe, dress children appropriately and make sure they sleep in the safest possible position.
Toys that are not for young children
Certain types of toys are not for young children because they contain parts or are made of materials that can endanger the child's health and should be avoided in the first years of life.
Toy safety
Parents and caregivers must make sure that children's play is as safe as possible, by choosing toys and props for leisure and recreation in accordance with the child's age and motor skills, teaching the child how to use them safely and continuously supervising young children during play.
Injuries to children in traffic - what to do
It is very important to stay calm and level-headed in these situations and provide assistance and protection to the child in a professional way. It is important to maintain contact and communication with the child, assure him/her that he/she is protected and that help is coming.
A child as a passenger in a vehicle
Observance of regulations relating to children when transporting them by motor vehicles, as well as practicing safe and secure driving, are the basic principles of the safety of children as passengers in motor vehicles.
A child as a cyclist
Cycling is one of the healthiest ways to move, it is environmentally friendly and is an indispensable form of recreation that you should not deny to your child of, even if you are not really a fan or can't ride a bicycle. Responsible and conscientious participation in traffic, good working order of the bicycle, use of protective equipment, as well as movement on safe surfaces (bicycle lanes) are the basis of safe cycling.