Did you know that the leading cause of death for children 19 years old and younger are injuries? When it comes to Coral Gables luxury homes and other residences, kids can find themselves in trouble very quickly. There are so many different nooks and crannies and areas out of ears and eyes reach within residences like Coral Gables luxury homes that a parent may not even realize a child is hurt until it is too late.

Statistics on Child Injuries

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 9,000 children aged between 0 to 19 die from injuries while nearly 9 million are checked into emergency rooms to treat injuries. In the United States, the annual cost of unintentional child injuries is almost $11.5 billion.

According to the CDE, most of these child injuries are preventable. Understanding which spaces and places within Coral Gables luxury homes are the most likely to be areas of concern.

Leading Causes of Child Injury

When children have the run of Coral Gables luxury homes, anything can happen. The way children are most often injured in their homes falls under these categories:

Burns

Scald burns are what younger children are most likely to suffer when it comes to burn injuries. Typically, these are caused by hot liquids or steam. Ways to prevent little ones from this type of harm is:

  • Cook on the back burners.
  • Keep pot handles turned away from the stove’s edge.
  • Place hot items in the center of the table, at least 10 inches from the table’s edge.
  • Never drink or carry hot liquids while carrying or holding a child.
  • Skip tablecloths if a toddler is in the house, use non-slip placemats.
  • Keep fire extinguishers close at hand and within easy reach of the cooking area.

Drownings

For us who live in Florida, water activities are just a part of life. Unfortunately, because of this, Florida ranks first in the number of deaths due to drowning in children aged five and under. Prevention begins with:

  • Supervision: Someone should be actively watching a child, particularly if near water.
  • Barriers: Keep barriers between the home and pools, canals, lakes and other bodies of water if possible.
  • CPR: Learn CPR so if a child happens to stop breathing you can try and resuscitate. It can be the difference between life and death.

Falls 

 Childhood is about exploring and trying new things. Whether it is climbing a tree, a bookcase, or the staircase railings, you can expect children in your Coral Gables luxury homes to give them all a try. As a leading case of non-fatal injuries, falls can be treated and prevented. Some ways to do the latter:

  • Place window guards on any that are above ground level.
  • Install stair gates so small children don’t climb up or down the stairs unnoticed.
  • Ensure guard rails are up and stable around balconies, lofts, and any other areas that are on the second floor.

Keeping children safe in Coral Gables luxury homes and other residences is a top priority. When house shopping, think about what you may need to do to the home to ensure your children will be safe before moving into a new home.

Commit yourself to prevention. You and your family will be glad you did.

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