Monthly Enewsletter February 1, 2007
 
Lagniappe
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lagniappe - a little extra
Lagniappe (pronounced “lan-yap”), a Louisiana French word that means...
”an extra or unexpected gift.”
Make Your Backyard Safe WebMD Medical Reference Playing outside is a natural pastime for most children. Keeping that outside environment safe is key to keeping children healthy and injury-free. 

Home Playground Safety 

Each year, more than 200,000 children go to emergency rooms for playground-related injuries. And while deaths from such injuries are rare, most happen at home. 

Supervising your child at play is a big factor in reducing injury. And taking these playground precautions will also reduce risk: • Cover areas under and around the equipment with shock-absorbing material, such as sand, rubber, or mulch, nine to 12 inches deep. • Make sure swing seats are made of soft rubber, not hard wood. • Don't suspend more than two swing seats in the same section of the equipment's support structure. Most home playground injuries can be blamed on swings. • The equipment should have ladders with steps rather than rungs for easier access, or rungs with more than nine inches or less than three and a half inches of space between them, to prevent children from getting stuck. • Cover all protruding bolts. • Do not attach ropes or cords to the play set, which could become strangulation hazards. • Plastic play sets or climbing equipment should never be used indoors on wood or cement floors, even if they're carpeted. All climbing equipment should be outdoors on shock-absorbing surfaces to prevent children's head injuries. • Slides and platforms should be no higher than six feet for school-age children, or four feet for pre-schoolers. • Platforms, walkways, ramps, and ladders should have adequate guardrails. Pool & Spa Hazards 

Drowning is a leading cause of death to children under 5. And many drownings occur at home. Take these simple precautions: • Always supervise children who are in and around a pool or spa. • Have fences or walls at least four feet high completely around the pool. Gates should be self-closing and self-latching, with latches out of reach of children. • Keep rescue equipment by the pool, including a portable or mobile telephone. • Steps and ladders for aboveground pools should be secured or removed when the pool is not in use. • Use a cover for the pool when it is not in use. • Make sure drains are covered to prevent hair from being sucked into the drain, which could lead victims' heads being held under water. • Spa water temperatures should be set to 104 degrees Fahrenheit or lower to avoid elevated body temperature, which could lead to drowsiness, unconsciousness, heat stroke, or death. Reviewed by Charlotte E. Grayson, MD. http://www.webmd.com/content/biography/7/1756_50193shapeimage_7_link_0
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