The festival of Diwali is only a few days away. Everyone is busy preparing for Diwali. Children are the most enthusiastic and enthusiastic about festivals. They have a lot of fun. During Diwali they get a chance to burst crackers along with eating sweetmeats.
However, many times children recklessly burn their hands with crackers or eat too many sweets, which makes them prone to food poisoning. Hence, parents need to be extra vigilant during festivals, from food to the safety of their children.
So let's go today In work news Let us tell you what things parents should take care of their children on Diwali. You will also know that-
- What precautions should be taken for children on the day of Diwali?
- What are the important things to teach children about safety?
Expert: Dr. Anshu Sharma, Pediatrician (Mathura)
Question- What precautions should parents take regarding the safety of children during Diwali?
Answer- During the festive season most of the family members are busy with small and big tasks and responsibilities. Children need special care amid the lights lit here and there and the loud noise of firecrackers in the streets. Among the most common accidents that occur during Diwali are children getting burnt due to crackers. In such a situation parents should not be careless at all. A little carelessness can spoil the joy of the festival.
From the graphic below understand what kind of precautions should be taken for children on Diwali.
Let us understand these points in detail given in the graphic.
Do not let children go out alone During Diwali, the streets are filled with crackers. People burst crackers on the road. Many times children go out of the house to see them and meet with accidents. So never let children go out alone during Diwali. Always supervise them.
Be careful in eating and drinking on Diwali A variety of dishes and sweets are prepared in homes during Diwali. For some people, a festival is not complete without eating fried food. Children find such food very tasty. Many times children eat more than they need because of taste, which can lead to food poisoning, indigestion or other stomach related health problems. So take special care of the eating and drinking habits of the children during the festival, so that the children can also enjoy the festival enthusiastically with you.
Protect children from rising air pollution
Smoke from firecrackers increases the level of air pollution many times the normal level, which is extremely dangerous for people of all ages, but children are more at risk.
According to a UNICEF report, 8.1 million people died worldwide in 2021 due to air pollution, including 7 million children under the age of 5. Therefore, it is necessary to protect our children from the dangerous smoke emitted by crackers. This is the reason why some big cities like Delhi-NCR are urged to keep children indoors due to poor air quality during Diwali.
Do not let children touch electric wires or boards Everyone decorates the house during the festival. For this people decorate their house with colorful lights and fringes. Small children are very attracted to these fringes and try to touch them. Due to which they can get electrocuted. So, while decorating the house, keep fringes out of the reach of children. Also, take special care that children do not play around the skirting board.
The loud sound of firecrackers damages the ears Children's ears are more sensitive than adults'. Their ear canal is smaller than that of adults. So the sound pressure entering the ear becomes higher. Prolonged exposure to the loud sound of firecrackers damages the eardrums of children. This can affect their hearing ability. So keep children away from the loud sound of crackers.
Q- What self care tips should parents teach kids on Diwali? Answer- During the festive season, parents are busy with many important tasks like cleaning the house, decorating or going to the market for shopping. In such a situation it becomes difficult to take care of children.
Therefore, it is the responsibility of parents to teach their children some self-care tips, so that they can be alert and careful even when they are alone.
From the graphic below, understand what children should be taught about self-care.
As the baby grows, he learns to walk, climb chairs, tables and stairs or put everything in his mouth. So, it is not that the outdoors is the only danger for children. There are many things inside the home that can be dangerous for children. With the help of these self care tips shown in the above graphic, children can avoid potential dangers and you can enjoy the festival with joy and enthusiasm.
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