QUEDAS E QUEIMADURAS LIDERARAM INTERNAÇÕES DE CRIANÇAS NO BRASL EM 2025

Preventing Accidents in the Home: A Mother's Approach

Importance of Safety Measures

• Sandra, a mother of three, emphasizes that small precautions can prevent significant accidents at home.

• She has adapted her house to minimize risks, including installing handrails and protections on stairs and being vigilant in the kitchen.

Early Awareness and Parental Responsibility

• From her first pregnancy, Sandra recognized the need for safety measures against burns and other dangers as infants lack awareness of hazards.

• The project Criança Segura reports that falls and burns are leading causes of hospitalizations among children under 14 years old.

Statistics on Child Injuries

• In 2025 alone, over 55,000 hospitalizations were due to falls (43.4% of total), while more than 25,000 cases involved burns (19.6%).

• Experts indicate that approximately 90% of these injuries are preventable with proper knowledge and precautions.

Consequences of Falls

• Over the past decade, more than half a million children have been hospitalized in Brazil due to falls; São Paulo shows an even higher rate.

• Various scenarios lead to falls: slipping on wet surfaces or tripping over objects like rugs or furniture.

Understanding Child Behavior and Risks

• Children's natural curiosity drives them to explore their environment but they often cannot identify potential dangers.

• Adults must ensure safety by securing furniture and monitoring children's activities around hazardous areas like pools.

Kitchen Safety Tips

• To prevent burns, it's crucial to keep pot handles turned inward on the stove and keep hot liquids out of reach.

• After any fall, parents should watch for concerning symptoms such as fainting or severe headaches which require medical attention.

Continuous Vigilance

• Sandra maintains constant vigilance even with her youngest child at six years old; she understands curiosity is inherent in childhood.