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Fall Prevention for Children

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 2, 2024.

What is fall prevention?

Fall prevention includes ways to make your home and other areas safer. It also includes ways you can help your child move more carefully to prevent a fall.

What increases my child's risk for a fall?

What can I do to help my child prevent falls?

Fall Prevention for Children

What should I know about falls if my child has a disability?

Your child's risk for falls is higher if he or she has a medical condition that decreases movement. Your child can fall while he or she is being moved or the position is being changed. If your child is in a wheelchair, he or she can fall from or tip over the wheelchair. Wheelchairs that are not adjusted well or have a knapsack on the back can also cause falls. Support for wheelchair seats such as seat belts, seat angles, and custom molding may stop wheelchairs from tipping. Check your child's wheelchair or other equipment to make sure they are safe to use.

Call your local emergency number (911 in the US) if:

When should I call my child's doctor?

Care Agreement

You have the right to help plan your child's care. Learn about your child's health condition and how it may be treated. Discuss treatment options with your child's healthcare providers to decide what care you want for your child. The above information is an educational aid only. It is not intended as medical advice for individual conditions or treatments. Talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist before following any medical regimen to see if it is safe and effective for you.

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