We know that falls are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalization among children. We also know that children fall in different situations based on their age. For example:
Backgrounder: Childrens Falls in the Home
Infographic: Children (0-14 yrs.) Fall-related Injuries in Atlantic Canada
Launched in September 2018, Loop Junior is an online forum where fall prevention practitioners can connect, share information, get inspired, find new partners, ask for advice and learn how others are tackling the issue of childhood falls. Thanks to the Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation for managing this great platform that focuses on children’s falls. Enter Loop Jr. at the top right-hand corner of The Loop website here.
Preventing Falls in Your Home (CTV Atlantic Morning Live interview with CSL)
Preventing Children’s Falls in the Home en Français (Rogers Cable)
The Great Child Safety Challenge – Preventing Home Injuries in the Living Room en francais (*Please note: there is a Facilitator Guide for this video that is available for professionals who work with families. Contact childsafetylink@iwk.nshealth.ca to request a copy)
The Great Child Safety Challenge – Preventing Playground Injuries (5-9 years) en français
Preventing Injuries from Playground Falls ( CSL Public Service Announcement, CTV Atlantic)