Communities around the state of Connecticut have started installing splash pads for kids and families to use to cool off during the hot summer months. These refreshing play areas can provide hours of fun and excitement for kids of all ages.
Whenever you mix water and slippery surfaces you can be opening yourself and your loved ones up for a potential injury. It is for this reason that it is so important that you teach your children proper safety when splashing around and cooling off this summer.
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Don’t run. It can be tempting to race around the splash pad from one attraction to the next, but this can be incredibly dangerous and lead to an injury. If you teach your child one rule to stay safe, this would be it.
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Keep your hands to yourself. A good rule of thumb whenever you’re around other children always, but especially at a public splash pad. Getting intertwined with other kids can lead to serious injury.
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Avoid faulty equipment. If an attraction is not working, skip it. Don’t try to fix it. Faulty equipment can lead to injury.
Splash pads can be a whole lot of fun for the entire family. Following these few simple safety tips will help keep you and your family safe and having a blast all summer long.
If you or a loved one were injured while playing on a splash pad, contact our office immediately. The statute of limitations may be shorter when dealing with a municipality so time may be of the essence.
