Safety tips for parents and children:

Bike safe: Buy a quality safety helmet for your child, tell your child to wear it every time he skates, rides a bike or a scooter, and educate your child about the rules of the road and traffic laws.

Swim safe: Watch your child continuously when he or she is in water. Have your child wear a life jacket whenever they are on a boat or near open water, and teach them never to swim in areas not designated for swimming.

Play safe: Buy high-quality protective gear for each sports activity and teach your child to wear it properly. Check the playground where your child often plays, and the equipment as well, educate your child about warming up before games and to always obey the rules. Parents and children should learn appropriate first-aid techniques as well.

(China Daily 09/01/2008 page8)