A lot of cooking goes on during the holiday season, so there are many opportunities for burns and scaldings. Keep pot handles turned away from the front of the stove and always keep the oven door closed. To prevent accidents, watch your kids while you bake or cook. Kitchen appliances should be clean to prevent potential fires. Keep breakable ornaments out of young kids’ reach — or keep them off the tree until your children are older. If one does break, clean up the broken glass quickly. There is an increased incidence of to children during the holiday season. Parents can prevent a holiday ER visit by making sure the kids are buckled up securely during car rides and by not driving after drinking alcohol. In addition, be wary when traveling during the evenings of Holidays In Vietnam such as Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, since there is a higher incidence of drunk-driving accidents on these days. Sledding accidents can be very serious. Young kids should be supervised and should avoid dangerous sledding areas, such as rocky areas, steep hills, and crowded sledding hills.
