Playground Injury? Here’s what to know
With the weather heating up, kids are spending more time outside, which means more trips to the playground! But sometimes, all that fun comes with an unexpected downside—injuries. If your child has recently had a tumble and ended up with a broken bone, you’re not alone. Playground injuries are surprisingly common, and the numbers may shock you:
- 40% of all injuries occur at the beginning and the end of every school year
- 70% occur on public playgrounds
- 70% of those injuries are severe and involve falls to the surface
- Severe injuries can include concussions, stitches, fractures, and more
CRAZY, right?! Who knew that the changing of seasons could have such a significant impact on childhood injuries? Whether it’s the excitement of summer or the return to school, kids are more active, and accidents happen. If your child is now sporting a cast or boot, you’re probably wondering what comes next.
Got Hurt on the Playground? Here’s What to Know
A broken bone or injury can feel like a major setback, but there are ways to make the healing process easier. Here are a few key things to keep in mind after a playground injury:
1. Comfort is Key
Casts and boots can be itchy, bulky, and frustrating for kids. Make sure they have soft, breathable clothing that won’t irritate their injury, and consider protective covers to prevent snagging on furniture, clothes, or even pets!
2. Keep It Clean & Dry
One of the biggest challenges with casts and orthopedic devices is keeping them clean and dry. Whether it’s water from the pool or dirt from the playground, moisture and debris can cause discomfort and even slow the healing process. Waterproof protection and covers can help make everyday activities easier.
3. Encourage Safe Play
Just because your child has a cast doesn’t mean they have to sit on the sidelines! Look for low-impact activities that allow them to stay engaged while avoiding further injury. Talk to their doctor about safe ways to stay active.
4. Brighten Their Recovery
Let’s face it—kids don’t love being stuck in a cast. But a little color and personality can make a big difference! Fun, colorful covers for casts and boots can help make the experience a little more exciting and help your child feel more like themselves.
Playground Injury? We’ve Got You Covered
Maybe you’ve stumbled across our website because your child has experienced misfortune on the playground! As you can imagine, a child in any type of cast or orthopedic device faces a number of discomforts; casts scratching on skin or Fido, snagging clothing or furniture, not being able to play in water without waterproof protection, boots getting dirty from constant wear & tear? CastCoverz! offers a number of colorful solutions to brighten your child’s injury, helping your little one feel better & heal better.
The holiday season is here! There are decorations to put up, cookies to bake, gifts to wrap and parties to attend. Throw in the fact that you only have one good usable arm, and have a huge list of things to do. The end result? You find yourself feeling STRESSED. But what can you do? Your injury isn’t going to magically heal overnight and to-do lists don’t complete themselves.
You will still want to enjoy time with family and friends and don’t let the cold weather and your injured arm stop you from holiday activities. Have parties to go to where you’ll want to hide that unsightly cast? Black and sparkly, Armz! in Bling it on Black (shown here in Long and Short versions) or any of our other blingy selections will change the conversation from, “What happened to you?” to “How Cool is that?!” Check out our