ER Doctors Say To Never Let Your Kids Do These Activies This Fall
Now that fall is finally here, there are all kinds of fun seasonal activities for kids to do. And if your children are as accident-prone as mine are, there are…
Now that fall is finally here, there are all kinds of fun seasonal activities for kids to do. And if your children are as accident-prone as mine are, there are some activities you may steer clear of because they also come with unique health and safety risks for your kids.
According to Today and Pediatric emergency room doctors, these are the autumn activities that should be avoided so kids don’t hurt themselves.
- Trick-or-treating without considering car safety - Forget the worries about tainted candy. Dr. Daniel Corwin, ER lead at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, says the biggest danger for trick-or-treating is drivers who can’t see kids and kids who can’t see them. An analysis of 42-years of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data shows the risk of pedestrian death is 43% higher on Halloween than regular nights.
- Playing sports without protective equipment - Corwin says they see “a huge uptick” in injuries when kids start training for fall sports. Children should always wear the right protective gear, from helmets to guards, and adults need to make sure it fits properly before they play, says Dr. Sage Myers. He's an emergency medicine physician at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. This goes for practices, as well as games.
- Going to school sick - Fall is respiratory virus season, and there’s all kinds of bacteria, viruses and nasty germs making their way through schools and getting kids sick. Even though it’s hard on parents, keeping kids home when they’re sick is important. Dr. Lisa Gaw, a pediatrician with Texas Children’s Urgent Care, says kids should never go back to school until their symptoms are gone. Those with a fever should stay home for at least 24 hours, or until the fever is gone.
- Unsupervised pumpkin carving - Kids and sharp knives can be a dangerous combination that can end in cuts, stab wounds and stitches. Leave the cutting and carving to the grown-ups and let kids draw designs and scoop out pumpkins, just to be safe.
- Playing with or near fire - Bonfires, campfires and fireplaces are perfect on chilly fall nights, but they come with risks, too.
These Are The Best Charlotte Area Trampoline Parks
The back-to-school displays are out at Target. But you still have a few more weeks of entertaining the kids. Is a trampoline park on the agenda? It's a great way to burn a lot of energy for the kids (and calories for the adults!). There are so many options it can be hard to even know where to start when picking which one to go to. You want it to be convenient and affordable but also clean and safe. That is why I turned to Yelp to see what the best-rated Charlotte trampoline parks are.
And I had no idea they offered so many activities! You have the jumping, the foam pits, and basketball. But also rides, obstacle courses, and zip lines. Add in food and drink options as well. Do I have to have a kid to visit one? Trampoline parks also make a great destination for birthdays whether it's just doing something special or a party with friends!
This list features 9 trampoline parks in and around the Charlotte area ranked from lowest to highest based on the number of stars given to them in Yelp reviews.
Top Rated Charlotte Area Trampoline Parks
Based on Yelp Reviews and Ratings
9. Altitude Trampoline Park
Rating: 2 Stars
Reviews: 12
Address: 3940 E Franklin Blvd Gastonia
8. SkyZone Trampoline Park
Rating: 2.5 Stars
Reviews: 57
Address: 10200 Centrum Pkwy Pineville
7. Adventure Air Sports Rock Hill
Rating: 3
Reviews: 17
Address: 2375 Cherry Rd Ste 101 Rock Hill
6. Defy Gravity Charlotte
Rating: 3
Reviews: 49
Address: 8116 University City Blvd
5. BounceU Matthews
Rating: 3.5
Reviews: 20
Address: 9129 Monroe Rd Ste 145 Charlotte
4. SkyZone Trampoline Park
Rating: 3.5
Reviews: 18
Address: 7325 Smith Corners Blvd Charlotte
3. Urban Air Adventure Park Mint Hill
Rating: 4
Reviews: 27
Address: 9108 Lawyers Rd Mint Hill
2. Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park Cornelius
Rating: 4
Reviews: 14
Address: 17001 Kenton Dr Cornelius
1. Big Air Trampoline Park
Rating: 4
Reviews: 51
Address: 2408 Sardis Rd N Charlotte
