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Children love playing outside, and these children were thoroughly enjoying their wooden swing set, having fun in the fresh outdoor air, and the beautiful weather. It’s important to note that older wooden playsets may have been treated with arsenic and/or creosote, and therefore, parents need to know if these chemicals were used in their manufacture.

Sunscreen should be applied on any exposed skin, and children should wear clothing appropriate for this kind of outdoor play, including sneakers, shirts, and long pants, all of which protect the them from splinters, and abrasions. It’s also a good idea to have children play in groups rather than alone, not only to improve safety, but for the purpose of cultivating friendships as well.
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Content Provider(s): CDC/ Dawn Arlotta
Creation Date: 2009
Photo Credit: Cade Martin
Links: Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR); Homepage
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