In daily life, the health of children is of great concern to every parent, so if their health is affected, everyone will also be anxious. In recent years, we have always heard reports that children have harmed their health due to certain items. So what things at home can affect a child's health? Let's take a look below!

Cave shoes are durable, wear-resistant, and comfortable to wear, making them a must-have for many people in summer. But are you really planning to buy a pair for your child?

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In August 2014, the Jinan Times reported that a 4-year-old girl in Yueyang was caught in an escalator with her left foot and severely injured her thumb. The local fire department stated that the culprit behind the accident was likely the perforated shoes on the girl's feet.

In July 2011, the Xinmin Evening News reported that a 6-year-old boy in Hangzhou, who was wearing perforated shoes, was caught in a gap next to the elevator handrail while riding down an escalator. When he reached out to grab the shoes, three fingers were snapped.

In 2009, many domestic media outlets published a report titled "American Experts: Don't Thread Holes for Children Under 5 Years Old", which stated that there have been multiple accidents in foreign countries where children have been trapped in elevators due to wearing perforated shoes.

The American journal "Pediatric Plastic Surgery" published a research report that 76% of elevator accidents are related to perforated shoes, and the victims are mostly children. It can be seen that it is unsafe for children to wear perforated shoes when riding escalators.

In addition, low-quality "perforated shoes" may contain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons with carcinogenic effects, which can enter the body through the skin and indeed have carcinogenic effects. Most of the "hole shoes" sold in the Chinese market are inferior products, and adding some recycled waste with unknown ingredients poses a great threat to human health. For example, polyvinyl chloride can decompose into hydrogen chloride at high temperatures. Hydrogen chloride can strongly irritate the eyes and respiratory mucosa, causing nausea, headaches, skin allergies, and so on.

Cave shoes, plastic does not absorb water and can only rely on the evaporation of holes on the upper and natural absorption by the skin. Such an environment can easily trigger eczema. In addition, the design of "perforated shoes" with the toes constantly pressed against the shoes can easily cause nail damage.

The body of perforated shoes is looser and the toe is larger than ordinary shoes. Due to the baby's developing bones, joints, and ligaments, their balance and stability are not strong. Perforated shoes are made of plastic, and the back of the shoe is too soft. The foot cannot receive corresponding support in the shoe, which can cause the foot to sway left and right, easily causing damage to the ankle joint and ligaments, hindering the baby's small foot development, and developing poor walking posture.

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In the high temperature of summer, it is advisable to wear fewer "hole shoes" and choose comfortable sandals with good breathability and not too tight. Once discomfort is found in the feet, seek medical attention immediately. Some people like to apply alcohol, salt, etc. on their own, which not only cannot relieve the condition, but can also worsen the condition due to stimulation. If you really need to wear them, it is better to wear socks when wearing "perforated shoes" to prevent the dangerous chemicals from coming into direct contact with the skin.

Zipper pants are prone to getting stuck in the lower body

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In April 2015, Jinling Evening News reported that a 3-year-old boy from Guangzhou accidentally had his lower body caught by a zipper. After the doctor's assessment, this 3-year-old child needs to undergo circumcision surgery.

In August 2010, a 3-year-old boy in Zhifu District, Yantai City was accidentally caught by the zipper of his pants after urinating.

In April 2011, a 4-year-old boy from Fenghua went to the bathroom alone and accidentally got his lower body stuck by the zipper of his pants. After the child was sent to the hospital, doctors found it difficult to handle. At the end, we can only seek help from the fire brigade.

In May 2013, a seven or eight year old boy from Quanzhou was urgently sent to the fire brigade because his lower body was caught by the zipper of his pants and had developed redness and swelling.

Parents should avoid wearing zippered pants for their children. Once encountering a situation where a child's lower body is stuck by a zipper, do not blindly pull it on your own to avoid causing greater damage. Some parents may have used lubricants or similar substances to help pull apart the foreskin, but often the child's foreskin may be damaged, and if it bleeds or swells, it still needs to be treated. So, it's better to go to the hospital and find a urologist to handle it.

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Try not to wear pants with zippers under the age of 10. It is better for children to wear zippered pants when they are over 10 years old. Because 10-year-old children are better able to understand the function of zippers and the harm that improper use of zippers can cause to their own bodies. Most importantly, they know not to use brute force to zip up.

The hooded sweatshirt rope is easy to grip around the neck

What is the problem with this common hoodie in the market, which I believe many children wear?

Where exactly is the danger? The answer is on the ropes on both sides of the hat. According to US regulations, children aged 2 to 12 are not allowed to have drawstrings on their tops. Because pulling the rope poses a risk of death to the child - if the rope gets stuck in an instrument, the child is easily strangled to death. This concern is not due to Americans being too cautious, but rather a lesson learned through blood and tears.

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In January 2007, a 4-year-old girl from a kindergarten in Guangxi was playing on a slide when the zipper button on her clothes and hat got stuck in the gap of the slide, causing the rope to hang on her neck and result in suffocation and death;

In 2011, a 3-year-old boy from Shangrao, Jiangxi died of suffocation due to one end of his hat rope getting stuck on a slide and the other end wrapping around his neck;

On November 5, 2012, a young child in Dongguan was strangled to death by a rope while sliding on a slide;

In September 2013, a 3-year-old boy from Taikang County, Henan Province unfortunately died while sliding on a kindergarten slide, and the culprit was the rope

All the piles are pointing to the rope issue!

In February of this year, the Wuhan Quality Supervision Bureau, as a consumer, purchased 20 batches of children's clothing on the market. After inspection, it was found that all the sample ropes did not meet the regulations.

The main problems are: the drawstring at the hood, neck, waist, and hem of children's clothing tops is too long, and the exposed part of the rope is too long, which can easily strangle the child's neck and cause suffocation; The end of the drawstring is knotted, which can easily be caught by car doors, bed gaps, etc., causing children to trip over; The three-dimensional decoration is too prominent, which can easily scratch children's hands and feet.

Although the media has repeatedly exposed the issue of children's clothing rope pulling, relevant institutions have also conducted spot checks, and risk warnings have been issued, companies still go their own way without any constraints. Many companies still export according to domestic standards, but as a result, they are often returned in batches due to rope pulling issues.

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1. Try not to buy children's clothing with ropes; If there are ropes on children's clothing, the exposed length should not exceed 14 centimeters.

2. The drawstring of children's clothing should be fixed and cannot be completely pulled out; External functional ropes for children's clothing are not allowed to be knotted, and elastic ropes cannot be used; The exposed part on one side shall not exceed 7.5 centimeters.

3. When the knotted waistband is not tied, the hanging rope should not exceed the bottom edge of the children's clothing; The ropes at the cuffs and pant legs should not exceed the bottom edge of the children's clothing.

4. Try not to choose children's clothing with sequins, rhinestones, and other accessories. rhinestones and buttons should not be too sharp, and they should be very sturdy to avoid being accidentally eaten or scratched by children.

Sunglasses affect visual development

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In April 2015, People's Daily Online reported that a child who had been wearing sunglasses for a long time had a significant decrease in vision without obvious damage. After questioning, doctors found that this may be related to his habit of loving sunglasses, and suggested that parents should help him change his habit of wearing sunglasses frequently.

In May 2013, Xinmin.com reported that a child was crying uncontrollably after wearing sunglasses. After a doctor's examination, Congcong was diagnosed with keratitis, and the cause of his illness was closely related to the inferior sunglasses he was wearing.

Due to a lack of relevant knowledge, some businesses sell toy sunglasses as sunglasses that children can wear on a daily basis. Wearing low-quality sunglasses may cause long-term damage to children's vision, as their pupils dilate after wearing sunglasses and UV rays are more likely to harm their eyes. Remind parents not to wear sunglasses for young children as much as possible.

Children are in a critical period of visual development, and it is better to provide clear images to stimulate their visual development. Sunglasses and other colored glasses can put children's eyes in relatively dim light, and wearing them for a short period of time may not have much effect, but if worn for too long, it may have a negative impact on visual development, and even lead to a gradual decline in vision.

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1. It's not that children can't wear sunglasses. High quality sunglasses and colored glasses can indeed filter ultraviolet rays and protect the eyes from strong light. When choosing sunglasses for children, parents must choose qualified products from reputable manufacturers, not just based on their appearance and fashion.

2. Parents should pay attention to cultivating children's correct habit of wearing sunglasses. They can let children wear them in strong light, but remember to remove sunglasses when entering indoor places and places with relatively dim light to avoid adverse effects on the eyes.

3. When parents choose children's sunglasses, they should choose products with UV markings and guaranteed quality that can effectively prevent ultraviolet rays. They should not choose products with poor light transmittance or poor surface craftsmanship, and should also try to avoid choosing yellow or red lenses.

Mosquito repellent wristbands, cheap chemicals can cause poisoning

The mosquito repellent wristband is claimed to be a fashionable wristband with 100% natural fragrance and mosquito repellent effect. As long as you wear it, mosquitoes will stay away. Is mosquito repellent wristband really effective? Quality supervision experts remind consumers not to trust advertising and must use mosquito repellent products that come into contact with the skin with caution.

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At Longxing Primary School in Qifang Town, Zaoyang City, three elementary school students were playing in the classroom wearing newly purchased mosquito repellent wristbands. Many classmates gathered around to watch the fun, and the wristbands emitted a pungent and strange odor. 29 students gradually experienced symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, abdominal pain, and redness, and were urgently sent to the town health center for treatment

Mosquito repellent wristbands do not have ingredient lists, and the taste is strong. Natural plant-based products are relatively expensive, and a product that costs a few yuan cannot be purely extracted naturally. Some wristbands may have mosquito repellent effects because they contain DEET (DEET). This is a chemical substance that appears light yellow at room temperature and forms a vapor barrier around the skin through volatilization. If it comes into direct contact with the skin, it is harmful to the human body and may cause allergies or even poisoning. In addition, the strong odor of mosquito repellent wristbands may cause respiratory diseases in infants and young children who come into contact with them for a long time.

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1. Hanging mosquito nets

The most effective method, sometimes also the most primitive method, for mosquito repellent, hanging mosquito nets is a good method passed down from our ancestors. Using mosquito nets is not only non-toxic and odorless, but also environmentally friendly and low-carbon. It is recommended for the elderly and families with children to use mosquito nets.

2. Wear sachet

Make fragrant herbal medicine powder, put it in a special cloth bag, and wear it on the chest, waist, navel, etc. It can also be hung in cars or at home. Pediatric mosquito repellent formula: Artemisia argyi, Perilla frutescens, Lilac, Agastache, Peppermint, Chenpi peel. Our herbal remedies are all fragrant and effective in removing impurities. Artemisia argyi warms the meridians, Perilla frutescens, Lilac, and Chenpi regulate qi and strengthen the stomach. Huoxiang dispels heat, peppermint penetrates rashes, and can harmonize with the middle and solid surfaces to repel mosquitoes and insects.