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Doctors Offer Tips to Prevent Lawn Mower Injuries
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill. (AP) -- Protecting children from lawn mower injuries is simple if families follow a few guidelines.

The suburban Chicago-based American Academy of Pediatrics, along with groups representing orthopedic and plastic surgeons, offers these safety tips.

--Children should be 12 or older before operating a lawn mower. They should be at least 16 for a riding mower.

-- Children should never be passengers on riding mowers.

-- Wear sturdy shoes while mowing, not sandals.

-- Make sure young children are a safe distance away from the area being mowed.

-- Pick up stones, toys and debris before mowing to prevent injuries from flying objects.

-- Always wear eye and hearing protection.

-- Never pull backward or mow in reverse unless really necessary. Look behind you if you do.

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06 09 10 by Newsroom
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