Children experience on average 104 bumps and scrapes over a year

A study of 2000 parents have found that children experience minor injuries such as bruises, bumps, scratches and cuts a few times a week.  

The research, commissioned by Elastoplast found that the most accidents happened when children were aged between three and five years old.  

The most common incidents that were causes of these bumps, cuts, bruises and scrapes were tripping up, falling off playground equipment, and falling on the stairs. The most common places for accidents to happen were said to be at home, at school and in the playground. 

As many as 78% of parents answered that they felt prepared to deal with their child’s minor injuries. Many felt like their child recovered best from accidents when offered hugs, medicine or kissing the injury to make it feel better.