Baseball is not often thought of as one of the more
dangerous sports. And while it is true that it is safer than many youth sports,
such as football, that doesn’t mean that young players still don’t face some
risks. To keep your little baseball player safe on the field, invest in a few
pieces of must-have, high quality safety gear. Below are our top picks in terms
of safety gear; if you don’t buy anything else, buy at least one of each item
on this list:
A Mouth Guard: Good News! Mouth guards are very cheap,
especially when you consider that they could save you thousands of dollars in
dental work. All it takes is one errant baseball to the mouth to knock out a
child’s tooth or teeth! Protect your little one’s pearly whites with a snugly
fitted mouth guard.
A Pair of Quality Cleats: Whether you buy them new or
used, well-fitted cleats can’t be beat. Not only will they provide the support
that little feet need to jump and slide, but they can also improve a child’s
game.
Slider Shorts: Slider shorts are designed to protect
a child’s legs from the burns that can occur during sliding, as well as from
basic scrapes and bumps. The good news is they are made of stretchy, durable
material so one good pair could grow with your little one and last for an
entire season or maybe even two.
The Right Helmet: All young players should be wearing
helmets on the field, but unless your child’s helmet has a face guard, it’s not
as protective as it should be. Face guards can protect against broken jaws and
cheekbones, black eyes, and other serious injuries that can occur when a child
takes a ball or a sliding foot in the face.
A HeartGard: As the name implies, this tough little
pad protects your child’s heart in the event that a ball hits it. It is
possible for the heart to stop beating if it takes a hard enough hit, and
that’s the last thing you want for your child, so protect him or her during
games and practices.
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