A pediatric doctor has shared the most common ways children injure themselves – and how to prevent them.

Florida-based Dr Meghan Martin, who goes by the username @beachgem10on social media, often shares advice and tips for raising kids.

In a recent video, the pediatric doctor and mom listed some of the injuries she sees most frequently, adding that these accidents are the leading cause of death for children in the US.

‘Many of the injuries I see in the emergency department are preventable,’ she captioned the video.

The doctor acknowledged that many of the injuries are minor, but some of them can be catastrophic.

‘Small changes can make a big impact. I promise you, these kids are worth it,’ she began.

Dr Martin said that sadly, families and communities are changed forever due to preventable accidents.

The most common, she said, are gun violence, car crashes, drownings, and poisonings.

‘For every child that dies, many are severely injured,’ she continued. ‘And most of these tragedies are preventable.’

The medical professional then went on to detailsome ‘high impact’ ways to keep kids safe.

She first focused onsafe sleep for youngsters by urging parents to follow the ABCs – alone, on their back and in a crib.

Next was water safety, as the doctor urged people to install pool fences, teach swim skills and to always stay within arm’s reach of their children.

Third, Dr Martin shared how to keep children safe in vehicles.

‘Use the right car seat or booster every ride,’ she suggested. ‘Do not rush transitions – it’s not a race.’

Another non-negotiable for the doctor is to wear a helmet every ride and every time.

‘Bikes, scooters, roller skates – all of it,’ she listed.

Ensuring medication is out of reach of children is another preventable disaster, as is childproofing the home with Dr Martin using stair gates as an example.

But her tips did not stop with young children, with Dr Martin reminding parents to be cautious of their teens too.

‘Model safe driving,’ she urged. ‘Talk openly about the risks.’

She said to also teach pedestrian safety, by teaching kids how to use crosswalks and look up at traffic rather than down at their phones.

Elsewhere, the medical expert urged people to be cautious when using high high-speed devices.

‘Think twice before letting unlicensed drivers on ATVs, e-bikes and e-scooters,’ she suggested.

Dr Martin said being mindful of these potential threats can help save a child.

‘We’ve seen so many accidents,’ she reflected. ‘Small steps save lives.’