6 everyday things doctor-parents wouldn’t let their kids do

When experts give advice, it comes from facts and experiences. For doctors, who are parents too, the advice comes with an added ‘protective’ perspective. Something similar was shared in an Instagram video by ophthalmologist Ruka K. Wong (@drrupawong). In the video, Dr. Rupa asked her fellow medical professionals about the one thing they would never let their kids do.

Here’s what doctors from different fields want you to know:

Advice #1: From a physical medicine and rehab physician

Rebab physician says he wouldn’t let his kids to be on trampolines. Yes, the child-favourite one!
He adds that trampolines can lead to spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury and concussion.

Advice #2: From an ICU physician

The ICU physician says he wouldn’t let his kids use ebikes. He adds that while ebikes are considered to be a ‘cycle’, they run at motorcycle speed. And without enough protection, the results end up being ‘devastating’.

Advice #3: From a nephrologist

The Nephrologist advises to watch out for non-steroidals like Motrin, Ibuprofen, Advil Aleve. He says that these non-steroidals will “kill your kidney”.

Advice #4: From a dermatologist

The dermatologist says she wouldn’t let her kids go to the beach without sunscreen, a hat or sun protected clothing.
The American Academy of Dermatology also notes that protecting your skin from the sun can reduce your risk of developing skin cancer, sunburn, and premature skin aging

Advice #5: From an ER physician

The ER physician says he wouldn’t let his kids ‘get on a motorcycle’. He shares how many people come to emergency rooms with different injuries due to motorcycles, and that scares him the most.

Advice #6: From an ophthalmologist

Lastly, ophthalmologist Dr. Rupa shares her take. She says she wouldn’t let her kids sleep with contact lenses on.
Sleeping with contact lenses on has been linked to an increased risk of eye infections, corneal ulcers and inflammation.


What makes the advice more interesting is that none of these come from dramatic or trendy events, in fact these are the things we have normalised.