10 Summer Safety Tips for Kids

Make Sure to Know where your kids are at all times!

Beware of the Sun! - It’s going to be a really hot summer this year. Be sure to always apply sun screen on you and your children often. Kids young skin are very susceptible to burning more so than yours so even if you think that you are not going to be in the sun for a long period, still apply the screen. It’s also a good idea to get some sun-shirts; they work like sun screen without the reapplication.

Drink lots of Water – The heat is going to get you if you do not stay hydrated this summer. Make sure to consume water often throughout the day.

Pool Safety – Be sure that young children are never unsupervised in or even around the pool area. Injuries often occur in a small space of time, sometimes when the supervising eyes are distracted for only a few minutes.

Boat Safety – A lot of people are going to be utilizing their boats this summer. It is always a good idea to be prepared (like a boy scout) for an outing. Make sure that you have a First Aid kit with all the usual Band-Aids, gauze bandages, scissors and tape etc. A flair gun is also very good to have on your boat. Make sure that your flair gun is stored in a place that is fairly easy to get to in case of an emergency, but not easily accessible for your children. Also make sure to have ample life vests and a fire extinguisher in case of a real emergency.

Bikes & Skateboards – Children love to ride their bikes and scooters; Make sure that they always wear the proper gear to protect their heads, elbows and knees. Teach your children that they must be aware of their surroundings at all times because cars can fly out of nowhere. Make sure they know that if they are riding their bikes, scooters, or boards in the road that they are in the way of the cars and that they have to move quickly out of the way if one approaches.

Insect Bites – Be sure to protect yourself if biting insects are attacking you and your children. Diseases are spread sometimes by these insects such as mosquitoes and ticks. The best insect repellent to use contains DEET, but these products are not the best for your skin and especially not good for your younger ones.

Barbequing – During summer time a lot of people are drawn outdoors for events and love to have a grill-out. It is imperative that your children stay away from the grilling area when food is being prepared. They may burn their little hands or they may get in the way of the chef and adversely cause an incident. Water is always a good idea to keep on hand in case the fire gets out of hand.

Water Sports – Thrill seekers enjoy occupying their summer with activities such as Jet skiing, parasailing, tubing, kayaking, and windsurfing, etc. It is important to know where your children are at all times during these activities because injuries can happen in a blink of an eye.

Buckle Up! – Make sure that your kids are properly secured in their seat whether it is by car, airplane, train etc. Don’t think nothing is going to happen because accidents happen.

Traveling abroad – Are you going somewhere on vacation this summer? If you are, it’s a good idea to have your children carry your contact information on their person in the event they get lost.

Have a Great Summer!