Summertime Safety Tips for Kids
The kids are ready for summer, and chances are, so are parents. There is lots of fun to be had during the summertime, but there are also many safety tips for kids that need to be taken into consideration to ensure everyone is safe during this time of year. When it comes to summer safety in Seattle, there is an endless list of topics to cover. Even though every topic can’t be covered below, some very important ones are.
Water Safety
Correct water safety means parents or caretakers must be supervising at all times. Whether a child is two or 17, it is imperative that an adult be around when the kids are in the water. More so, even if the kids are just playing in a sprinkler system, it is still important to watch them at all times. For children that are under 12, it is important for caretakers to be within arm’s length of them at all times when playing in water over 2 inches.
Dehydration Safety
Summer safety in Seattle includes making sure the kiddos stay hydrated. It is important for caretakers to remind the kids to drink plenty of fluids, otherwise the kids will go without liquids until it’s too late. A great way to ensure the children stay hydrated is to have them drink 8 oz of water every 45 minutes. Also, from 10 am to 6 pm, avoid strenuous activities.
Poison Ivy Safety
It’s summertime. Chances are, the kids will want to roam in the woods. Make sure they wear protective clothing when going on a wooded adventure. Most importantly, caretakers should be able to recognize what poison ivy plants look like so they can be avoided.
Tick Bite Safety
One of the best safety tips for kids and parents to follow during the summertime is avoiding tick bites. Great ways to go about accomplishing this goal are to wear tick/bug repellent, to perform tick checks and to wear protective clothing when outside.
Sun Safety
It is important to include sun protection in a Summer Safety in Seattle Precaution Plan. This means the sun should be avoided during peak hours; however, when it cannot be avoided, caretakers and children alike should wear 100 percent UV protection sunscreen. The sunscreen should be applied 30 minutes before going out, followed then by reapplying it every two hours. If swimming or sweating, it is important to reapply it more often.
Helmet Safety
Kids tend to get their bikes out during the summertime. This is great, but it is important to enforce helmet safety rules. Such rules should include wearing appropriate sized helmets as well as wearing them at all times when “on wheels.
Grilling Safety
There’s no better time to fire up the grill than during the summertime. If certain safety precautions are not taken, grilling out can lead to horrible consequences. It is imperative to not let the children around the grill as well as to make sure all foods are cooked to a safe cooking temperature.
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