SUMMER SAFETY FOR KIDS
Whether your kids are enjoying summer at home or at camp, address these safety topics with your family to keep them healthy and happy. Keep watch to prevent drowning. Summer water safety should be top of mind for parents, regardless if you have a pool in your backyard or visit a community pool. It only takes seconds for drowning to happen. Actively supervise children at all times when in or around water, and make sure you have the right equipment to keep pools safe. Look for signs of heat exhaustion. Cases of heat stroke spike during the summer months, and this can be life threatening in children. Prior to heat stroke, kids often show milder symptoms such as heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Make sure children take water breaks and wear lightweight clothing when playing outside. Protect skin from the sun. Apply sunscreen whenever your child is going to be outdoors. Reapply every three hours or immediately after your child has been in or splashed by ...