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Keep Safety In Mind During Your Summer Fun

 

For many of us, summer means outdoor fun. As the weather warms up and schools start to let out, chances are good your kids are going to be spending a lot more time participating in outside activities.

Whether going to the pool, skateboarding, bicycling, or even just more time on the playground blacktop, there are a lot of safety considerations to keep in mind when you plan your fun in the sun.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has a great checklist of tips to help your kids reduce their chances of injury. Here are a few just to get you started:

  • Protect yourself against direct sunlight. Avoid burns and heat related injuries by staying in the shade whenever possible. Wear sunscreen of 15 SPF or greater, and limit direct sun exposure during peak hours (10 a.m. and 4 p.m.)
  • Before prolonged physical activity, make sure your kids are well-hydrated. Frequent water breaks should be instituded during intense activities lasting 15 minutes or more.
  • Never leave children unsupervised near a pool.
  • Beware of insect bites and stings. Avoid scented soaps, perfumes or hairsprays.
  • Check playground equipment for hazards, such as open hooks or protruding bolt ends. Make sure metal slides are cool to prevent arms and legs from getting burned.
  • When skating, skateboarding or bicycling, wear appropriate protective equipment such as helmets and padding.

Check out the AAP’s site or right here at the AMW Safety Center for more information to help keep you and your kids on the right side of safe this summer.

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