With the beautiful weather upon us, we are tempted to spend lots of time outdoors with the kids. Be sure to keep your little ones safe from common summer-time hazards with these tips!
1. Avoid overexposure and dehydration. Have your child stay in the shade, wear sunscreen and offer plenty of water to drink.
2. Keep children away from fireworks and campfires. They can cause serious burns and be frightening to small children.
3. Buckle up when traveling--in the car and on the airplane.
4. Take along a safety bag when traveling. Include safety devices, medications, and the names and phone numbers of your insurance company and physician.
5. Never leave a child alone near a swimming pool, even if he is wearing a flotation device. It only takes a few seconds for a child to get into a crisis situation.
6. Never allow your child to put anything in her mouth when she is playing outside. Plants and berries can be toxic or become a choking hazard.
7. Beware of strange animals. They can carry diseases or behave unpredictably and attack a child.
8. Watch children carefully when playing on playground equipment. A fall can cause a serious injury.
9. Dress your child appropriately for the weather. In hot weather, dress him in lightweight materials that will protect from the sun, yet be able to breathe and keep him cool.
10. Keep children inside (and supervised) while operating yard equipment and machinery. Mowers can kick a rock as far as 30 feet at 200 mph, possibly causing serious injury.water to drink.
2. Keep children away from fireworks and campfires. They can cause serious burns and be frightening to small children.
3. Buckle up when traveling--in the car and on the airplane.
4. Take along a safety bag when traveling. Include safety devices, medications, and the names and phone numbers of your insurance company and physician.
5. Never leave a child alone near a swimming pool, even if he is wearing a flotation device. It only takes a few seconds for a child to get into a crisis situation.
6. Never allow your child to put anything in her mouth when she is playing outside. Plants and berries can be toxic or become a choking hazard.
7. Beware of strange animals. They can carry diseases or behave unpredictably and attack a child.
8. Watch children carefully when playing on playground equipment. A fall can cause a serious injury.
9. Dress your child appropriately for the weather. In hot weather, dress him in lightweight materials that will protect from the sun, yet be able to breathe and keep him cool.
10. Keep children inside (and supervised) while operating yard equipment and machinery. Mowers can kick a rock as far as 30 feet at 200 mph, possibly causing serious injury.
Author:This information is provided by Cindy Wolf, child safety expert and author of On the Safe Side; Your Complete Reference to Childproofing for Infants & Toddlers. Questions and comments may be sent to
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