Top 10 Summer Safety Tips

 

 

The kids are out of school and the sun is calling for everyone to come out and play! While summer is time for fun in the sun, caution needs to be taken so that your child’s summer is a safe one. The Children’s Hospital & Regional Medical Center in Seattle , WA has these suggestions:

• Never leave children unattended in or near the water. Use life vests on boats, docks, and around deep or swift water.

• Children should always wear a helmet when riding a bicycle, rollerskating or skateboarding.

• Use sunscreen, especially from 10am - 4pm. Use a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 15 or higher.

• Children using play equipment should be supervised for safe play.

• Areas where lawn mowers are being used should be off limits to children. Children should never ride on mowers.

• When children wear shoes and light colored clothing they are at less risk of bee and insect stings. Older children should also use insect repellent sparingly.

• Warn children of the dangerous plants in your area. Instruct them to never eat foliage without checking first. Call the National Capital Poison Center (1-800-222-1222) if you suspect a poisoning has occurred.

• Always have water present when barbequing and keep children from playing in the area. Only adults should use lighter fluid.

• When traveling by car or airplane make sure children are strapped in correctly in a properly fitting seat belt, car seat or booster seat.

• BE SAFE THIS SUMMER AND HAVE FUN!!!

 

Reprinted from The Reconstructor, Newsletter of Boster, Kobayashi & Associates, Summer 2006. 


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