5Ways This To Keep Your Children Safe Summer

 Pools, Rivers, Streams and Water Parks

The number one way to reduce the risk of drowning and swimming-related injuries is to never, ever leave your child unattended.

Phone calls are a major distraction for many parents, so make sure your cell phone is on silent or vibrate so you can concentrate fully on your child. To prevent unattended children from accessing the pool, home pools should have a sturdy fence that encloses the area with a single, lockable entrance. This might be a good time to sign your kids up for a swimming class to help prepare them for the summer fun.

Playgrounds

Kids love going to playgrounds during the hot summer months to play with friends, expend some energy and enjoy the freedom of the outdoors. Make sure the playground you choose has soft, safe surfaces beneath the equipment. Cement or concrete flooring can cause extreme head injuries and broken bones.

 The Beach

You should always practice sun safety whenever your child is outdoors. First, use lots of sunscreen! A child’s skin can burn much easier than an adult’s, so reapplication is important. Infants should be kept completely out of the sun. Also, it’s a good idea to put sunglasses on them (if they will keep them on!). Good hydration is another important tool for beach safety. Give your little one plenty of fluids like water or pure fruit juices.

Bikes

Biking-related injuries are much more prevalent in the summer months than in winter, spring or fall. To protect your child from bike injuries, make sure they’re wearing a helmet. A helmet is one of the most effective ways to prevent head injuries from falls; studies have shown that helmets can reduce head injuries by 85 percent.

Malls

 Your older children – teens and “tweens” – will probably be going to the local mall a lot more during the summer months. Make sure they charge their cell phones before leaving the house so that they can reach you if needed. Equally as important, make sure your phone is charged and near you as well! Of course, remind them not to leave the mall and to stay with their friends to protect them from the dangers of being alone in a busy, populated area

 By Kristy Wyatt  5Ways This To Keep Your Children Safe Summer