"Surveillance is the most critical safety kit from parents the summer Crash still occurs,. But if the adult is around, there will be someone who can respond to that situation, "said Judy. "Summer is a busy time With everyone going in a million different directions it is a good idea to be prepared."
Hot:
We all know the months of summer heat so make sure your children enough liquidsto avoid heat stroke and heat-related illnesses.
• Carry water with you at all times. Do not depend on where you are going to havewater available. Dehydration can occur quickly in children so make sure there is enough water for everyone.
• Do not use plastic water bottles. Heat can melt the plastic, releasing harmful toxinscalled BPA into water.
• Heed warnings. If there is a heat alert or ozone, take it seriously. Limit exposure tothe outside and make sure your kids have access to a cool place.
• If you suspect your child has a disease that is associated with the heat contact your pediatrician immediately.
Sun:
We all need some sun exposure, but too much sun can cause skin damage,
eye damage and skin cancer. Keep kids safe from harmful ultraviolet rays:
• Apply sunscreen about 15-30 minutes generously before going outside. Make sure you use a sunscreen of at least SPF 30, preferably one that sweat proof and water resistant case in water. Also, make sure the area is often overlooked as a culmination of the foot and the tip of the ear is covered.
• Repeat sunscreen every couple of hours. Sunscreen can wear off, leaving childrenvulnerable to damaging rays. Be sure to reapply sunscreen if outside for a long time.
• Wear sunglasses and a hat to protect your eyes.
• Don't forget the lip. We memboros sunscreen all over the body, but often forget that our lips were hit as well. Use a lip balm with SPF is high.
• Stay indoors during the heat of the day when sun exposure is as the highest.
• Be sure to have alligators in hand in case of sunburn.
Bugs:
For insect bites and stings the most is just annoying, but they can be dangerous.
• Avoid going outside at dusk and dawn when the bugs are most prevalent.
• Use child-friendly bug spray. Those with DEET is the most effective at keeping bugs away.
• Check your child for lice after playing in the forest or tall grass.
• Search medical help immediately if your child:
having trouble breathing
Feels tightness in the throat or chest
Has swelling of the lips, tongue or face
Feels dizzy or coercion
vomiting
First-Aid:
Bumps, bruises and scrapes is only part of the summer. So here are a few items to help your kids feel better, besides a Kiss:
• Adhesive bandages
• Antiseptic spray
• topical antibotics
• Anti-itch lotion
• antihistamine pills and creams
• Acetaminophen
• Search medical help if:
- cut much larger than a dime and/or continue to bleed.
- bone may be damaged if the child is unable to bear weight on the leg or foot, can't use the hand, or a member of the body is swollen and her terminally ill child.
