During the summer months, we need to take some added precautions to keep children safe in the sun and by the water. We recommend you review these safety tips together as a family to make sure everyone understands how important they are. Have a wonderful and safe summer!

• Avoid long periods of sun exposure, especially between 10:00am and 4:00pm.
• Apply sunscreen of at least 15 SPF that protects against both UVA and UVB rays (should be worn on sunny and cloudy days).
• Infants should be dressed in lightweight clothing covering as much skin as possible and brimmed hats to shade the face.
• Stay hydrated; drink water throughout the day.
• Intense activities and sports should be reduced whenever high heat and humidity reach very high levels.
• Actively supervise children in and around the water, giving them your undivided attention. Appoint a designated “water watcher,” taking turns with other adults.
• When in the water, there should be at least an adult at arm’s length from young children at all times.
• Children who cannot swim or who are not strong swimmers should wear water wings or life jackets when in or near the water.
• Never leave children or animals in a car alone even for one minute.