{"id":156,"date":"2010-05-31T09:18:27","date_gmt":"2010-05-31T13:18:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/boh\/?p=156"},"modified":"2010-05-31T09:18:27","modified_gmt":"2010-05-31T13:18:27","slug":"summer-safety-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/boh\/2010\/05\/31\/summer-safety-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Safety Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p align=\"center\"><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>SUMMER SAFETY TIPS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The following summer safety tips come from the American  Academy of Pediatrics Web site (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.aap.org\/\">http:\/\/www.aap.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>FUN IN THE SUN<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Babies under 6 months:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The two main recommendations from the      AAP to prevent sunburn are to avoid sun exposure, and dress infants in      lightweight long pants, long- sleeved shirts, and brimmed hats that shade      the neck to prevent sunburn. However when adequate clothing and shade are      not available, parents can apply a minimal amount of sunscreen with at      least 15 SPF (sun protection factor) to small areas, such as the infant&#8217;s      face and the back of the hands. If an infant gets sunburn, apply cold      compresses to the affected area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For Young Children:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Apply sunscreen at least 30 minutes before      going outside, and use sunscreen even on cloudy days. The SPF should be at      least 15 and protect against UVA and UVB rays.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For Older Children:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The first, and best, line of defense      against the sun is covering up. Wear a hat with a three-inch brim or a      bill facing forward, sunglasses (look for sunglasses that block 99-100% of      ultraviolet rays), and cotton clothing with a tight weave.<\/li>\n<li>Stay in the shade whenever possible, and      limit sun exposure during the peak intensity hours &#8211; between 10 a.m. and 4      p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Use a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or      greater. Be sure to apply enough sunscreen &#8211; about one ounce per sitting      for a young adult.<\/li>\n<li>Reapply sunscreen every two hours, or      after swimming or sweating.<\/li>\n<li>Use extra caution near water, snow, and      sand as they reflect UV rays and may result in sunburn more quickly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>HEAT STRESS IN EXERCISING CHILDREN<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The intensity of activities that last 15      minutes or more should be reduced whenever high heat and humidity reach      critical levels.<\/li>\n<li>At the beginning of a strenuous exercise      program or after traveling to a warmer climate, the intensity and duration      of exercise should be limited initially and then gradually increased      during a period of 10 to 14 days to accomplish acclimatization to the      heat.<\/li>\n<li>Before prolonged physical activity, the      child should be well-hydrated. During the activity, periodic drinking      should be enforced, for example, each 20 minutes, 5 oz of cold tap water      or a flavored sports drink for a child weighing 90 lbs, and 9 oz for an      adolescent weighing 130 lbs, even if the child does not feel thirsty.<\/li>\n<li>Clothing should be light-colored and      lightweight and limited to one layer of absorbent material to facilitate      evaporation of sweat. Sweat-saturated shirts should be replaced by dry      clothing.<\/li>\n<li>Practices and games played in the heat      should be shortened and more frequent water\/hydration breaks should be      instituted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>POOL SAFETY<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure pool gates open out from the      pool, and self-close and self-latch at a height children can&#8217;t reach.<\/li>\n<li>Never leave children alone in or near the      pool, even for a moment.<\/li>\n<li>Keep rescue equipment (a shepherd&#8217;s hook      &#8211; a long pole with a hook on the end &#8211; and life preserver) and a portable      telephone near the pool.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid inflatable swimming aids such as      &#8220;floaties.&#8221; They are not a substitute for approved life vests      and can give children a false sense of security.<\/li>\n<li>Children may not be developmentally      ready for swim lessons until after their fourth birthday. Swim programs      for children under 4 should not be seen as a way to decrease the risk of      drowning.<\/li>\n<li>Whenever infants or toddlers are in or      around water, an adult should be within arm&#8217;s length, providing      &#8220;touch supervision.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>BUG SAFETY<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Don&#8217;t use scented soaps, perfumes or      hair sprays on your child.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid areas where insects nest or      congregate, such as stagnant pools of water, uncovered foods and gardens      where flowers are in bloom.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid dressing your child in clothing      with bright colors or flowery prints.<\/li>\n<li>To remove a visible stinger from skin,      gently scrape it off horizontally with a credit card or your fingernail.<\/li>\n<li>Combination sunscreen\/insect repellent      products should be avoided because sunscreen needs to be reapplied every      two hours, but the insect repellent should not be reapplied.<\/li>\n<li>Insect repellents containing DEET are      most effective against ticks, which can transmit Lyme Disease, and      mosquitoes, which can transmit West Nile Virus and other viruses.<\/li>\n<li>The current CDC and AAP recommendation      for children over 2 months of age is to use 30 percent DEET. DEET should      not be used on children under 2 months of age.<\/li>\n<li>The concentration of DEET in products      may range from less than 10 percent to over 30 percent. Ten percent DEET      only protects for about 30 minutes \u2013 inadequate for most outings.<\/li>\n<li>The concentration of DEET varies      significantly from product to product, so read the label of any product      you purchase. Children should wash off repellents when back indoors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>PLAYGROUND SAFETY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure children cannot reach any      moving parts that might pinch or trap any body part.<\/li>\n<li>Never attach\u2014or allow children to      attach\u2014ropes, jump ropes,      leashes, or similar items to play equipment; children can strangle on      these.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure metal slides are cool to      prevent children&#8217;s legs from getting burned.<\/li>\n<li>Supervise children on play equipment to      make sure they are safe.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>BICYCLE SAFETY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your child needs to wear a helmet on      every bike ride, no matter how short or how close to home. Many accidents      happen in driveways, on sidewalks, and on bike paths, not just on      streets.\u00a0 Children learn best by      observing you. Whenever you ride, put on your helmet.<\/li>\n<li>A helmet protects your child from      serious injury, and should always be worn. And remember, wearing a helmet      at all times helps children develop the helmet habit.<\/li>\n<li>A helmet should be worn so that it is      level on the head, not tipped forwards or backwards.\u00a0 The strap should be securely fastened,      and you should not be able to move the helmet in any direction.\u00a0 If needed, the helmet\u2019s sizing pads can      help improve the fit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>SKATEBOARD, SCOOTER, IN-LINE SKATING AND HEELYS SAFETY<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Children should never ride skateboards      or scooters in or near traffic.<\/li>\n<li>All skateboarders and scooter-riders      should wear a helmet and other protective gear; wrist guards are      particularly important.<\/li>\n<li>While in-line skating or wearing Heelys,      be sure to wear appropriate protective equipment and only skate on      designated paths or rinks and not on the street.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SUMMER SAFETY TIPS The following summer safety tips come from the American Academy of Pediatrics Web site (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.aap.org\/\">http:\/\/www.aap.org<\/a>. 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