{"id":443,"date":"2014-06-06T09:16:14","date_gmt":"2014-06-06T13:16:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/boh\/?p=443"},"modified":"2014-06-06T09:16:14","modified_gmt":"2014-06-06T13:16:14","slug":"summer-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/boh\/2014\/06\/06\/summer-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fallschurchva.gov\/ImageRepository\/Document?documentID=1584\" alt=\"Summer Safety Tips Sun\" \/><\/p>\n<p>During the summer months we need to take some added precautions to keep children safe in the sun and by the water.\u00a0 Here are some good tips to share with your au pairs and host families.<\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid long periods of sun exposure especially between 10.00am and 4.00pm<\/li>\n<li>Apply sunscreen of at least\u00a0 15 SPF that protects against both UVA and UVB rays should be worn on sunny and cloudy days.<\/li>\n<li>Infants should be dressed in lightweight clothing covering as much skin as possible and brimmed hats to shade the face<\/li>\n<li>Stay hydrated, drink water throughout the day<\/li>\n<li>Intense activities and sports should be reduced whenever high heat and humidity reach critical levels<\/li>\n<li>Never leave children or animals in a car unattended.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.google.com\/url?url=http:\/\/www.co.pasquotank.nc.us\/departments\/911\/webpage\/WaterSafety.htm&amp;rct=j&amp;frm=1&amp;q=&amp;esrc=s&amp;sa=U&amp;ei=ECSOU7vjJ4rFPK3ngOgK&amp;ved=0CDAQ9QEwBw&amp;sig2=PdrShEp_sYcu0owB3PFgCA&amp;usg=AFQjCNGPQmMxnMkLJObLXiMcghLjk0TGiw\"><strong> <\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Actively supervise children in and around the water, giving them your undivided attention. Appoint a designated \u201cwater watcher,\u201d taking turns with other adults. <em>Be very clear who is in charge.<\/em><\/li>\n<li>When in the water there should be an adult at arms length from young children at all times<\/li>\n<li>Children who cannot swim or who are not strong swimmers should wear water wings or life jackets when in the water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Swim in designated areas supervised by lifeguards.<\/li>\n<li>Always swim with a buddy; do not allow anyone to      swim alone. Even at a public pool or a lifeguarded beach, use the buddy      system!<\/li>\n<li>If you go boating, wear a life jacket! Most boating      fatalities occur from drowning.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid alcohol use. Alcohol impairs judgment, balance      and coordination; affects swimming and diving skills; and reduces the      body\u2019s ability to stay warm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As well as the host parents&#8217; numbers, au pairs should have the phone number of the community counselor and the Au Pair in America 800 number saved to their phones.\u00a0 This way if you need assistance you can quickly and easily dial the number.\u00a0 Please make sure you know what to do if there is an emergency situation while you are in charge of the children. This is a good time of year to review any family rules that apply to summer activities especially by the pool and while at the beach.<\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>Enjoy the summer and be safe!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During the summer months we need to take some added precautions to keep children safe in the sun and by the water.\u00a0 Here are some good tips to share with your au pairs and host families. 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