{"id":1878,"date":"2011-06-12T18:46:48","date_gmt":"2011-06-12T22:46:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/boz\/2011\/06\/12\/spring-and-summer-safety-tips\/"},"modified":"2011-06-12T18:46:48","modified_gmt":"2011-06-12T22:46:48","slug":"spring-and-summer-safety-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/boz\/2011\/06\/12\/spring-and-summer-safety-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring and Summer Safety Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">SPRING AND SUMMER SAFETY TIPS<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">from the American Academy of Pediatrics Web site (<a href=\"http:\/\/portalone.aifs.com:95\/tpl\/Info\/Popup?hidden___url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aap.org%29.\">http:\/\/www.aap.org).<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>FUN IN THE SUN <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Babies under 6 months:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoiding      sun exposure and dressing infants in lightweight long  pants, long-sleeved      shirts, and brimmed hats that shade the neck  are still the top      recommendations from the AAP to prevent sunburn.  However when adequate      clothing and shade are not available, parents  can apply a minimal amount      of suncreen with at least 15 SPF to  small areas, such as the infant\u2019s face      and the back of the hands.<\/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.<\/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 \u2013 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Use a sunscreen with an SPF (sun protection factor) of 15 or       greater. Be sure to apply enough sunscreen \u2013 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>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 garments should be replaced by dry garments.<\/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> <\/strong><\/p>\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\u2019t 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\u2019s hook \u2013 a long pole with a hook       on the end \u2013 and life preserver) and a portable telephone near the  pool.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid inflatable swimming aids such as \u201cfloaties.\u201d 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\u2019s length, providing \u201ctouch supervision.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>BUG SAFETY <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Don\u2019t 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      and mosquitoes, and can prevent Lyme Disease.<\/li>\n<li>The concentration of DEET in products may range from less than 10       percent to over 30 percent. The benefits of DEET reach a peak at a       concentration of 30 percent, the maximum concentration currently       recommended for infants and children. DEET should not be used on  children      under 2 months of age.<\/li>\n<li>The concentration of DEET varies significantly from product to      product, so read the label of any product you purchase.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>BICYCLE SAFETY<\/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 AND SCOOTER 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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SPRING AND SUMMER SAFETY TIPS from the American Academy of Pediatrics Web site (<a href=\"http:\/\/portalone.aifs.com:95\/tpl\/Info\/Popup?hidden___url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aap.org%29.\">http:\/\/www.aap.org).<\/a> FUN IN THE SUN Babies under 6 months: Avoiding sun exposure and dressing infants in lightweight long pants, long-sleeved shirts, and brimmed hats that shade the neck are still the top recommendations from the AAP to prevent sunburn. 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