{"id":2036,"date":"2014-06-16T14:09:02","date_gmt":"2014-06-16T18:09:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/boz\/2014\/06\/16\/summer-safety\/"},"modified":"2014-06-16T14:09:02","modified_gmt":"2014-06-16T18:09:02","slug":"summer-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/boz\/2014\/06\/16\/summer-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"SUMMER SAFETY"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--[if gte mso 9]&gt;    &lt;![endif]--><\/p>\n<p><!--[if gte mso 9]&gt;  Normal 0     false false false  EN-US JA X-NONE                           &lt;![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]&gt;                                                                                                                                            &lt;![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]&gt;--><br \/>\n<strong><span> <\/span><\/strong><span> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"margin-top: 47px\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRp8RIEJgB9z_I6NJZbMMF4LBQMc3ssRbk20wdLYMKQeVzOlEhKPpkfk7sRPA\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span>SUNSCREEN &#8211; <\/span><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\"><strong><span>Apply early AND repeat.<\/span><\/strong><span> For kids six      months and older (as well as adults), sunscreens with a Sun Protection      Factor (SPF) of 15 or greater reduce the intensity of UVRs that cause      sunburns. Apply liberally 15 to 30 minutes before sun exposure, so it can      absorb into the skin and decrease the likelihood that it will be washed      off. Reapply every two hours and after kids swim, sweat or dry off with a      towel. . <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\"><strong><span>Cover up.<\/span><\/strong><span> Dress kids in      protective clothing and hats. Clothing can be an excellent barrier of      ultraviolet rays.\u00a0Many light-weight sun-protective styles cover the      neck, elbows and knees. <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\"><strong><span>Keep infants out of the sun.<\/span><\/strong><span> Keep      babies younger than six months out of direct sunlight, dressed in cool,      comfortable clothing and wearing hats with brims.\u00a0The American      Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says sunscreen may be used on infants younger      than six months on small areas of skin if adequate clothing and shade are      not available. <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\"><strong><span>Plan early morning play.<\/span><\/strong><span> Avoid over      exposure to sun by avoiding peak-sun hours (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) as much as      possible.\u00a0Sound impossible for your active kids?\u00a0Make sure you      all can get a break from the sun, when needed. <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\"><strong><span>Beware of shade<\/span><\/strong><span>.<\/span><span> Many people think sitting in the      shade is a simple sun compromise.\u00a0Shade does provide relief from the      heat, but it offers a false sense of security about UVR protection. You      can still sunburn in shade, because light is scattered and reflected. A      fair-skinned person sitting under a tree can burn in less than an hour. <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\"><strong><span>Check the weather.<\/span><\/strong><span> Look for      the ultra-violet (UV) index (on a site like Weather.com) when planning      outdoor activities; it predicts the intensity of UV light based on the      sun&#8217;s position, cloud movements, altitude, ozone data and other      factors.\u00a0Higher UV index numbers predict more intense UV light. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><strong><span>POOL\/LAKE RULES<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span><br \/>\n<\/span><strong><em><span>Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional injury deaths in kids one to four-years-old.\u00a0Here are tips to prevent accidents around the water. I recently shared this article with Au Pairs.\u00a0\u00a0 If you haven&#8217;t read it yet, please do: <\/span><\/em><\/strong><em><span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.slate.com\/articles\/health_and_science\/family\/2013\/06\/rescuing_drowning_children_how_to_know_when_someone_is_in_trouble_in_the.html\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: blue\">http:\/\/www.slate.com\/articles\/health_and_science\/family\/2013\/06\/rescuing_drowning_children_how_to_know_when_someone_is_in_trouble_in_the.html<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\"><strong><span>Stay off cell phones.<\/span><\/strong><span> <\/span><span>Do NOT allow      yourself to get distracted when your kids are in the water. <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\"><strong><span>EYES ON THE KIDS      AT ALL TIMES: <\/span><\/strong><span>Even if your kids are swimmers, they MUST be      watched.\u00a0\u00a0 Anything can happen in the water &#8211; do not rely on      lifeguards.\u00a0\u00a0 YOU are in charge!! <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\"><span> <strong>HOMES WITH POOLS: <\/strong>Kiddie      pools in backyards are to\u00a0 be drained after use..\u00a0For houses      that have swimming pools , remember, BRING EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO THE POOL      WHEN THE KIDS GO IN!! \u00a0\u00a0 BE PREPARED: \u00a0 <strong>Don&#8217;t run back      inside because you forgot a towel and leave the kids unattended!!\u00a0      Train your kids to NEVER go near the pool without an adult!!! <\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><strong><span>INSECTS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\"><strong><span>Check for      allergic reactions.<\/span><\/strong><span> Some kids react to insect bites more than      others.\u00a0If your child gets bitten and seems to have an allergic      reaction to the bite, seek medical attention to see if you should give      your child an oral antihistamine or other medication. <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\"><strong><span>Beware of serious      bug-borne illnesses. <\/span><\/strong><span>Most people who contract Eastern Equine Encephalitis      (&#8220;Triple E&#8221;), a mosquito-transmitted illness, do not show any      symptoms.\u00a0But here&#8217;s the good news: this illness occurs relatively      infrequently and mostly in and around swampy areas where human populations      tend to be limited.\u00a0West Nile is another virus you&#8217;ll hear about when      the heat strikes.\u00a0Basically, if there are symptoms of either of these      illnesses, they are flu-like, so if you hear of instances in your area,      and your child has bites and flu-symptoms (and muscle-stiffness for West      Nile), go to a doctor.\u00a0It&#8217;s better to be safe. <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\"><strong><span>Check for ticks. <\/span><\/strong><span>Ticks      thrive in warm, moist, woodsy areas, so ideally kids should wear long      clothing to cover their skin, but let&#8217;s be realistic:\u00a0in the heat of      summer, that&#8217;s hard to do. Clothes are a culprit, too; ticks can come in      on a t-shirt!\u00a0If the clothes aren&#8217;t dirty enough to need washing, do      it anyway.\u00a0Placing clothes in the dryer on high heat for at least an      hour will kill any ticks.<br \/>\nKids six and older can check themselves, with adult guidance, but they      must check their entire body, not just forearms and legs:\u00a0 under the      arms, in and around the ears, inside the belly button, back of the knees,      in and around the hair, between the legs, around the waist, etc.\u00a0If a      child develops any rash or fever after a tick bite, go to the doctor. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span>DEHYDRATION<\/span><\/strong><span><br \/>\nYou may be surprised how much &#8212; and when &#8212; kids should drink liquids. To prevent dehydration, kids should drink 12 ounces of fluid 30 minutes before an activity begins and take mandatory fluid breaks (like many day camps require), with kids under 90 pounds drinking five ounces every 20 minutes during activities and kids over 90 pounds drinking nine <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SUNSCREEN &#8211; Apply early AND repeat. For kids six months and older (as well as adults), sunscreens with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 15 or greater reduce the intensity of UVRs that cause sunburns. 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