{"id":1140,"date":"2011-06-13T09:23:52","date_gmt":"2011-06-13T13:23:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/dca\/?p=568"},"modified":"2011-06-13T09:23:52","modified_gmt":"2011-06-13T13:23:52","slug":"summer-safety-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/dca\/2011\/06\/13\/summer-safety-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"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>\u00a0<\/strong><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>\u00a0<\/strong><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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