{"id":75,"date":"2010-06-30T12:43:35","date_gmt":"2010-06-30T18:43:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/mnm\/?p=75"},"modified":"2010-06-30T12:43:35","modified_gmt":"2010-06-30T18:43:35","slug":"summer-safety-tips-from-au-pair-in-america","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/mnm\/2010\/06\/30\/summer-safety-tips-from-au-pair-in-america\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Safety Tips from Au Pair in America"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><strong><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma,Bold;color: #9a0000\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma,Bold;color: #9a0000\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<p>As we roll into the summer season and some very hot weather, it is a good time to remind au pairs of some\u00a0safety tips. Most of the country, including the Twin Cities, has to endure high temperatures at some point over the summer. Here are some common safety\u00a0reminders:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Never leave a child unattended in a car, even with the windows rolled down.<\/li>\n<li>Always lock the car when not in use so kids can&#8217;t play in it.<\/li>\n<li>Always check the temperature of the car seat and seat belt before buckling a child in the car.<\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t keep a baby in the infant carrier for long periods of time on hot days. It can feel much hotter in the seat than out of it.<\/li>\n<li>Dress children in light=colored, loose-fitting clothing.<\/li>\n<li>Everyone, children and adults, should drink a lot of water every day during the summer.<\/li>\n<li>Reduce or eliminate strenuous activites during the hottest parts of the day.<strong><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma,Bold;color: #008080\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma,Bold;color: #008080\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma,Bold;color: #9a0000\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma,Bold;color: #9a0000\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma,Bold;color: #008080\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma,Bold;color: #008080\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma,Bold;color: #9a0000\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma,Bold;color: #9a0000\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">SWIMMING POOL SAFETY TIPS<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma,Bold;color: #008080\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma,Bold;color: #9a0000\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma,Bold;color: #9a0000\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">An adult should be at arms&#8217; length of\u00a0(able to touch) any child under the age of 5 in a swimming pool.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma,Bold;color: #008080\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma,Bold;color: #9a0000\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma,Bold;color: #9a0000\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Never leave any child alone in or near the water.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma,Bold;color: #008080\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma,Bold;color: #9a0000\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma,Bold;color: #9a0000\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Keep a phone by the pool at all times.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma,Bold;color: #008080\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma,Bold;color: #9a0000\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma,Bold;color: #9a0000\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Always check to be sure the gate is closed when leaving the pool area.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma,Bold;color: #008080\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma,Bold;color: #9a0000\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma,Bold;color: #9a0000\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Host families should review their own home and pool safety rules with the au pair.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma,Bold;color: #008080\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma,Bold;color: #9a0000\"><span style=\"font-family: Tahoma,Bold;color: #9a0000\"><span style=\"color: #000000\">Don&#8217;t forget the sunscreen!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 As we roll into the summer season and some very hot weather, it is a good time to remind au pairs of some\u00a0safety tips. 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