{"id":1302,"date":"2010-06-26T09:32:08","date_gmt":"2010-06-26T13:32:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/vac\/?p=238"},"modified":"2010-06-26T09:32:08","modified_gmt":"2010-06-26T13:32:08","slug":"238","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/vac\/2010\/06\/26\/238\/","title":{"rendered":""},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span style=\"color: #00ccff\"><strong>Au Pairs generally spend a lot more time with their kids during the summer,so please share the following safety measures with them or anyone in charge of your children:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size: x-small\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600\">FUN IN THE SUN <\/span><\/strong><br \/>\nSource: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aap.org\/advocacy\/archives\/tanning.htm\">http:\/\/www.aap.org\/advocacy\/archives\/tanning.htm<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Babies  under 6 months:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size: x-small\">The  two  main recommendations from the AAP to prevent sunburn are to avoid sun   exposure, and dress infants in lightweight long pants, long-sleeved  shirts, and  brimmed hats that shade the neck 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 (sun  protection factor) to small areas, such as  the infant&#8217;s face and the  back of the hands. If an infant gets sunburn, apply  cold compresses to  the affected area. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size: x-small\">For All  Other Children:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size: x-small\">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. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size: x-small\">Stay  in  the shade whenever possible, and limit sun exposure during the peak   intensity hours &#8211; between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">On  both  sunny and cloudy days use a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or greater that   protects against UVB and UVA rays. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size: x-small\">Be  sure  to apply enough sunscreen &#8211; about one ounce per sitting for a young  adult. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">Reapply   sunscreen every two hours, or after swimming or sweating.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size: x-small\">Use   extra caution near water and sand (and even snow!) as they reflect UV  rays and  may result in sunburn more quickly<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size: x-small\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600\">POOL SAFETY<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\nSource: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aap.org\/family\/tipppool.htm\">http:\/\/www.aap.org\/family\/tipppool.htm<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size: x-small\">Install  a  fence at least four-feet high around all four sides of the pool.\u00a0 The  fence should not have openings or protrusions  that a young child could  use to get over, under, or through.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size: x-small\">Make   sure pool gates open out from the pool, and self-close and self-latch at  a  height children can&#8217;t reach. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size: x-small\">If  the  house serves as the fourth side of a fence surrounding a pool, install  an  alarm on the exit door to the yard and the pool.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">Never   leave children alone in or near the pool or spa, even for a moment. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size: x-small\">Keep   rescue equipment (a shepherd&#8217;s hook &#8211; a long pole with a hook on the end  &#8211; and  life preserver) and a portable telephone near the pool. Choose a  shepherd\u2019s  hook and other rescue equipment made of fiberglass or other  materials that do  not conduct electricity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size: x-small\">Avoid   inflatable swimming aids such as &#8220;floaties.&#8221; They are not a  substitute  for approved life vests and can give children a false sense of   security. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size: x-small\">Children   age 4 and older should be taught to swim. Parents may choose to start  swimming  lessons before age 4 if their children are developmentally  ready, but swim  programs should never be seen as \u201cdrown proofing\u201d a  child of any age.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">Whenever   infants or toddlers are in or around water, an adult should be within  arm&#8217;s  length, providing &#8220;touch supervision.&#8221; <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size: x-small\">Avoid  Entrapment: Suction from pool and spa drains  can trap an adult  underwater.\u00a0 Do not use a pool or spa if there are broken  or missing  drain covers.\u00a0 Ask your pool operator if your pool or spa\u2019s  drains are  compliant with the Pool and Spa Safety Act. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size: x-small\">Large   inflatable above-ground pools have become increasingly popular for  backyard  use. Children may fall in if they lean against the soft side  of an inflatable  pool. Although such pools are often exempt from local  pool fencing  requirements, it is essential that they be surrounded by  an appropriate fence  just as a permanent pool would be so that children  cannot gain unsupervised  access.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size: x-small\"><br \/>\n<strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600\">PLAYGROUND SAFETY <\/span><\/strong><br \/>\nSource: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aap.org\/advocacy\/archives\/maytra.htm\">http:\/\/www.aap.org\/advocacy\/archives\/maytra.htm<\/a><br \/>\nSource: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aap.org\/family\/playgrd.htm\">http:\/\/www.aap.org\/family\/playgrd.htm<\/p>\n<p><\/a>The playground should have safety-tested mats or loose-fill  materials  (shredded rubber, sand, wood chips, or bark) maintained to a  depth of at least  9 inches. The protective surface should be installed  at least 6 feet (more for  swings and slides) in all directions from the  equipment. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size: x-small\">Equipment   should be carefully maintained. Open \u201cs\u201d hooks or protruding bolt ends  can be  hazardous.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size: x-small\">Swing   seats should be made of soft materials such as rubber, plastic or  canvas. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size: x-small\">Make   sure children cannot reach any moving parts that might pinch or trap any  body  part. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size: x-small\">Never   attach\u2014or allow children to attach\u2014ropes, jump ropes, leashes, or  similar items  to play equipment; children can strangle on these.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff0000\">Make   sure metal slides are cool to prevent children&#8217;s legs from getting  burned. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size: x-small\">Do  not  allow children to play barefoot on the playground.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size: x-small\">Supervise children on play equipment to make sure they are safe.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size: x-small\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600\">SKATEBOARD, SCOOTER, IN-LINE SKATING AND HEELYS SAFETY<\/span><\/strong><br \/>\nSource: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aap.org\/advocacy\/archives\/marskate.htm\">http:\/\/www.aap.org\/advocacy\/archives\/marskate.htm<br \/>\n<\/a>Children should never ride skateboards or scooters in or  near traffic. <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size: x-small\">All   skateboarders and scooter-riders should wear a helmet and other  protective gear;  wrist guards are particularly important.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size: x-small\">Communities   should continue to develop skateboard parks, which are more likely to  be  monitored for 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