Summer is a great time for fun, sun and external adventures for children and their families. Taking tourist attractions and voices in this season is exciting, but it is important to remain aware of the potential dangers. Here is what you need to know to keep you and your entire family safe this summer, especially while enjoying outdoor music and summer festivals.
Protect the ears of children
The loud noise surrounds us every day, from live music to fireworks. Large -size prolonged exposure can have permanent effects on hearing and speech development, especially for children. The child’s ears are particularly sensitive because smaller ear canals intensify sounds. If it is very loud for the adult, it is certain that it is very loud for the child. Fortunately, there are simple ways to protect your child from loud environments.
- Use hearing protection, such as excess headphones or earplugs in loud events.
- Teaching older children and adolescents around the levels of safe size on devices.
- Avoid loud environments, when possible, especially for infants.
Protect the skin from the sun
There is a lot to see and admire while playing abroad during the summer months. It is easy to lose tracking the time you spent in the sun. For infants under the age of 6 months, parents should avoid direct sunlight. Try to find the shade under an umbrella or inside a cart. If possible, ask the child to wear a hat of the sun with an edge not only covers the face and ears, but also the back of the neck.
For children over the age of 6 months, apply a “wide spectrum” sunscreen with a sunlight factor (SPF) at least 30 exposed areas. Parents must apply sunscreen from 15 to 20 minutes before outdoor output and re -apply every two hours.
Take your time to find a sunscreen that works better for you and your child. For very exposed areas such as the face and shoulders, or for sensitive skin, you choose a physical sunscreen with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. These mineral sunscreen may remain visible on the skin but provide excellent protection. Regardless of the type of sunscreen you choose, some protection is always better than nothing!
Keep wet and take periods of heat
It is important to remain humid and comfortable in the warmer weather. To keep moisture, keep the water bottles within reach and mention your children often sip, even if you are not thirsty. Wear light -colored, loose clothes to help stay cold in direct sunlight. Remember to take regular rest periods in the shade or inside with air conditioning if possible.
Taking these precautions can help avoid heat exhausting, but it is important to remain alert to these signs that children suffer from high temperature:
- Feeling fainting, dizzy, or very tired
- Sudden excessive sweating and pale skin
- Difficulty breathing, muscle pain, cramps and fever
If you see any of these signs, it is important to get out of the sun as soon as possible and find a cold area to sit or lie down. Drink cold water or electric drink if available, and straw cold water on the skin to cool quickly.
Another cold option is to reduce or remove clothes and put a cold/wet cloth on the neck or armpit while the child admires to help enhance cooling by evaporation.
Call the number 911 if the symptoms are severe, and your child does not improve after taking steps to calm, or if they feel they have a fever despite the cooling efforts. The presence of a high temperature is often a sign that the child may have a thermal stroke, which is a medical emergency.
You have a useful first aid set
Keeping your first aid group helps you quickly respond to common injuries such as scratches, cutting and error bites. You can find first aid sets in stores and online, or you can make them. It is especially useful while moving, so keeping one in the car and at home is a great idea.
By taking these simple precautions, you can help your children enjoy their summer safely – while maintaining hearing protection, skin and health. Stay safe and enjoy!
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