SEASONAL SAFETY TIPS

Consultation In Hospital Room — Toms River, NJ — Sunny Pediatrics, Inc.

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summertime safety tips 

Water Safety
  • Always supervise children when swimming
  • Remind children to never swim alone
  • Keep pool gates closed and locked when not in use
  • Remind children to avoid swallowing water while swimming
Heat & Sun Safety
  • Stay hydrated!
    • provide cool drinks plenty of water
  • Prevent sunburn
    • Use sunscreen minimal SPE 15
    • Remember to test patch on small area first to check for any reactions
    • Keep small children in the shade out of direct sunlight
Yard & Bug Safe
  • Avoid tick/bug bites by using insect repellent
    • Check for ticks after outside play and remove from clothes & skin with tweezers
    • May use DEET 10-307. recommended by AAP
    • Call office for any major reactions
    • Avoid outdoors when mosquitos are bad
  • Know your plants!
    • Avoid poison ivy/ poison oak
Play Safe
  • Always wear helmet while riding bikes, scooters & skateboards
  • Never leave hot grill/ fire pit unattended