SPRING & SUMMER FUN AND SAFETY

In April, Tesago celebrates "Health and Prevention"! Spring is here and summer is right around the corner. I wanted to share some important tips with you to help keep your family happy, healthy, and safe during this fun season full of sunshine, biking, swimming and traveling!!! I am going to highlight just a few, but you can visit the American Academy of Pediatrics website http://www.aap.org/advocacy/releases/summertips.htm to read more about these and other important topics!!!

SUN:

Young children should wear sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 everyday (even if it’s cloudy)!!! It should be applied 30 minutes before going outside! Hats and sunglasses are also a great way to protect them from the sun’s UV rays!!

HEAT STRESS:

Activity should be limited during high humidity and temperatures. Your child needs to be well hydrated by drinking plenty of water and/or sports drinks during exercise.

POOL SAFETY:

Children should never be left unattended by a pool and fences and safety latches that they can’t reach are crucial to protect them from drowning! Encouraging your child to take swim lessons is also a valuable lifelong skill!!

BIKE SAFETY:

Your child should ride the appropriate type of bike as well as size bike for his/her age!! Helmets need to be worn every time your child rides his/her bike, scooter or rollerblades, even on your driveway or sidewalk!!! That’s where most accidents occur!!! Wrist, knee and elbow pads are also helpful in protecting them from injury!