Safety of children in the summer

Summer is a time of fun and carefreeness, especially for our offspring. Parents still have to be overly attentive, since in places of rest all sorts of dangers may lurk. Therefore, familiarization with the safety rules during the summer holidays is extremely important for all mothers and dads. By the way, it will not hurt to tell about them to the children. And it's not just about the safety of preschool children in the summer. Many students of middle and high school during rest make a lot of stupid things and harm the body.

Safety on water in summer

Most families prefer to spend hot summer days on the beaches of water bodies - lakes, rivers, seas. Adults and kids with pleasure bathe and sunbathe, breathe fresh air. However, water can be dangerous. Therefore, before traveling to the place of rest, the following recommendations should be studied:

1. Do not allow the child to swim without your supervision, especially on mattresses or inflatable circles.
2. Release the offspring in water only in a swimming vest or armlets.
3. Do not allow children to play games where participants hide under water or are "stoked". Such entertainment can end in tragedy.
4. Do not allow to swim for buoys and dive in unknown places of the reservoir, as stones and tree branches often lead to injuries.
5. Monitor the child's stay in the water to prevent overcooling.
6. To avoid sunburn, lubricate the child's skin with special sunscreen.

Safety in nature in summer

If you can choose on the nature (forest, park), be sure to read the rules of children's safety in the summer:

1. In such places there are usually a lot of mites, the bites of which are dangerous with serious diseases (encephalitis, Lyme disease). Therefore, it is better to put the child in pants and closed shoes. And the trousers should be put into the elastic band of socks. Do not interfere with the treatment of the surface of clothing with insect repellent.
2. Explain to the child that it is forbidden to touch unfamiliar mushrooms and eat unknown berries or fruits growing in the forest - they can be poisonous.
3. To avoid biting such insects as bumblebees, wasps, bees, tell them to stay immovable when they are nearby.
4. Do not allow the baby to approach animals that can bite him and infect him with rabies.
5. Do not leave children unattended - they can get lost.

General safety rules for children during the summer holidays

Unfortunately, the dangers lie in wait for children not only in places of rest, but also in the playground, on the road, in public places. However, following the recommendations will help reduce the risks:

1. It is mandatory for a child to wear a headdress outdoors to prevent heat or sunstroke .
2. Teach your children always to wash their hands before eating.
3. Since summer is the peak of food poisoning and diseases of enterovirus infections, watch for the freshness of foods, always wash vegetables and fruits before consumption.
4. Be sure to teach the child the transition to traffic lights, tell us about the dangers that the car carries.
5. Tell the children about how to behave properly on the playground, in particular, riding on a swing. They need to be approached from the side; sit down and get up, waiting for a complete stop; hold tight when riding.
6. It is important to teach and fire safety rules in the summer. Do not let the bonfires grow without the presence of adults. Explain the danger of the fire element in a rapid spread to neighboring objects.
7. Observe drinking regimen to prevent dehydration. Give the child purified natural water without gas.
8. If your child is riding a bicycle or roller, get him a protective helmet, elbow pads and knee pads.

Following simple recommendations will help to protect your child's life and health and will allow you to spend your summer vacation with maximum pleasure.