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SUMMER SAFETY TIPS FOR FAMILIES
PREPARE FOR THE SUN AND HEAT
As your kids head outside, prepare for the sun and heat by
Protecting young skin: Receiving just one blistering sunburn before the age of 18 more than doubles kids’ chances of developing melanoma in adulthood. Protect their skin by applying a UVA/UVB sunscreen at least 20 minutes before going outside and use SPF 30 or higher. Reapply every two hours, more often if swimming or sweating.
stay hydrated
When temperatures rise, and especially when they are extreme, it is important for people, especially children, to stay hydrated.
A heat index of 35 degrees or higher can be dangerous for the infirm and young children.
Have them drink water regularly, take breaks from the heat, and wear lightweight clothing.
Vehicle related sunstroke prevention:
A child's body can heat up 3-5 times faster than an adult's.
Avoid heatstroke-related injury or death by never leaving your child alone in the car, not even for a minute.
Additionally, be sure to keep your car locked when you're not in it so kids can't get into it alone.
You can also use industrial air humidifiers that depend on water sprinklers intermittently, such type of devices are available with us at reasonable prices.
