Kids' Safety Tips for Summer Vacation

Leap | Carpenter | Kemps Insurance Agency | Jun 24, 2020 | minute read

Summer vacation is here and the kids are free for a few months. That also means pool parties, fireworks, family vacations, and accidents. Medical experts remind us that during June, July, and August, there is a dramatic increase in children’s injuries. Many of these injuries may be covered by your homeowner’s or renter’s insurance. However, a little bit of prevention will go a long way to making sure your child has a safe and fun summer.

If you are planning a vacation, be sure your child has proper ID. Many states now require every child to have some form of identification.

Water Safety

More than one in five drowning victims are children 14-years-old and younger, and most of these incidents happen when a child falls into a pool or is left alone in the bathtub.

  • Make sure your child stays away from suction drains in pools.
  • Wearing a life vest is always a good idea when on a river or lake.
  • Make sure pools are always under the supervision of an adult.
  • Home swimming pools should be fully enclosed and securely gated.

Heat and Sun

  • Keep children well hydrated.
  • Wear light weight clothes.
  • Hats are good for younger children.
  • Be sure to have sun screen on children at all times.
  • Check to make sure that the surfaces under playground equipment are safe, soft, and well-maintained.

Bug Bites

  • Avoid areas where insects nest or congregate, such as stagnant pools of water, uncovered foods, and gardens where flowers are in bloom.
  • Use insect repellents containing DEET.

Bike Safety

  • A helmet protects your child from serious injury, and should always be worn.

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