Summer Safety

Kim Gubbins, CPNPNurse Practitioner Kim Gubbins reminds us that summer is just around the corner and there are a few items that PHA and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) would like to remind you of in regards to staying safe this summer.Avoid the sun during 10am and 4pm when the peak ultraviolet rays occur. All children should apply at least SPF 15, 30 minutes before being out in the sun.  If a child is going to be swimming, please reapply sunscreen every 1-2 hours.    No sunscreen is truly waterproof. Babies under 6 months should be kept out of  the sunBug spray being applied to children should contain no more than 30% DEET. Bug spray is not recommended for anyone younger than 2 months. Also keep in mind that products that contain DEET can make sunscreen less effective. Helmets should be worn at all times, for all ages, when bike riding.  This means even a short ridearound the block or in the neighborhood.  All bike helmets should meet the bicycle helmet safety standards of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).  Other important bike safety rules include ride on the right side, with traffic, use appropriate hand signals and respect all traffic signals.  When biking, only the adult should carry younger children in a bike seat.  These yo...
Source: Pediatric Health Associates - Category: Pediatrics Tags: Healthy Habits Source Type: news