There are tons of summer safety tips knocking around. But with good reason! Summer is dangerous by nature, so from sun protection to dangerous activities, here are some more.
Keep Up with Car Maintenance
Your car might be the last thing on your mind when you just want to have fun. But checking it throughout summer is just as vital as during the winter. The hot Sun can wreak havoc on a vehicle, and you don’t want to be broken down during a heatwave! Just a quick visit to your local auto repair shop before heading out can be the difference between an adventure to remember or an ordeal you want to forget! If money is tight, a daily FLOWER check can help you out.
Protect Yourselves Against the Sun
Of course, the Sun is constantly in the sky, shining bright and hot during the summer. Unless you live in the UK! But even on cloudy days, the Sun can be very dangerous. You see, it doesn’t need to be sweltering for the Sun to cause damage. Most of the damage from sunburn comes from the strength of the UV radiation and not the actual heat. Sunscreen and UV clothing or accessories like sunglasses will help. Stay in the shade and drink water when it is hot.
Family Summer Safety Around Water
Further to water, we all love dive-bombing in the local swimming pool! But it isn’t a good idea. There might be some poor kid in there who hasn’t learned to swim properly yet gets nervous around unfamiliar things. This can be true of children or adults on the autism spectrum. Water is, of course, also inherently dangerous, and over 3,500 people per year drown in the US alone! Be a water watcher to make sure the kids are safe, and always stay sensible around the sea.
Avoid Popular Yet Dangerous Activities
Swimming is popular in summer, and it can be dangerous. But with the right rules in place and sensible behavior, it is unlikely that anything bad will happen. However, there are some things that people enjoy doing during summer that have a high chance of severe injury. This includes things like using a trampoline. Even when they are secured correctly and have safety nets, trampolines can still be hazardous. Imagine your child jumping 10 ft and landing on their neck!
Prevent Those Pesky Bug Bites
Do we really have to put up with bugs? All through summer, it can feel like you have a new bite every other day! And some can be very dangerous depending on where you live. The US and Australia, for example, have some of the world’s most dangerous spiders. Then, there are territories with mosquitoes. Fortunately, all it takes is quality insect repellant to reduce or even eliminate the chances of being bitten. So always keep your preferred product on hand.
Summary
Keeping your care well maintained is one of those family summer safety tips you may not think of. Water is also dangerous, not just in summer. And do you really want an itchy spider bite?
