Summer Safety For Your Children...Where Do You Start!

Teaching Your Children To Use 911, I believe, is one of the most important safety lessons to teach. Make a game out of teaching your child. “What would you do if Daddy was on the floor and he couldn’t move or wake up?” Or “What if a stranger was trying to climb into the neighbors window?” Children need to learn the difference between an Emergency and Non-Emergency.





Fire Safety

Does your family have a Fire Escape Plan? Teach your children what to do if they hear the smoke alarm or what to do if their clothes catch on fire.

http://www.thinkresponsibly.ca/public/fire_prevention/index.html
http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/kids/flash.shtm
http://content.calgary.ca/CCA/City+Hall/Business+Units/Calgary+Fire+Department/Just+For+Kids/Just+for+Kids.htm

Stranger Safety

Teach your children about dealing with strangers. This a great link to the Stay Alert. Stay Safe Program for Kids and Parents!

http://www.sass.ca/

Bicycle Safety

One thing that drives me crazy is seeing a child riding a bicycle or a TRICYCLE with no helmet. It amazes me that parents don’t seem to realize how important a Bicycle Helmet is to the protection of their child. Do they have a bell, mirror, and reflectors? Is the bicycle the correct size, with the seat adjusted to the right height for your child? Do they understand the rules of the road?
In a one-year period, 6,430 people visited an emergency department for a biking injury. This number represents all bicycle-related injuries in Alberta including falls and also includes 593 bicyclists involved in casualty collisions on the roadway.

http://www.thinkresponsibly.ca/public/helmet_safety_files/index.html
http://www.saferoads.com/safety/safety_bicycle.html
http://www.thinkresponsibly.ca/public/helmet_safety_files/index.html

Sun & Heat Safety

Is your child protected from UV Rays? Use the right Sunscreen or Block. My Son is allergic to Zinc which is quite common in Sunscreens. Just read the label and make sure you watch how much direct sunlight your child is getting. Avoid sun stroke just by putting a hat on. Watch for heat exhaustion. Give a good supply of water (not Cola's the caffine dehydrates) or sports drinks. Stay in a Shady area during hot spells.
"It's hard to imagine having to warn parents or caregivers about leaving children alone in cars, especially during the heat of the summer. But many caring and responsible people can forget the silent or sleeping child in the backseat. Others do not realize the risks involved in leaving their children in the car and what begins as a quick errand can turn to tragedy in a matter of minutes. If children are trapped inside cars, especially during seriously hot weather, it can result in heat exhaustion or heat stroke, leading to permanent disability or death".

http://www.kidsandcars.org/
http://kidshealth.org/kid/watch/out/summer_safety.html

Water Safety

Watch your children. Do not lose site of them when around water, such as pools, rivers, creeks, lakes, ocean and ponds. Life jackets most be worn when boating or canoeing. Is the life jacket the right size? Is the life jacket the correct one for that water activity?

Parents please stay away from alcohol when participating in all water activities!

http://www.wearalifejacket.com/
http://www.tc.gc.ca/BoatingSafety/boating-law-enforcement.htm
http://www.tc.gc.ca/BoatingSafety/menu.htm