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Play outside safely with these 10 tips:
- Kids must only use machines made small-scale for their size. A full-face helmet must be worn, and kids should only ride during the day, on approved trails.
- While fishing, even when standing on shore, kids should wear a properly fitting PFD at all times. Click here for fit tips.
- Stay safe by only flying a kite on clear, sunny days, and and never climbing to retrieve a kite stuck in a tree or power line.
- Check play equipment, such as swings, for sharp edges or protruding hardware. Avoid any V-shaped bars, which can trap a child by the foot or neck, and ensure all S-hooks on the equipment are completely closed.
- Check that there is enough room to jump off between fences/buildings and swings, slides or other play equipment.
- All play areas should be fenced with no access to roads or bodies of water. Check for danger areas where a child could become trapped or injured.
- Add reflective strips to a child’s hat, jacket, backpack or shoes if they will be playing outdoors after dark.
- Be aware of the signs of a severe reaction from an insect sting or environmental allergen: if a child is experiencing tightness in the throat or chest, swelling of lips, tongue or face, dizziness, or nausea, they require immediate medical attention.
- Paleness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, fainting, and a moderately increased temperature are symptoms of heat exhaustion, a condition requiring careful monitoring. However, if your child is no longer sweating and has warm flushed skin, they may have heat stroke, a medical emergency. Seek medical attention immediately.
- Sunscreen isn’t just for the beach. On average, kids get 3-times the sun exposure that adults do. Remember to protect them - even on cloudy days -with a high-UV lotion and a hat.
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