Dangers in summer, how to spend a quiet holiday
The school is over, the notes arrived and with them the vacations of the youngest ones. Summer is a period in which children take the opportunity to have fun, not forgetting the reviews of subject, where there are many activities that can be done. From going to the pool with your friends, to a vacation to another city with your parents. A list that is not exempt from dangers.
There are a series of risks that can turn a day of joy and fun into a day of worry and visits to pediatric emergencies. To avoid these turns, from the National Security Council, several tips are given with which to prevent these summer situations.
Role of the father
The parents and other adults they must collaborate in this task of prevention of dangers. The role of parents is very important to ensure the integrity of the smallest of the house because sometimes these dangers come from some action on their part, such as the following:
- The mobile in the car. Parents during trips to cities where you go on vacation, the mobile must be an instrument alien to the driver. It must be the co-pilot who manipulates it in case of emergency call or answering an important message. The attention always on the cart, not on the screens.
- Speed always in the limits. Better to arrive a few minutes or an hour late than to be stopped in a hospital because of an accident. Attending traffic signals and respecting speed limits will guarantee a totally peaceful trip.
- Attention to children. The family arrives at the pool or at the beach, the child sees the water and his desire for adventures leads him to it. Parents should not lose attention to their children and ensure their integrity: avoid running to the edge and do not perform pirouettes that can damage them are some tips.
- Certified products. Floats, sleeves or sunglasses. These are some of the most used products among the smallest and all of them have to have the official certificates to avoid breakages or possible damages such as chafing burns.
Beware of the house
Summer means more time at home. A period that can lead to some dangerous situations too. It is recommended to parents:
- Never leave the youngest ones alone at home, look for the youngest ones a kangaroo or a family member to attend them while the parents are away working.
- Medications and other harmful products always hidden. Any item that the child may ingest and harm the child should be out of reach.
- Controls the state of food. High temperatures can cause foods to lose their ability before making them susceptible to indigestion. Always watch for signs such as odor or appearance before preparing a meal or serving a product.
- High temperatures increase the fire danger In the home. In this sense at the slightest hint of fire, parents must ensure that the smallest leave the premises and away from the focus of this fire.
Damián Montero
