Use Plenty Of Sunscreen
Sunny summer days are exciting, which is
why we all, whatever our ages, love to charge outdoors when the hot weather
arrives, but there's one thing you should always do first: apply the sunscreen.
Sunburn is a very painful condition, but it can also contribute to serious
long-term conditions, including skin cancer, so it's essential that you guard
yourself and your children against it at all times. Children's skin can be
especially susceptible to UV damage from the sun, so apply high factor sunscreen to your children before
they head outside in summer, and they should also wear a sun hat. It's
important to re-apply the cream or oil at regular intervals too, especially if
they've been in the water, which could have washed it off.
Keep Hydrated
It's easy to forget when we're having fun
in the sun just how important it is to keep hydrated. Focusing on hydration is
especially important on hot days, simply because we naturally expend a lot of
our natural water stores as a result of sweating, and that means that
dehydration can occur rapidly. Expert tips on staying hydrated, whatever the weather,
can be found at https://www.bevi.co/blog/tips-for-staying-hydrated/
so follow their advice and carry a reusable water bottle with you and hydrate
regularly, even if you feel you don't need it. Early signs of dehydration can
include dizziness, confusion and then nausea and distress, so never ignore
these signs in yourself or your loved ones.
Stay Safe Around Water
We've seen how drinking water can be
vitally important in summer, and indeed throughout the year, but another kind
of water can bring danger to your kids. Children love to splash in the water,
so whether you're by a poolside or the seaside keep your eye on them at all
times when they're around water. Pay particular attention to safety warning
notices and never allow your kids to enter the water if signs say that it's
unsafe to do so. On beaches across America,
look out for warning flags: yellow flags warn of a medium
hazard such as strong or hidden currents, but red flags warn of high danger –
keep out of the water.
To keep safe in the sun, simply remember
these three important strategies: apply sunscreen before going outside, and
keep it topped up, also remember to keep hydrated by drinking lots of water,
and stay safe around water by looking out for and heeding warning signs and
flags. With these three steps followed, you and your kids could have a super
summer.
