Summer Safety: Tips for Parents
Be Safe During Playtime
• Make sure kids wear helmets when riding a bike, skating, skateboarding, or otherwise riding a wheeled vehicle. A properly fitted helmet can prevent serious head injury, making it a crucial safety precaution.
• Other pads for knees, wrists, and elbows can also be useful for preventing scrapes, cuts, and fractures in case of falls.
• Make sure play equipment in your yard or at the park is safe for use.
• Let children know it’s unsafe to play or hide in enclosed spaces like old appliances, coolers, or car trunks.
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