Outdoor Safety


Clean up your yard, so kids can enjoy it safely


* When on a boat, all passengers, includ- ing young children and non-swimmers,


should wear U.S. Coast Guard-approved life vests at all times. Air-filled floatation aids are not good substitutes. Hopefully your summer will include


many adventures on land as well as those on the water. This may be the summer your child learns to ride a two-wheeled bike or masters the latest skateboard trick. Depending on the children’s ages, your family may be exploring the confines of your backyard or trekking the trails of a state or national park. No matter where your journey may take you, staying safe should be a top priority. Commonsense safety measures follow.


In Your Backyard


* Home trampolines are strongly dis- couraged as they are associated with seri- ous injuries, even with adult supervision.


* Fireworks, including sparklers, are not safe for a child of any age to light, use or


hold. They can lead to serious burns and permanent scars for the injured victim. It is best to ooh and aah at a professional fireworks display.


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* Keep your grill a ay from any str tures, trees or play areas. The hot surface


and open flame can cause ser


and open fl ame can cause serious burns or a fi re Never lea


* Clean up your yard. Remove contain- ers


y are a br


ill away from any struc- he hot surface


or a fire. Never leave children unattended around a hot grill.


ers, kiddie pools and other items that col- lect stagnant water, as they are a breeding ground for mosquitos. Pick up pet or other animal excrement in the grass that may e may expose kids to germs.


At the Playground


* Always supervise children. * Inspect playground equipment for broken swings, bars, stairs or slides.


* Because of developmental differences among children, playground equipment is


made for specific ages *


made for specifi c ages. Kids should play on age-appropriate equipment.


Look for safer playground surfaces


such as mulch, pea gravel, sand or rubber mats instead of concrete, asphalt (black- top), grass, packed dirt or rocks.


* Remove strings from children’s clothing that may catch on pla


that may catch on playground equipment. * Bike helmets should not be worn w


Bike helmets should not be worn while using playground equipment.


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