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Splash Into SUMMER!


WELL-BEING THIS SUNNY SEASON By Audra N. Rankin, DNP, APRN, CPNP


ENSURE YOUR FAMILY’S


will want to make your children’s health and safety a priority. Read on for tips on a safe summer season.





Observe Water Safety Rules If your kids are dipping their toes in the ocean, lake or pool, follow these guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).


* Never leave children unsupervised around water.


* Use caution with inflatable swimming devices such as water wings, toys and rafts.


These devices often provide a false sense of security and should never be used as life preservers. Approved life preservers fit securely and should be worn at all times while on boats or near bodies of water.


* Teach children to avoid diving into water until they have checked with an adult who


knows if the water depth is safe for diving. Before venturing out on the ocean, teach


children about rip current safety. If caught in a rip current, kids should swim parallel to the shore until the current is gone, and then swim towards the shore. Make sure they know they must obey lifeguards and


Ready, Set, Grow


t’s summer! Whether you’re hitting the beach or trekking the great outdoors, you


posted rules, and have them swim near lifeguard posts. When poolside, double-check that


rescue equipment and a telephone are within close proximity. Check your local building regulations regarding pool enclosures. Often a fence at least four feet high is required around all sides of the pool. Pool locks and gate latches should be at heights that small children are unable to reach. Use extra caution with inflatable pools, as children may fall in accidentally by leaning into collapsible sidewalls.


Avoid Swimming Complications Swimmers ear, also known as otitis externa, may occur when bacteria begin to grow in the ear canal because water stays in the canal for an extended period of time. Symptoms include itching and pain. If these symptoms occur, kids should avoid swimming and be seen by their primary care provider. Eye irritation may occur from excessive


exposure to chlorine. Rinsing eyes with warm water after swimming may help to remove chemical irritants. If swimming in a home pool, make sure the pH is at an appropriate level.


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