It’s summer, well not quite officially, but soon enough. The signs are all there: warmer air, sunny skies, the ice cream van at the stepping stones, queues for 99’s at the café, bikers and tourists occupying the marketplace benches munching fish and chips, flowers in bloom, allotments pushing up their first shoots, the shrieks and laughter emanating from over the wall at the outdoor pool and kids paddling in the river. I love summer. I love that I don’t have to fuss with winter coats, hats and mittens. Getting out the door with children just gets so much, well, easier. But wait, what about sun cream? Sun hats? Water bottles?
It gets me thinking about summer safety and summer safety tips to keep summer both fun and safe for the whole family. Here are some things to keep in mind:
Water Safety
Keeping safe in and around the water is very important. Here are some links to help you and your children understand the dangers and to stay safe around water.
How to make sure you don’t catch or encounter anything nasty in the sea, river, pond or lake.
Heatwave
Heatwaves can be dangerous so ensure that everyone drinks plenty of water…read more tips on ways to stay cool.
Sun safety
Think plenty of sun screen, hats, hydration and sunglasses. Click on these links to read more about sun safety:
Preventing hay fever
Reduce hay fever symptoms by closing windows..read more tips to relieve hay fever.
The sun, rain and seasons all affect how much pollen is in the air and how bad your hay fever symptoms are. Find out more here…
Summer holiday safety for younger children
Summer holidays are great fun for children, but can bring risks. Here are some tips for keeping them safe.
Here are some tips to stay safe around boilers and barbecues, what you need to know about carbon monoxide poisoning.
12 UK insects and bugs that bite or sting
The creatures that are most likely to feast on you, including wasps, bees, ants, spiders, midges and ticks. Here are some tips to avoid these pesky creatures.
Plant dangers in the garden and countryside
Summer feet tips
Summer means sandals, so here are some tips on how to take care of your feet.
