for breaking news visit www.queenscourier.com July 31, 2013 • kids & education • The Queens Courier 9 kids & education Tips to prevent summer fun from becoming a scare As the days get longer and warmer, kids and adults alike have plenty of reasons to get outdoors. With all the playtime comes extra dangers everyone needs to be on the lookout for. No family s wants to have summer fun turn into a summer scare. Drowning is the No. 1 cause of injuryrelated death for kids ages 1 to 4, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but water isn’t the only potential hazard to be aware of this summer. Brush up on these Children’s Miracle Network Hospitalsapproved tips to keep your family safe this season. Set rules for wheels Properly fitted helmets are a must whenever bikes, boards, scooters, skates or ATVs are involved. Teach kids to ride or roll in a single-file line and always walk their bikes or boards across the street at crosswalks. Children under 10 should stick to sidewalks and paths, and remember reflectors are essential for anyone rolling after dark. Leave the pyrotechnics to the pros There’s no such thing as a safe firework, says Lisa Reichter, a trauma nurse coordinator at Children’s Hospital & Medical Center in Omaha, Neb. Even sparklers burn at temperatures above 1,000 degrees and cause a surprising number of injuries each year. Instead, pull out the glow sticks to avoid burning little fingers and hands. Mind the heat Have fun indoors between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. If that’s not an option, experts at Arkansas Children’s Hospital recommend wearing light colored and lightweight clothing, taking shaded breaks every 20 to 30 minutes and drinking water or sports drinks every 15 minutes when active. And never leave a child unattended in a warm car. Even not-so-hot days can pose a risk, as inside temperatures rise quickly, becoming life threatening in 10 minutes or less. Beware of bugs Scented soaps, perfumes, hair sprays and standing pools of water are magnets for the creepy crawlies. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends insect repellents containing 10 to 30 percent DEET for children over 2 months old. Say no to combination sunscreen/ insect repellent since sunscreen needs to be reapplied every two hours and repellent does not. Save your skin and your sight Both sunny and cloudy skies call for sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher applied 15 to 30 minutes before going outside. Add tight-weaved clothing, brimmed hats and swimwear with builtin UVA protection to adequately prepare your family for sun exposure. And don’t forget the sunglasses - those eyes need cover, too. Be water wise A child can drown in 1 inch of water. Never leave kids alone near filled-buckets, bathtubs, toilets, wading or swimming pools, or any body of water. Moms and dads should learn CPR and stay within an arm’s length of young swimmers. Medical sources at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia also insist kids wear a fitted, U.S. Coast Guardapproved personal flotation device on all boats, at all times. To learn more about your local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital and ways you can help make kids healthier, visit CMNHospitals.org. Courtesy BPT ACCEPTING MOST INSURANCE PLANS. We Accept: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue View & most Eyemed Insurance. WE ARE A GVS PROVIDER Please call us to see if we accept your insurance. OF BAYSIDE exam not incl’d exam not incl’d VARILUX Progressive Lenses (No-Line Bifocals) w/Metal Frames $16999 With coupon*. Expires 8/31/14. And DOCTOR IN: MON., WED., FRI., 10-5:30, TUES. & THURS. 11-7:30, SAT 10-4:30 39-25 BELL BLVD., BAYSIDE • 718.279.2020 Donate Your Old Frame Get $100 OFF Towards Your Purchase of Frames Some Restrictions May Apply. With coupon*. Expires 8/31/14. 2 PAIRS OF GLASSES $6999 With coupon*. Expires 8/31/14. NO-LINE BIFOCALS Progressive Lenses w/Metal Frames $9999 With coupon*. Expires 8/31/14. exam not incl’d *SOME RESTRICTIONS APPLY. MAY NOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFERS, PROMOTIONS, SPECIALS, UNION OR INSURANCE PLANS. COUPON MUST BE PRESENTED AT TIME OF SALE. www.eyesupplyofbayside.com Buy 1 Pair of Glasses Receive 1 Pair of Equal or Lesser Value* Exam included with purchase of Glasses. Limited Time Only!
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