Summer Safety Checklist
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- Sun Safety
- Limit your child's sun exposure between the hours of 10 am and 4 pm.
- Get some sun-protective clothing.
- Your child's summer wardrobe should include a hat, sunglasses with ultraviolet ray protection.
- Replace any sweat-saturated items with dry clothing.
- Apply sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15.
- Apply sunscreen on both sunny and cloudy days.
- Apply sunscreen every two hours, or after swimming or sweating.
- Heat Safety
- Reduce the intensity of activities 15 minutes or longer in length.
- Make sure children are well-hydrated.
- Limit outdoor physical activity in a place with a warmer climate.
- Allow the child's body to acclimate to the change in temperature.
- Pool Safety
- Never leave a child unsupervised in or near a pool or spa.
- Teach children 4 and older to swim.
- Avoid inflatable swimming aids such as "floaties".
- If possible, install a 4ft tall or higher fence around all sides of the pool.
- Do not use a pool or spa if there are broken or missing drain covers.
- Do not dive in less than nine feet of water.
- Feet-first entry.
- Be aware of sandbars.
- Protect Against Bugs
- Use insect repellents to guard against ticks.
- Wear long sleeve shirts and long pants when going outside.
- Never leave stagnant pools of water around the house.
- Avoid using scented soaps or perfumes on your child.
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John F. Smith
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Who it's for
This Summer Safety Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.
- Avoid forgetting - keep all your Summer Safety essentials in one place (external memory)
- Save time - start from a proven Summer Safety structure instead of a blank page
- Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
- Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
- Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time
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How to use this Summer Safety Checklist
- Save Summer Safety Checklist to your free Checklist account so your progress is saved and synced across devices.
- Customize it in the app: remove anything that does not apply, then add your own details for Summer Safety (dates, sizes, addresses, notes).
- If others are involved, invite them to collaborate and divide responsibilities.
- Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.
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