How Do You Keep Children Safe At The Beach?
A day at the beach conjures up images of beach blankets and umbrellas, a good book, a cool drink and taking in the sights and sounds of the ocean while children play and laugh. Most times, this scenario is accurate, but relaxation can quickly change to panic when children sustain beach-related injuries. In order to enjoy your beach days, learn about the potential hazards and take steps to stay safe. Slather on the sunscreen. Sunburns can be extremely dangerous, causing injuries that may need to be treated in the emergency room. Apply sunscreen at least one half hour before sun exposure because that’s how long it takes to start working. Reapply sunscreen every two hours, despite claims that it’s waterproof. Set up camp close to a lifeguard station. When taking children to the beach, it’s imperative to swim only in areas manned by lifeguards. Adhere to the safety precautions that lifeguards post, and stay within the area permitted for swimming. Watch children closely. This is not the tim
