Summer Safety Rundown

Summer is flowers, trees, warmth, sun and swimming. But it's also bees, splinters and skinned knees. Don't let these mishaps keep you from having fun!

First up, get that first aid kit ready!

• Anatomy of a First Aid Kit, opens a new window from the American Red Cross
• How to Build Your Own First-Aid Kit, opens a new window from Boys' Life
• Summer First Aid Kit Essentials for Parents from Virtuwell 
  

Next, what do you do?! Here are overviews of basic first aid:

• Child and Baby First Aid, opens a new window from the American Red Cross
• First Aid Guide for Parents and Caregivers, opens a new window from HealthyChildren.org (AAP)
• First Aid 101 for Parents, opens a new window from the Children's Hospital Los Angeles
• 10 Things for Parents to Know Before Heading to the ER, opens a new window from HealthyChildren.org (AAP)
• Get access to Gale Courses' Handling Medical Emergencies, opens a new window class with your library card

First Aid Tips for the Hottest Months

• Summer First Aid Guide: How to Treat Minor Injuries, opens a new window from Today's Parent
• Summer Safety Tips for Children: Basic First Aid for Summer Injuries, opens a new window from MetroParent

Last, review summer safety tips:

• Seven Tips for Keeping Your Kids Safe This Summer, opens a new window from GoHealth Urgent Care
• Summer Safety Tips from Wee Care Pediatrics
• Water Safety at Home, opens a new window from Safe Kids Worldwide
• Bicycle Safety, opens a new window from Drive Smart Colorado
• Have a Sun-Safe Summer, opens a new window from the American Cancer Society
• Pool Safety Tips, opens a new window from Pool Safely
• Avoid Bug Bites, opens a new window from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Camping: Staying Safe, opens a new window from the National Park Service
• Hiking Safely in the Heat with Kids, opens a new window and 9 Ways to Keep Kids Safe on a Hike from Sierra 
  

With this list, you'll be more than prepared for whatever summer brings you!