Beach Safety Tips

Beach Safety Tips for Kid Vacations,Sun Safety,Water Safety and Safe Beaches for Kid Vacations

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Lucy Travels ~ Kid Travel Beach Safety Tips on Family Vacations
~ Maya loves swimming, ever since she was a baby going to underwater swimming lessons ~ Although she is a proficient swimmer there are still child safety issues to be observed to guarantee a happy swimming pool session on a family vacation		What's NEW
Beach Safety for Kid Vacations
Tip 1: Never Leave a Child Unsupervised		Unsafe Water:
~ a few inches of water are enough for a child to drown in ~ it is best to advise children to stawy away from water unless there is an adult supervising them ~ At all inclusive family holidays you often find kids clubs that take the kids swimming - make sure there is always a lifeguard present ~ dont let the kids swim immediately after they have eaten, it can cause cramps and inability to move and result in drowning, leave at least 30 minutes after each meal ~ take advantage of kids swimming lessons often offered in family vacation resorts check our child pool safety list for more hints		~ never swim in waters that have been pronounced "unsafe" ~ polluted waters can easily cause severe illness in children so always take care and extera check for swimming suitability ~ most beaches have grading for swimming with kids suitablility - look out for the cleanest beaches for your family beach vacation ~ teach your kids to stay away from frozen lakes,ponds,pools of water and rivers unless they have been offically declared "safe for skating" and walking upon
Tip 2: Check the Beach Waters
~ get familiar with the ebb and flow of the waters tides to avoid getting stuck somewhere with no exit to the land when the waters rise ~ check the suitability of the beaches for traveling with children, is there easy access for small kids to play, is the lagoon child friendly and shallow enough to allow play safely ~ Check for dangerous water currents when letting kids swimming in deeper water ~ Check for polluted beaches especially for international travel safety, beach standards vary from country to country, it pays to check for the best child friendly beaches first ~ Beach Watch is a brilliant site for checking US beach standards and kid-friendliness for family beach vacations
Tip 3: Watch out for Sunburn
Beach Safety Tips: ~ especially when swimming the risk of getting sunburned in a pool is very high ~ get children used to wearing sunglasses to protect their eyes from the glare ~ Waterproo Sunprotection is essential wen going on a beach vacation with kids, especially when traveling with babies and toddlers ~see our sun safety checklist for detailed hints and tips to keep kids safe in the sun ~ have kids wear an extra layer of waterproof sun protection when using beach inflatables or sunning themselves on a water raft as the combination of water and being in full sun often results in bad sunburns ( when white water rafting sunscreen is very important too even though the water temperature can feel really cold and not make kids feel the heat of the sun)		General Safe Travel Checklists
		~ When traveling with Kid & Co safety is of utmost importance ~ Our range of General Travel Safety Checklists make travel planning for family vacations a little easier and provide a good start for creating your own travel checklists tailored to your specific family vacation vacation needs
Tip 4: Common Injury Hot Spots on a beach vacation with kids		Essential Beach Survial Checklist
Beach Safety Tips ~ when walking on he beach or in the shallow watch out for sharp stones, seashells , waterproof beach shoes or beach sandals can offer protection ~ when snorkelling on the reef watch out for spikey corals that can easily injure, invest in a snorkel mask fin set whenre the feet are protected too		Our Essential Packing List Beach Travel with Kids ~ Safe Kid Beach Wear ~ Prepare for safe beach kid fun activities before you travel so your beach vacation luggage is well stocked
Tip 5: Beach Inflatables		Dont't Panic
Beach Safety Tips ~ Only use beach inflatables very close to the shore and at high tide when there is no wind. ~ make sure kids know not to fall asleep on them and drift away ~ have kids wear an extra layer of waterproof sun protection as the combination of water and being in full sun often results in bad sunburns		~ travel planning can become an exhausting experience when preparing for a perfect family vacation ~ Beach vacations often take us out of our familiar environment with the sand and heat being difficult to cope with at times ~ I always trust my instinct when preparing for our family trips, so a bit of research on what to expect at out destinatonss and then print my travel checklist to have handy when we get there ~ Our Motto : Don't be ruled by it, but be prepared ~ Above all dont forget to enjoy your family vacation getaway and pritn the Beach Safety Tips as a backup reminder
Tip 6: Swimming Aids
Beach Safety Tips ~ a Lot of supervized public beaches in foreign countries may not allow items such as floating rafts, noodles, or "arm floaties" if they are not approved standard . Check with your beach lifeguards or coast guard officuals s to see what they will or will not allow. ~ approved swimming aids and life jackets are welcome and recommended for young swimmers, ~ some beaches may offer free loaner lifejackets for beginning swimmer kids
Tip 7: Beach Lifeguards
Beach Safety Tips ~ check whether the beaches are patrolled by lifeguards and observe the weather warnings that are being shown ( red flags usually indicate early storm warnings, unsafe water warnings etc) ~ make sure the kids stay withing the safe areas marked by the boey when swimming
Emergencies
Emergency Beach Safety Tips ~ Know how to dial the Emergency Code for the rescue services and nearest hospital on your beach vacation destination ( including different country codes) ~ Always carry a Child First Aid Kit with you , especially useful for international travel safety
Perfect Family Vacation Safety Tips
All our beach safety tips are offered as suggestions only, tips that we have found useful when traveling with kids . This list pool safety list is by no means exhaustive and we welcome any additions to the list. Take this list and use it as a starting point to create your own beach safety travel checklist and remember it is always the responsibility of parents to ensure their children’s safety.