Summertime Safety Quiz

When should you apply sunscreen to your kids?

Answer: a. According to the CDC, for the best protection, apply sunscreen generously 30 minutes before going outdoors. Don’t forget to protect ears, noses, lips, and the tops of feet.

What time should you limit children’s exposure to the sun?

Answer: b. When possible, plan children's outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon when the sun's rays are less intense. By avoiding sun exposure during peak hours of 10 am-2 pm, sun exposure may be reduced by as much as 60%.

If you find a tick on your child, what steps should you take?

Answer: a. Use clean tweezers and get as close to the skin as possible to remove the head and mouthparts. Pull the tick straight out gently and steadily, do not twist. See a healthcare provider immediately if the tick has burrowed into the skin or if the head, mouthparts or other tick remains can’t be removed.

Where should you check for ticks on your child?

Answer: c. Parents should check their children regularly for ticks under the arms, between the legs, around the waist, inside the navel, around the hairline and on the scalp.

What are poison ivy’s symptoms?

Answer: c. All of the symptoms listed can be poison ivy. Call a doctor is swelling is extremely severe or child is itching so severely he can’t sleep.

When should your child wear a bike helmet?

Answer: b. A bike helmet should be worn EVERY TIME YOU RIDE a bike, scooter or skateboard, even if going for a short ride. Bike helmets should fit properly and always fasten the chin strap.

True or False: The U.S. Government created a sticker that all helmets should have stating it is safe to wear.

Answer: True. All helmets should have a sticker stating that it meets standards set by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

If your child has taken formal swimming lessons, it’s fine to let them swim unattended.

Answer: False. Children should never be left alone in or around water. Even though swimming lessons are critical to your child’s safety near water, young children often are not strong enough to get themselves out of the water if there is trouble. Always have an adult watching children swim.

Which of the following is the number one cause of poisonings nationally in kids under the age of six?

Answer: c. Even though prescription pain medication and over the counter medicines like Tylenol and Motrin are carefully packaged, they are sometimes left unsealed and in reach of children. Make sure you place child-proof caps on tightly and store medications up and away from your child’s reach.

While summer is a time for young teens (12-15) to relax away from classes, screen-time (the amount of time in front of a TV, computer or mobile screen) should be kept to how long, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics?

Answer: c. In 2016, the American Academy of Pediatrics changed its recommendation from no more than two hours a day to – it depends. Because so much learning takes place on screens, parents are now urged to assess the proper limits for each child, making sure screen time does not interfere with sleep or exercise. They note parents should monitor their child’s screen activities to make sure the time is well spent.