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01.19.2016
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With a few simple precautions, can you enjoy the holidays without concern. Stay in
Child playing in the sand on the beach (Photo: Shutterstock)
The child care must redouble when they are near water (Photo: Shutterstock)
On a hot day, nothing better than cooling off with the whole family at the sea or in a swimming pool. However, one must have some child care in these situations and extra care near water. The biggest risk to small is drowning, a major contributor to deaths in less than four years old in Brazil.
This type of accident usually occurs silently and, after a few minutes of submersion, the victim can have severe neurological damage or even die, so prevention is so important. The uninterrupted adult supervision is essential and the use of buoys, shaped vest, it is recommended for those who still can not swim or are learning.
According to orthopedic surgeon Andrew Andujar, Children's Joan Guzman Hospital (SC) and the Commissioner of Education and Training SBOT (Brazilian Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology), it is also important to talk to children about the dangers of aggressive play by the pool and direct them to check the depth of sites ranging dive. "The so-called jump in shallow water can cause severe spinal injuries and even death by drowning," he says.
If you are on the beach, try to install in locations close to the lifeguards, away from docks, boats and rocks. Ask someone who already knows the beach where there is sand banks or strong current and keep distance from them.
There is also the danger of being distracted adults and children enter the water alone. Therefore, provide fences of at least 1.5m in height and less space between bars or equal to 12 cm for the pool, preferably with a gate and locks. Aquatic toys must be kept out of the pool if adults are not around, they tend to attract the kids.
Lost child
Another threat that parents should be alert, especially in crowded beaches, is to lose the child. It is difficult for small orient themselves in the sand, because usually there are no points of reference that can be easily identified. To guard, you can make a pulseirinha waterproof and put to his son, stamping his name, his name and contact phone number. In some places, such as in the lowland Santos, the pulseirinha is provided free by the Fire Department. If the child is lost without identification, search for the firefighter or lifeguard closer.
Gastrointestinal problem
During the walks on the beach, one can not overlook the power. On account of the heat, the foods deteriorate more easily, which can cause gastrointestinal problems. The recommendation is to take home snacks such as chopped fruits and juices, in a cool bag. If you can not, and eventually your child want ice cream, give preference to processed products because there is no way of knowing the origin of the water with that home were prepared.
This time of year, just consume seafood in places you know, because if they are not stored properly, have a great risk of causing food poisoning. And avoid dishes with mayonnaise, which usually spoil rapidly.
Another source: Scientific Department of Safety of Children and Adolescents of the Brazilian Society of Pediatrics
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