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Sun and water safety: Keeping your kids safe on a family holiday
Family holidays offer a wonderful chance for children and adults to bond and create everlasting memories together. Depending on your chosen destination, there may be plenty for your children to learn about travel, the environment, and different cultures.
Although holidays are largely rewarding and enriching, there are a few precautions you’ll need to take to ensure a safe family trip. With many families opting for hot seaside destinations during the summertime, the most crucial advice is around sun and water safety.
This guide to keeping your kids safe on a family holiday shares all you need to know about the benefits, risks, and steps you can take to protect your children while they’re out swimming and in the sun. From treating sunburn to staying hydrated, and knowing the signs of sunstroke in case the worst should happen, these are crucial tips that all parents and guardians should know.
With all the facts and statistics you need around water-related accidents, and tips to practise water safety at home, the guide will empower you to effectively teach these lessons to your children, so they’re prepared to enjoy your family holiday responsibly.
In addition, the resource offers general safety information, such as the importance of creating an emergency plan, choosing safe accommodation, and providing your children with mobiles or another smart device if you’re able to do so. Broken down into different age ranges, you can use the guide to get a better understanding of your child’s experience on holiday in relation to their developmental stage.
Equip yourself to enjoy a safe family trip by downloading the packing checklist on the guide to ensure you have everything you need, and exploring the useful links that are included for parents. Prioritise safety education and leave yourself plenty of time to prepare for a wonderful trip the whole family will treasure.
Written by Emily Martin