Master water safety

Water-related activities are very popular in the summer, especially on a beautiful island like Xiamen. Swimming is great physical activity and with a ton of health benefits.

At the same time, it’s important to be aware that recreational water illnesses (RWIs) are caused by germs and chemicals found in the water in which we swim. Diarrhea is the most common symptom caused by swallowing contaminated water. Teach your child never to swallow pool water and to rinse off both before and after swimming.

The second main concern about swimming is the risk of drowning, the leading cause of injury death for young children between the ages of one and four. Always supervise children when in or around water. A responsible adult should constantly watch young children.

Teach kids to swim as soon as possible. Formal swimming lessons can protect young children from drowning. If you go on a recreational boat, always insist that your child wear a properly fitted life jacket every single time.

Beat the heat and the sun

Xiamen is quite hot in the summer and high temperatures can overwhelm the body’s temperature control system. The best defense for heat-related illness is prevention. Never leave children in a parked car even if the windows are cracked open. Infants and children should wear loose, lightweight and light-colored clothing. Plan outdoor activities for the cooler morning and evening hours.

Just a few serious sunburns can increase a child’s risk of skin cancer as an adult. Their skin needs protection from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays whenever they’re outdoors. Clothing that covers the skin helps protect against UV rays. Use sunscreen with at least SPF (sun protection factor) 15 and UVA (ultraviolet A) and UVB (ultraviolet B) protection every time your children go outside.

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