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The inside of a car can get very hot quickly. 🚗 🥵 If a child is left in a parked car, they can get overheated and their organs can start shutting down, putting them at risk of a heat stroke or even death.
To keep your kids safe, always keep your vehicles locked and your car keys stored away and out of reach. Remind your children that the car is not a place for them to play.
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Is it your baby's first summer? Follow these tips to keep your baby cool, hydrated, and safe during these hot months!☀️
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As kids spend more time outdoors during these warmer months, it's important to protect them from insect bites. One effective way to do this is using insect repellents. 🦟
The AAP and CDC recommend using insect repellents that have been registered by the EPA and contain ingredients such as DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus, or another EPA-registered active ingredient.
👉To learn about how to apply insect repellents correctly and safely and other tips for prevention, check out this guide!
"Several insect repellents with DEET are approved as safe and effective. The concentration of DEET in a product affects how long the product will be effective. You can choose the lowest concentration to provide protection for the among of time spent outside.
For example, 10% DEET provides protection for about 2 hours, and 30% DEET protects for about 5 hours. A higher concentration works for a longer time, but anything over 50% DEET does not provide longer protection."
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How to Choose an Insect Repellent for Your Child
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Read on for more information from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) about types of repellents, DEET, using repellents safely, and other ways to protect your child from insect bites.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
