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Outdoor Safety Tips For Kids

April 13, 2022 Kim Leave a Comment

Outdoor Safety Tips For Kids

Follow these outdoor safety tips for kids to avoid more stress in your life.

Spring is here, and summer will soon follow. As the weather begins to warm across the country, families prepare for their annual outdoor trips of camping, hiking, fishing, etc. Here are outdoor safety tips for kids that you’ll want to remind yourself of so the whole family will have a great time!

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Outdoor Safety Tips For Kids

Outdoor Safety Tips For Kids

While spending time outdoors is an excellent way for families to bond and can teach kids important lessons about the world around them, outdoor trips and activities with kids require extra safety precautions and considerations to keep them from getting into trouble.

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Establish Rules

Structure is essential for kids, especially when going outdoors. Establishing a set of rules can keep them safe and ensure you aren’t worrying the entire time. Remind kids not to talk to strangers, set a distance they can walk away from if needed, and don’t go too far from mom or dad. Remind kids of staying on the trail, keeping trails clean, etc. A set of rules can keep kids from getting into trouble, prevent injuries, and make the trip more pleasant for everyone in the family.

Teach Kids First Aid

If kids are old enough to utilize bandages, antiseptic wipes, antibacterial ointment, gauze, and other everyday first aid kit items, teach them how to use them and when to use them. Older kids may wander independently, so they must have a first aid kit and practice using different items and learning their purposes. The first-aid kit can help them avoid infections and have more confidence in exploring the outdoors.

Outdoor Safety Tips For Kids

Check For Safety

Some campgrounds will have playgrounds for kids, but parents should always check the play areas for safety before allowing them to swing on monkey bars or go down the slide. There could be broken glass bottles on the ground, the equipment could be unsafe, and there may be kids already playing that are too rough for your child  Parents taking a few minutes to check the playground can ensure the safety of their children while also putting their minds at ease and giving them time to unpack at the campground.

Get The Proper Gear

While wearing a t-shirt and shorts may be acceptable, kids of any age need extra protection and gear. The younger they are, the more protected they need to be. Ensure kids have sturdy and protective shoes, and multiple outfit changes depending on the weather; if you’re hiking, ensure they have long socks or pants to protect their legs, etc. Investing in protective pants can make a massive difference for younger kids just learning to walk  Sandra Aris creates stylish, innovative pants for more youthful kids using 3D padded technology found in motocross, motorbike, and ski apparel. The pants absorb the shock from falls and protect kids from bumps and bruises.

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Keep Kids Cool

Kids will suffer from heat exhaustion quicker than adults because their bodies heat up faster. Ensure kids are drinking enough water and staying hydrated. It can also help to slow down your pace and match theirs so they aren’t pushed too far too fast. Make sure to take breaks for meals and snacks, too. Looking at the weather ahead can also help appropriately plan outfits for kids. Dress them light but be sure they aren’t too cool. Taking frequent breaks in the shade can also allow them to cool down and keep going.

Make Some Noise

No matter how well you’re watching them, kids have the potential to get lost outdoors. Teach your kids to be aware of their surroundings, follow trails, and find their way back to you. Also, teach them to make some noise. Giving kids a whistle that they can carry around their necks can help them alert you that they are lost. A whistle is the Boy Scout way. Teaching them to yell or scream for you is also beneficial if they feel they’ve gotten too far from the campground, hiking group, or other people.

Spending time with kids outdoors is a great activity to help them explore and learn about the world around them.  Kids are prone to accidents, but don’t let that hinder you from wanting them to appreciate mother nature. Parents shouldn’t worry about the trip outdoors but should always keep extra safety precautions. 

There you have it, outdoor safety tips for kids. Where are you traveling to?

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Travel writer and road trip enthusiast of My Traveling Roads, Kim Croisant, is a proud native Texan passionate about seeing the world by car, plane, train, RV -- any way she can. Her travels include many road trips in Texas and beyond. Kim is raising her grandson and takes him and her Yorkie/Shih Tzu mix doggies on as many trips as possible. When she's feeling the love, she lets her darling 83-year-old mother come along as well. But her favorite way to travel is solo. When Kim's not writing, she is hiking through nature and camping in the woods in a cabin full of amenities.

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