Summer Safety

Worried about your kids playing it safe this summer? From the local jungle gym to a vacation home at the beach, where there's fun for kids, there are safety concerns for parents. Get the tips and resources you need to inform your kids and put your mind at ease.

At Home Summer is a time for kids to reacquaint themselves with the neighborhood — the parks, the paths, even their own backyards. Be sure they know where potential danger lurks and how to avoid it. Suburban Safety Checklist Make Your Home a Safer Place Barbecue Safety Tips How to Prepare for a Hurricane Outside Read tips on keeping your children safe while outside during the summer. Summer Food Safety Sun Safety for Children What's Your SPF IQ? Camping Cautions Recognizing and Treating Heat Prostration or Exhaustion Playground Safety Find tips on what makes a playground safe for your child. Your Local Playground: Proceed with Caution Checking the Safety of Public Playgrounds Safe Surface Materials for Playgrounds Playground Safety at Home Sports and Outdoor Activities Find tips on keeping your children safe while participating in summer activities. Bike Helmets: Buy Them and Use Them! Buying the Right Bike for Your Child In-Line Skates: What You Need to Know Preventing Sports Injuries Soccer Safety Baseball and Softball Safety Pool Safety Read tips on how to teach your children how to be safe around pools. Pool Safety Safety Precautions for Residential Pools Using the Pool Safely When to Start Swimming Lessons Swimming Rules Traveling Before you hit the road this summer, get the information you need to ensure a safe, relaxing vacation. Amusement Park Safety Safety at Amusement and Theme Parks When Kids Fly Alone The Back Seat is the Safest Airbag Safety Infant Car Seat Safety Seatbelt Safety I Printable Seatbelt Safety II Printable Fireworks Safety Tips The Right Life Jacket What Works Get safety tips from other parents, and share your own! Playground Safety Tips Summer Health and Safety Tips