Entre Madres y Doctoras: Tips for the Summer

• Entre Madres y Doctoras share tips for the summer so that families can enjoy it to the fullest.
• It’s very common for some important details to be overlooked in the excitement of this season.
• We wish you a wonderful and fun summer with your loved ones.

The sun comes out and everyone wants to go to the beach. Of course, the sea, the breeze, the sand, all of it screams that it’s time to be outdoors or take a short trip somewhere.

Summer arrives to create a sense of warmth and fun in everyone, and your children are no exception. The whole family starts planning different activities and there’s nothing unusual about this.

However, it’s important to take certain recommendations into account when you’re in the planning stage.

Although there could be many, here we present a few important recommendations for this season that causes excitement among families.

Tips for the summer

Drs. Edith and Evelyn Bracho-Sánchez emphasize the importance of taking safety measures when children are near water, whether in pools, beaches, or rivers.

They recommend enrolling children in swimming lessons so they can learn to survive in case of water accidents.

They also mention the importance of constant adult supervision when children are near water.

Also, they talk about the need to protect children from the harm caused by sun exposure.

Sun Protection

They share the importance of choosing a sunscreen with a high protection level (SPF 30 or more) that protects against both ultraviolet A and B rays.

Additionally, they recommend wearing clothing that provides additional sun protection, such as hats and UV protection shirts. They highlight the importance of not accidentally leaving children in the car.

A method of communication between parents is suggested, like saying «tag, you’re it» to transfer the responsibility of watching the child while one parent steps away from the car.

They also touch on the importance of knowing the car’s warning symbols and lights to address mechanical or safety issues.

Insects

Emphasis is placed on the need to protect children from insect bites, like mosquitoes and ticks, especially during the summer.

They recommend the use of insect repellents with at least 20-30% DEET for children over six months old.

They also mention the importance of checking children’s skin after being outdoors for ticks and wearing clothing that can help prevent bites.

Entre Madres y Doctoras thanks you for your attention and wishes you a happy summer with your family and lots of fun. You’re doing great!