Summer is a good time for children to play, naturally active children like to run around, very easy to bump and hurt their hands and feet. The following are several accidental injuries that occur with a high frequency in the summer of children, parents hurry to stay a god, so that the child away from injury, and do a good job of protective measures! 1, sunburn We often say that little babies have water-like skin, yes, their skin is the water content is large, which means that the baby’s skin is more prone to sunburn. If they do get sunburned, their chances of getting skin cancer in the future will increase. Emergency treatment: Keep your child out of the sun and hydrate his skin as soon as possible. A warm bath in a well-ventilated room can make your child more comfortable. If his skin is already wrinkled or blistered, you’ll need to take him to the doctor. How to prevent it: The easiest way to prevent it is to apply sunscreen to your child every day. Hats and sunglasses also provide some protection. Even so, it is important that your little one has as little direct exposure to the sun as possible. 2. Dehydration If the weather is very hot, the child is also at risk of dehydration. Babies and young children have poorer heat dissipation than teenagers or adults, so if a child appears to be very lethargic, irritable or even unconscious, he or she may be dehydrated, and some small children may vomit or have abdominal pain. The signs of dehydration in infants are shortness of breath, dry eyes and sunken skin. Emergency treatment: If a child over the age of two is dehydrated, have him drink a glass of water immediately and find a way to cool his body. For children under two years old, take oral electrolytes. If staying in a cool place and drinking water does not make your child better, or if he is vomiting, take him to the doctor immediately. How to prevent it: Drink a glass of water first thing in the morning, and remind your child to drink regularly throughout the day. It is best not to drink those caffeine-containing chemical drinks. 3, foot injury Summer heat, children always like to play barefoot, or often wear sandals with open toes, feet will be easily injured. Emergency treatment: If your child’s foot or toe is cut by glass, quickly clean the wound and wrap it with a bandage, and change the bandage often if it is serious. Over the next few days, watch his foot for signs of infection such as redness, flabbiness or running water. For serious foot injuries, a tetanus shot should also be given if necessary. 4. Rash It is difficult to distinguish which plants are poisonous, or even if you tell your child, it is difficult to ensure that they do not touch those poisonous plants. Touching those plants is not necessarily life-threatening, but they are enough to make our skin uncomfortable for days. Emergency treatment: If you suspect your child has touched one of those poisonous plants, give him a shower right away to minimize the residue of toxins on your body. It may also be on his clothes, so no matter which one he was wearing at the time, wash all the clothes he wore that day. The venom secreted by the plant can cause a skin rash. You can give your child a little of the more familiar steroid creams, and if the situation is severe, see a doctor. How to prevent: usually let children know some poisonous plants. When taking your child on field trips, give them long-sleeved shirts and ankle-length pants, and then wear travel shoes. 5. Earache If your child loves water by nature and can’t stand to soak in it all day when it’s hot, you must be careful that his ears don’t get inflamed because if water gets inside the ears, it will become a breeding ground for bacteria. Emergency treatment: Make sure your child doesn’t get an otitis media. If his ear canal is inflamed, his ears will hurt whether he shakes his head or eats, and it is best to ask the doctor to prescribe some drops to treat the infection. How to prevent it: Put ear plugs in your child’s ears while swimming and remember to jump or pat every time you get out of the water to get the water shaken out of your ears.