Thursday, June 16, 2011

Keeping Kids Cool

When the summer rolls around it is very important to keep kids hydrated and cool. Kids have tons of energy so they could get exhausted and dehydrated quickly if they are out playing on a hot summers day. There are many fun ways to keep kids cool on those hot summer days.

You could set up a sprinkler in your yard for the kids to run through and play games in. A Slip n slides are always fun for children especially if you have a hill to set it up on. Set up two slip in slides side by side and the kids could race each other down them.

How about a water balloon fight?  Colorful balloons filled with water always gets kids excited to play. Kids can make up there own games while playing like tag but the balloons would be the taggers hand instead.

Inflatable water slides are great for summertime parties and cookouts. These slides are great for both children and adults. They are huge and have so many fun activities to offer children. Parents can sit back and relax while watching all of the children play.

Even a simple hose can help kids  cool off. However it is best to have a nozzle on the end so that tater inst wasted if kids decided to drop the hose. The nozzle will shut off the hose when it is not in use.

You could go to the ocean, a lake, a pond or a public swimming pool too! If you bring fun activities like a bag toss game or inflatable boats it can be a great way for your kids to meet new friends.

try to make sure to provide your kids with lots of water when they play out in the sun. It is important that a child drinks aplenty of water so that they do not become dehydrated. Also make sure to put sunblock on them so they can be protected from the harsh sun rays. It could only take one bad sunburn to cause skin caners or melanoma. Summertime is a time that most kids look forward too all year long. Take special precaution to make it a good time for everyone!