Child Safety Awareness Tips For This Summer

Child safety for this summer is being talked about as spring departs and much hotter weather arrives stateside. There are some new innovations and tips available for parents to make sure their kids stay safe.

Safe In The Sun

Of course, the danger of exposure to too much sun is well known. It can cause cancer, dehydration, and heat exhaustion. 10 years ago, buying sunglasses for the kids was all the rage. The trouble was that many of the products didn’t filter UV rays, so they were actually not much good at all.

A 2025 update by Mom Junction advises parents to protect their kids with shatter-resistant lenses that protect the eyes by up to 100 percent. Some of them come with adjustable headbands. Colorful and lightweight options are available these days.

Of course, always check that any sun cream you use is of good quality and that it protects from UV rays. Also, make sure that any time your children are in the sun that they have lots of fluids to help them stay hydrated. 

Hot Cars Are Dangerous 

Probably, everyone has seen one tragedy or another where kids are locked inside a hot car. Often, pets also either die or need rescuing. New news from April included a feature in Tesla vehicles called the “Child Left Alone Detection” system that uses radar inside the car. If it senses a child alone, it will keep the air conditioning on to prevent heatstroke.

However, you don’t have to rush off and buy a Tesla as there are other developments. For example, two years ago, the Aisin CPD system seemed to test out well. The automotive supplier worked on its Child Presence Detection (CPD) system.

The technology uses radar to sense if a child has been left in a car, helping to prevent dangerous situations caused by heat. Linking to authorities, they can respond and save a potentially bad situation from happening.

The downside is that if you leave your child locked in a hot car, you could face prosecution. It’s best to NEVER leave a child alone in a locked car. 

Child safety in summer is something that parents need to take responsibility for. And, it should be taken seriously.  

Longer Days – Be Alert

With longer days, the kids probably spend more time outdoors. That can lead to them being unsupervised while their parents are or guardians are busy preparing dinner or chilling in front of the TV.

You can put up cameras that monitor your yard from indoors, which will help. However, it’s best to set a routine that gets the kids back inside before darkness starts falling. Toddlers and young kids should never play on the streets or the sidewalks unsupervised, anyway. 

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