Welcome to volume six of Bell Family’s video training series, where each Thursday we help coach sitters on an array of childcare topics. This week we are talking about how to prep children for the outdoors.
- Pack your diaper bag/tote with essentials.
Water bottle or sippy cup, food/snacks, blanket to sit on, bib, sunscreen, wipes/sanitizer, hat for the child(ren), diapers, extra pair of clothes in case of blow-outs/spills. - Keep the kids in the shade as much as you can.
This is the best way to avoid sunburn, rashes, or the constant reapplication of sunscreen. - Keep yourself hydrated.
It is important to take care of yourself, as you want to be healthy caring for kids. - Keep children away from pools, lakes, or any body of water.
If you are going swimming, make sure the child has the proper swim gear on and sunscreen. Never leave a child near water alone, even if the water is a few inches deep. - Be careful with ticks if you go hiking, walk through the woods, or go to the park. Lyme disease is becoming more prevalent on the east coast. Ticks, which case Lyme disease are very small, and hard to see. Read more here.
Want even more tips? Read here for exclusive tips from the CDC.