Summer is here! With the season comes many fun outdoor activities you can enjoy with your kids. Here are a few helpful reminders to keep your family safe this summer from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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Sun Safety – babies under 6 months of age should be kept out of direct sunlight. Move your baby to the shade under a tree, umbrella or stroller canopy. Dress babes in lightweight clothing that cover the arms and legs and use wide brimmed hats that shade the neck to prevent sunburn.
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Sun Safety - babies over 6 months and kids, apply sunscreen with an SPF 15 or greater to areas of your child’s skin that aren’t covered by clothing. When choosing a sunscreen, look for the words “broad-spectrum” on the label and remember it takes 30 minutes to be effective and should be reapplied every two hours. Also, even if it’s cloudy most sun rays can come through the clouds so wear sunscreen even on overcast days.
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Swimming – never leave children unsupervised in or near a pool. Swim lessons reduce the risk of drowning among children aged 1 to 4 years. Don’t use air-filled or foam toys, such as “water wings” and “noodles” in place of a life jacket. They give both kids and parents a false sense of security.
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Playground Safety – playgrounds should have safety-tested mats or loose-fill materials such as wood chips. Teach your kids to never stand behind or play around swings when in use. Make sure slides are cool to prevent your child’s legs from getting burned.
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Insect Bites – to avoid itchy bug bites and insect-related illness keep these things in mind: don’t use scented soaps, perfumes and hair sprays on your child, avoid dressing your child in clothing with bright colors or flowery prints, use insect repellent containing DEET to prevent insect-related illnesses.
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Allergies – if your child is allergic to outdoor allergens, it can be helpful to use air conditioners when possible. Showering or bathing at the end of the day to remove allergens from the body and hair can also be helpful. For those with grass pollen allergy, they should remain indoors when the grass is mowed and avoid playing in areas with tall grass.
Make Your Appointment Today
Although it seems like summer just started, the school year is right around the corner. If your child has not seen a healthcare provider in the past year for a well-child visit or in the last six months for a preventive dentist visit, this is a great time to schedule a check up. This appointment is a great opportunity to ask questions about your child's health and development. It is also a good opportunity get school and sports physical forms completed.
Well-child visits and preventive dentist visits are free with Kid Care CHIP.
To find a healthcare provider who takes Kid Care CHIP visit: www.yourwyoblue.com/find-a-doctor.
To find a dental provider who takes Kid Care CHIP please visit https://www.insurekidsnow.gov/coverage/find-a-dentist/index.html.
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A Healthy Summer Treat
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
6 ounces yogurt, fat-free, flavored or plain
3/4 cups fruit juice
Instructions
1. Put the yogurt and juice in a bowl.
2. Stir together well.
3. Pour the mix into paper cups.
4. Stick a popsicle stick in the center of the mix in the cup.
5. Place the yogurt pops in the freezer until they turn solid.
Notes
- Use 100% fruit juice for no added sugars.
- Popsicle sticks are available at craft stores and the craft section of large discount stores.
- Experiment with juice and yogurt flavors. Try orange juice with lemon yogurt or raspberry juice with vanilla yogurt.
Source: United States Department of Agriculture, Healthy Eating on a Budget, https://whatscooking.fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/featuredlinks/HealthyEatingonaBudgetCookbook.pdf.
The photo is not actual depiction of the yogurt pop in the recipe.
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Time to Renew?
Kid Care CHIP coverage must be renewed every year.
Renew over the phone: 855-294-2127
Not sure when to renew? Please e-mail kidcarechip@wyo.gov
Contact Kid Care CHIP
For health and pharmacy questions, call Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming: 1-800-209-9720
For dental benefit questions, call Delta Dental of Wyoming: 1-800-735-3379
For vision benefit question, call Davis Vision 1-800-584-2865
For other questions, e-mail kidcarechip@wyo.gov
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