☀️ Summer safety starts here! In this episode of A Podful of Pediatrics, we cover the must-know tips to keep kids protected from sunburns, bug bites, water accidents, heat illness, and fireworks injuries. 👶 Sunscreen rules for babies 🦟 Safe + effective insect repellents 🏊♀️ Pool safety & swim lessons 🔥 Heat stroke + firework injury prevention 🌿 Quick treatments for bites, stings, rashes & more Everything you need to help your family stay safe and healthy all summer long—straight from your trusted pediatric team. Click the link to download our free Columbia Gorge Summer Activity Guide: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/H2LsqnN
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