Water Play
Typically used at birthday parties but makes a "splash" in the summer time
What is a water balloon
The most popular brand of potato chip sold in Canada
What is Lays
Note: flavour is plain
Slip, Slop, Slap, Sleek, Slide refers to these, in regards to sun safety
What are Slip on protective clothing...Slop on the sunscreen...Slap on a hat...Seek shade...Slide on some sunnies (sunglasses)
How many legs does a spider have
What is eight
If your child has a minor sunburn what should you use to cool down the skin
What is cool water
Note: never use butter because it traps in the heat
If you are near water your young children must be wearing this
What is a life jacket
Chicken can carry this foodborne pathogen when under cooked or left unrefrigerated for too long
What is Salmonella
The sun provides us with this Vitamin
What is Vitamin D
Note: other sources of Vitamin D include egg yokes, oily fish, red meat, liver, fortified foods and more
This flying insect can cause a life threatening allergy
What is a bee
Note : Anaphylactic response to an allergy can cause air ways to close
What should you be concerned about if you or your child have a serious bump to the head
What is concussion
Note: see medical treatment if the fall was from a great height, loss of consciousness, vomiting, or bad headache
While playing in waves at beaches along Lake Huron, you should be concerned about this
What is the under tow current
These 2 picnic foods are the perfect size for choking hazards in young children
What hot dog wieners and grapes
Note: remember to cut wieners and grapes in half, lengthwise
The sun's rays are the strongest and should be limited if possible, during this period of the day
What is from 10am to 4pm
The mosquito's bite can make you itchy but can also give you this flu
What is West Nile
If you are out in the sun and are active for a long period of time what can we prevent by drinking lots of water
What is a dehydration
Note: best to have a water bottle handy at all times and remind children to drink often
This easy water activity might make your garden grow
What is water your garden with a watering can
You must you be aware of this hazard when flying a kite
What are hydro lines
The age you can use sunscreen on your baby
What is 6 months
This bug is found in bushy area with long grasses and can cause a serious disease
What is a tick
Note: most tick bites are harmless but some carry bacteria that cause illness including Lyme disease
If your child accidentally knocks out a permanent tooth the best way to take the tooth to the dentist
What is a clean container filled with milk
After a messy play outside which uses more water to clean up a 5 minute shower or a bath
What is a 5 minute shower
Note: 70 gallons to fill a bathtub and only 10-13 gallons for a 5 minute shower
A popular children's song is about this toy and a picnic
What is a Teddy Bear
On a sunscreen bottle, SPF means
What is Sun Protection Factor
Note: the number tells you how much longer you would be able to stay in the sun without burning, and it is recommended to use a minimum of 30 SPF, keeping in mind the higher the number, the higher the chemical content
The most common indoor insect problem in households
What are ants
Bees tend to leave the stinger when it jabs the skin. A simple object found in a wallet will scrap away the stinger.
What is a debit/credit card