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The Toy Industry Association (TIA) encourages kids to get out and play this summer, but to keep safety in mind. By taking a few important precautions, kids and parents can determine whether summer is full of toys, fun, and games or scrapes, bumps, and bruises. "Parents play a vital role in teaching children how to play safely," says TIA spokesperson Julie Livingston. "Without parental supervision and guidance, children are left to their own devices, thus increasing the risk of injury to themselves and others." Though summer is the perfect opportunity for kids to ride bikes, cool off with the latest water toys, or beat the heat by playing indoors with friends, Livingston advises that precautions should be taken. "Parents should review important summer safety tips, such as: instructions on where to play (away from bodies of water, traffic, and parking lots), what to wear to protect against serious injury (sunscreen, helmets, reflective clothing, kneepads, elbow pads, and a horn or bell on bicycles), and how to play safely. Posting a copy of TIA's kid-friendly Summer Safety Tip Sheet on the fridge can also help enforce a few simple but effective rules during this special time of the year." |
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