14 Supercommon Summer Injuries Every Parent Should Be Aware Of

When the lifeguard tells your child to walk instead of run, they're not doing so because of some sort of power trip. Running on wet surfaces, like by a pool or on an outside deck, can cause some serious skinned knees, broken bones, or worse. Keep an extra close eye on kids around slippery surfaces and remind them to slow down when needed.

Drowning is every parent's worst nightmare. Make sure kids are aware of water safety, keep your eyes on them, and give them swim training early on.

A relatively minor injury, but a painful one nonetheless. Plastic pools, slip and slides, and inner tubes can cause burns similar to rope or carpet burns that can scar. Make sure there's enough water to keep everyone comfortable, and keep a close eye on your kids while they're splashing around.

Even if your child isn't allergic, bee stings hurt. Keep Benadryl nearby and offer plenty of kisses to make everything better.

During hot Summer days, it's so important to keep hydrated. Children don't often like to be reminded to stop playing to drink water, but it's necessary to prevent them from being sluggish, getting loopy, and blacking out.

Besides being painful to remove, ticks can also cause lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Keep children safe by knowing what to look for and always check their skin after going outside.