Accidents always seem to increase over a holiday weekend.

Maybe it is because more people are just out having fun, traveling, on the water, and in the sun. And more people are likely drinking, which definitely doesn\'t help prevent accidents and tragedies from happening.

To be safe this holiday weekend, be sure to:

• reduce the risk of drowning by always supervising kids in the water and have them wear a Coast Guard-approved life vest or life jacket when on a lake or river, even if they know how to swim
• not eat food that has been left out for more than an hour at barbecues and family picnics, which can cause food poisoning
• apply sunscreen or sunblock to prevent sunburn
• encourage kids to wear a helmet when riding a bike or scooter
• follow the recommendations of the AAP and don\'t let kids under 16 ride on an ATV or other types of off-road motorized cycles

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Accidents and Tragedies
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Child Safety

Labor Day Safety Tips originally appeared on About.com Pediatrics on Sunday, September 5th, 2010 at 11:31:38.

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