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# Travel, pools and summer heat pose safety risks for kids — here’s how to keep them safe
- URL: https://www.communityforwardredlands.com/travel-pools-and-summer-heat-pose-safety-risks-for-kids-heres-how-to-keep-them-safe/
- Published: 2025-07-16T20:51:11.000Z
- Updated: 2025-07-20T01:12:21.000Z
- Description: First 5 San Bernardino and Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital team up to raise awareness about drowning prevention, heat risks and car seat safety
- Author: CFR News Desk
- Tags: Health

SAN BERNARDINO — As temperatures rise and families flock to pools and parks, First 5 San Bernardino and Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital are urging parents to take extra steps to keep children safe during the summer season.

This month, the two organizations partnered for a poolside safety demonstration as part of the Kid Safe Summer campaign, offering parents timely tips ahead of the busy Fourth of July holiday. The event focused on protecting children ages 0 to 5 from three of the most common summertime hazards:

- drowning
- vehicle heatstroke and
- improperly installed car seats.

“Knowing how to keep your child safe in the summer months can save lives,” said Karen Scott, executive director of First 5 San Bernardino.

[![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f5/51/f5517707-3f50-4c01-a20b-337e3a8ce042/content/images/2025/07/Screen-Shot-2025-07-16-at-1.38.25-PM.png)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lF92KyFg2m8&t=47s&ref=communityforwardredlands.com)

**Click to watch First 5 San Bernardino summer safety video.*

Experts led demonstrations on water safety, including the “ABCs” — *A*ctive supervision, *B*arriers around pools, and *C*PR training. Scott emphasized the importance of formal swim lessons, which can reduce the risk of drowning by 88% for children aged 1 to 4.

A heat safety demonstration illustrated how quickly interior temperatures climb in parked vehicles. A life-sized thermometer showed that even with windows cracked, cars can become deadly within minutes.

**“It’s a powerful reminder to never, ever leave your child in a hot car,” Scott said.**

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f5/51/f5517707-3f50-4c01-a20b-337e3a8ce042/content/images/2025/07/Car-temperature.png)

**Display showing how quickly the inside temperature of a vehicle rises (Still frame from First 5 video)*

Car seat technician Michelle Parker from Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital gave a live tutorial on how to properly install both rear- and forward-facing car seats. Nearly half of all car seats are installed incorrectly, she noted, potentially putting children at risk in the event of a crash.

Families are encouraged to visit [First5SanBernardino.org](https://www.first5sanbernardino.org/?ref=communityforwardredlands.com) for local resources, including swim and CPR classes, car seat checks and more. Whether heading to the pool or just running errands, safety starts with preparation.

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*This article was written based on a press release from San Bernardino County*