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Road trips, play dates, swimming, and more…that is what our summer has involved and we still have many sunny days left to play. In just a few weeks, we’ll be heading on our family vacation. This year, we’re road-tripping it and to be certain we’re prepared, I utilized State Farm’s Learning Center as a resource for tips on ensuring our vehicle is ready for the trek.
Here are some of the tips I found valuable as we prepare are vehicle for the road:
- Get your car serviced before you travel including a check of the engine and other systems such as the air conditioning and cooling, the tires, brakes, lights and windshield wipers.
- Check the air pressure in all tires, including the spare, to make sure they are properly inflated.
- Replace ragged wiper blades.
- Inspect batteries and battery cables for corrosion, cracks, and dirt.
- Change the oil and filter according to manufacturer’s service interval specifications.
- Test your car’s interior and exterior lights.
- Keep an emergency kit in your trunk – jumper cables, tools, water, emergency flares, and a flashlight and gloves – just in case.
With two small children in tow, we definitely don’t want to spend any amount of time on the side of the road in the summer heat.
State Farm’s Learning Center is a valuable resource for information on insurance, car and home maintenance, finances, safety, and more. As I was perusing the site, I found articles on road trips, packing tips for traveling with a baby, and an entire section with articles on safety including how to install a newborn car seat.
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make sure you have water in your trunk….for dehydration of yourself or the car!!
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At the start of each season I buy several bottles of sunscreen. One for the diaper bag, one to leave in the car, one to leave by the back door. I’m never tempted to skip putting it on the kids b/c it there is always a bottle handy…no nasty sunburns here!
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Always, Always put on sunscreen! It only takes one bad sunburn to get cancer and it is so easy to prevent.
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We have a portable jumper so if you ever need power it is always there for you. It’s not very big and can be such a big help. Plus it has air for tires too. It’s not very big and good to have in the trunk.
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I always carry a spray bottle set on mist so I can cool us off quickly if we get too hot suddenly.
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My best summer tip is to always have sunscreen and bottled water in the car. You don’t know how many times I forgot to bring sunscreen and my arm gets burned. So now I never get burned b/c I always have sunscreen.
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Oh gosh, ALWAYS make sure to take the kids out of the car! Not that I would ever do this, but every summer we hear news stories of babies who have died in the car because the parents forgot they left them there.
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It’s always a good idea to wear a hat when doing out as well as keeping one in you auto. And as others mentioned water and sunscreen.
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My best summer safety tip is to always ensure your children are protected from the sun with the correct SPF Sun Screen (that is not expired) and to avoid allowing them to play out during 11am -3pm when the sun it as its most dangerous.
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Stay in the AC when it’s hot…like I’m doing today 🙂
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My tip: Limit Summer sun exposure between the hours or 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
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Best summer safety tip.. check on elderly/disabled friends and neighbors. More people die of heat than of cold! Give them a fan or take them to a cool place when the weather is too hot.
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Always have extra supplies and water in the car — just in case. We keep a towel, extra change of clothes for kids, extra diapers, pack wipes, snacks, emergency food bars for adults, small first aid kit
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my best tip is to make sure your tires are all full of air, my last road trip i luckily didn’t have a problem, but my tires we’re really off..i lucked out on the highway going fast with kids
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When your kids are going over to a friend’s house to play double check you know whether or not the home has a pool. If so, talk to the parent to make sure that the parent will be present for any swim time.
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Carry a small ice chest with healthy drinks and snacks for road trips for you and the kids to prevent the stops at fast food restaurants.
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I like to keep bottled water in the car. This is good in case you breakdown and have to wait a while for help to come or if you are just on the rode and there are no rest stops for many miles.
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I keep a small duffle bag in the trunk with some wet ones, water, flashlight, red scarf (could be used as a flag) and a blanket.
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With so many wearing flip-flops now, watch for tripping hazards a little more carefully; I found this out the hard way 🙂 Thank you!
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Always keep some type of bottled beverage in the car in case of a break down. A Cell phone always on hand is good too.
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Always have some fresh water and a good spare tire!
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Make sure that you always have water with you, or at the very least quick access to clean drinking water!
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Here’s a summer safety tip for your pets: Don’t leave them out in the heat all day, and definitely don’t lock them in hot cars.
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Never leave home without your cell phone and charger. We always have our car checked before we go. Tire pressure, hoses, getting the oil changed and looking and fixing potential problem spots can save time and money.
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Staying hydrated, being aware of the weather for the day (the heat index, storms, bad weather, etc), and being aware of your surroundings if you’re going to be outside (especially if you’re in an unfamiliar area).
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With this heat wave, it is easy to get heat exhaustion. If your car overheats, do not immediately get out and spend an hour trying to figure out whats wrong. That happened to us and we all almost landed in the hospital. If it happens and you are close to a store, roll up all the windows, and go inside the store for a while. It’ll cool the car down enough for you to handle it, and you will spend less time outside. People/pets before cars.
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Always make sure you carry lots of water with you when travelling–good for many emergencies.
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Stay hydrated! I never leave the house without a few bottles of water in my carry-all bag.
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Staying hydrated and eating healthy so you can play for hours! Helmets are a must for bikes, scooters and sunglasses, hats for eyes. Thanks for the chance!
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Always have sunscreen on hand and plenty of water. It is too easy to get dehydrated in this heat.
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Always take the car in for a vacation checkup before you go on a long road trip
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Here in FL it’s important to always have sunscreen and water available. It doesn’t take long to get sunburned or dehydrated in the summer.
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I live in an area where Lyme disease is becoming more and more prevalent, so we always make sure to check for ticks after spending time outdoors
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Sunblock even if it isn’t a sunny day!
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Best summer tip – I use Italian dressing instead of mayo in salads.
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With the heat wave, do things earlier in the day and drink lots and lots of water. Hibernate in the AC (wherever you can find it) during the hottest part of the day.
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My best summer safety tip is something my mom taught me when we went hiking when I was a kid: “leaves of three, let it be,” meaning that poison oak and poison ivy usually is found in clusters of three leaves!
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My best tip is to have water wherever you go! If need be take along a filtering pitcher so you can refill anywhere.
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Keep your cell phone charged (and charger that works in car), plenty of water for people and car, and sunscreen
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Pack little inexpensive surprises for the kids to keep them occupied between stops. Stop often to stretch legs. Bring plenty of water.
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If you have a pool in your yard, please make sure you have a gate that locks. A friend’s 3 year old recently drowned in the family pool.
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Make sure kids stay a safe distance away from a grill at all times. I’ve seen too many accidents and parents often don’t think about it enough.
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Best safety tip: keep a medical kit in your car.
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My summer safety tips are always have plenty of water available, a good first aid kit and for us personally a good generator so we don’t get stuck on the hottest days with no air, no fridge etc….
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Make sure to give someone a list of where you will be and your expected times
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In the extreme heat we have been having here (and over much of the country) protection from the sun and plenty of fluids to keep hydrated are exceptionally important.
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Get your tires checked – very important.
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I have a cabinet near our backdoor with all sorts of random paraphernalia that we find ourselves needing while we are out. Rather than have to go into the house to find ___ (tissues, sunscreen, hat, diapers for the baby, etc.) we keep it right by the door so I don’t have to take my eyes off the kids for a minute, or interrupt their playtime, to get whatever it was that we needed.
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Make sure you supervise all children when they are in the pool. Remove the ladder from the pool when not in use. Make sure in-ground pools have a fence around them and that the gate is locked when not in use.
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Make sure you have water and a cell phone in your car.
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Always keep an eye on kids while they’re in the pool or ocean – it only takes a few seconds for disaster to strike.
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Always pack an emergancy first aid kit!
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Always keep a first aid kit in your vehicle
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My best summer safety tip is: Do not allow swimmers near the back of houseboats that are docked. If the boat’s generator is running, which is most likely in an occupied houseboat, then deadly carbon monoxide is being produced in the air near that generator. Every year people drown from fumes from houseboat generators.
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Caryn S says
Never take your eyes off your kids when they’re in/near water, whether it’s a pool, lake, or even bathtub
Julia P says
I beleive that ensuring that you kids learn to swim early is important. While they will always need to be closely supervised, it is a valuable skill.
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Turn your phone off when you are driving a car.
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Wear sunscreen even when just out running an errand
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Be aware of the heat – children and the elderly really have to watch for overheating. Drink water and seek shade when you need it!
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Keep plenty of spare change if going on toll roads. And take your cell phone along in case you need to call for help.
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Make sure you wear sunscreen, keep hydrated and always check for ticks on you clothes, children and pets when outside.
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Make sure you have a spare tire, battery starters, flashlight, flares and plenty of water before you head out on any summer road trip.
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Check tire pressure since heat affects this drastically.
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Water is so important in the heat. Make sure you have plenty, especially if you’re travelling off the beaten path.
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My best summer safety tip is to listen to your body. When it’s too hot, go inside. When it’s thirsty, DRINK.
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Debra F says
Don’t overestimate the ability of your child – especially when it comes to swimming….kids get tired and cranky and their skills may suffer which can get dangerous. Make sure they get rest between all their hard play.
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My summer safety tip is to drink lots of water to stay hyrdrated.
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Drink lots of water and wear sunscreen!
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Keep lots of bottles of sunscreen on hand everywhere you go
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My safety tip for summer is not to let your small children play outside by themselves or with other neighbor kids without adult supervision. reejen at comcast dot net
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Always look out for everyone else
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I always have a cooler with water we are traveling or just running errands in the summer.
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My best summer safety tip is stay out of the heat!
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My best summer safety tip will always be the same. Never lose sight of your children when they are swimming at the pool or beach.
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I always make sure there is a gallon of water in my emergency car kit for either radiator problems or for drinking in an emergency situation only.
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Make sure the kids are all set before you head out. You don’t want to be distracted by changing videos or handing stuff back to them while driving.
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Make sure you wear sunscreen and stay hydrated.
Christina says
always have sunblock and water,I keep a small sunblock on a carabineer clip on my keys
Sylvie W says
Always have maps/GPS so you can get to your destination in a timely manner.
monte says
My safety tip throw a blanket in your trunk for winter trips
Regina M says
Have a kids fun bag as well as an essentials bag.
Cristi says
I always make to check my tire pressure is ok, and my spare is always aired and in good condition.
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always try to carry water. a good habit.
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Always make sure you have plenty of extra drinking water in the trunk, incase you break down.
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check the tire pressure and fluids of the car!
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Keep a gallon of water and jumper cables in your car.
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The best safety summer trip is to remember to always have water to keep everyone hydrated.
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My best summer safety tips… well, first of all is the importance of sunscreen. Staying hydrated is important. When it comes to traveling, be sure everyone is in seat belts at all times and have a “safety meeting” with children before leaving where you talk about what to do if separated when stopping for bathroom break, a restaurant, etc. Katharina angelsandmusic[at]gmail[dot]com
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Always try and stay hydrated.
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My summer safety tip is to be careful if you are working out in the heat. Try to work in the yard or do other outside activities early in the morning or in the evening. Thank you for the chance to win!
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Always wear sunscreen when you are out in the sun. Too many people are getting skin cancer.
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My best summer tip is to make sure you, your kids and pets get enough to drink and don’t overdo the time in the hot sun!
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Kerri M says
Living in earthquake country, you always have to be prepared. Not just at home and the office, but also where you spend a good percentage of your day commuting. We have emergency kits in the trunk of all of our cars, each with emergency rations of high calorie food and water, safety blankets, gloves, rubber soled shoes and flashlights. Making sure your family has the tools they need to get through the unexpected is the safest bet around.
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We do car trips in the summer and I always have water, snacks, plenty of sun screen.
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Check all of your fluid levels!
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Keep water,sunscreen and mosquito repellant on hand. Stay cool.
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My summer safety tip is to always have your cell with you…just in case!
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Keep a can of fix a flat in your car trunk.
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My best summer safety tip is to always buckle
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I always keep a bag in my trunk in case of traffic jams are other tie ups. For summer I have water and non perishable snacks like nuts or crackers, senscreen, an emergency phone with charger etc.
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If you live on the coast, keep an eye on the tropics. Just takes a quick visit to the National Hurricane Center website to see if anything his headed your way. If it is, start preparing early, so it’s less stressful on you and your family and you’re more likely to remember everything.
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my tip is to make sure you protect yourself well from the sun and don’t be shy about applying lots of sunscreen
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Tip: never go in the pool alone!
Marcy Strahan says
Mty best summer safety tip is if going any more than 10 miles from your home take an ice chest or cooler bag with water in case you break down & need to stay hydrated until help comes. Also carry a gallon of water in your trunk for your radiator!
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My best tip is sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen.
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