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10 Things to Keep Your Kids Safe at the Pool

  • <div class="caption-credit"> Photo by: Birthday Express</div><div class="caption-title">Old School Whistle</div>Time to round the troops! This old school whistle will be a fun way to get everyone in the house for dinner and for little ones to let you know where they are. Tie different colored cords for each child and they'll love it. <br> <i><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://blogs.babble.com/family-style/2012/05/31/12-tools-to-keep-your-kids-safe-this-summer/?pid=21843#slideshow" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get this whistle;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Get this whistle</a></i>
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    Old School Whistle

    Photo by: Birthday Express
    Old School Whistle
    Time to round the troops! This old school whistle will be a fun way to get everyone in the house for dinner and for little ones to let you know where they are. Tie different colored cords for each child and they'll love it.
    Get this whistle
  • <div class="caption-credit"> Photo by: Garnet Hill</div><div class="caption-title">Bright Towels To Help You Keep Track Of Your Kids</div>Bright towels will also help keep track of your little ones once they hit the shore. These towels from Garnet Hill are bright and pretty. <br> <i><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://blogs.babble.com/family-style/2012/05/31/12-tools-to-keep-your-kids-safe-this-summer/?pid=21885#slideshow" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get these towels;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Get these towels</a> <br> <b><br> <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://blogs.babble.com/strollerderby/2011/08/07/15-creepiest-weirdest-strangest-dolls-ever-photos/" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Related: The 15 creepiest, weirdest dolls...EVER;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Related: The 15 creepiest, weirdest dolls...EVER</a></b></i>
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    Bright Towels To Help You Keep Track Of Your Kids

    Photo by: Garnet Hill
    Bright Towels To Help You Keep Track Of Your Kids
    Bright towels will also help keep track of your little ones once they hit the shore. These towels from Garnet Hill are bright and pretty.
    Get these towels

    Related: The 15 creepiest, weirdest dolls...EVER
  • <div class="caption-credit"> Photo by: Amazon</div><div class="caption-title">Speedo Holowonders Swim Goggles</div>Keep eyes from stinging underwater with these crowd pleasing hologram goggles. <br> <i><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://blogs.babble.com/family-style/2012/05/31/12-tools-to-keep-your-kids-safe-this-summer/?pid=21886#slideshow" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get these goggles;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Get these goggles <br></a> <br> <br> <br></i>
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    Speedo Holowonders Swim Goggles

    Photo by: Amazon
    Speedo Holowonders Swim Goggles
    Keep eyes from stinging underwater with these crowd pleasing hologram goggles.
    Get these goggles



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  • <div class="caption-credit"> Photo by: Zappos</div><div class="caption-title">Bright Swimsuits That Stand Out In A Crowd</div>Be able to spot them in a crowd with these bright suits! I love this orange striped suit for girls and these bright trunks for boys. <br> <i><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://blogs.babble.com/family-style/2012/05/31/12-tools-to-keep-your-kids-safe-this-summer/?pid=21845#slideshow" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get these suits;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Get these suits</a> <br> <br></i><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://blogs.babble.com/strollerderby/2012/05/01/25-things-women-will-never-understand-about-men/" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Related: 25 things women will never understand about men;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><i>Related: 25 things women will never understand about men</i></a>
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    Bright Swimsuits That Stand Out In A Crowd

    Photo by: Zappos
    Bright Swimsuits That Stand Out In A Crowd
    Be able to spot them in a crowd with these bright suits! I love this orange striped suit for girls and these bright trunks for boys.
    Get these suits

    Related: 25 things women will never understand about men
  • <div class="caption-credit"> Photo by: AllerMates</div><div class="caption-title">AllerMates Allergy Wristbands</div>For campers with food allergies, these bracelets from Allermate are the perfect way to let counselors know what they need to stay away from. <br> <i><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://blogs.babble.com/family-style/2012/05/31/12-tools-to-keep-your-kids-safe-this-summer/?pid=21852#slideshow" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get these wristbands;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Get these wristbands</a></i>
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    AllerMates Allergy Wristbands

    Photo by: AllerMates
    AllerMates Allergy Wristbands
    For campers with food allergies, these bracelets from Allermate are the perfect way to let counselors know what they need to stay away from.
    Get these wristbands
  • <div class="caption-credit"> Photo by: Toysplash</div><div class="caption-title">Animal Swim Arm Bands</div>These really fun animal swim arm bands will be a great way to keep kids afloat. <br> <i><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://blogs.babble.com/family-style/2012/05/31/12-tools-to-keep-your-kids-safe-this-summer/?pid=21887#slideshow" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get this arm bands;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Get this arm bands</a> <br> <br> <b><br></b></i>
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    Animal Swim Arm Bands

    Photo by: Toysplash
    Animal Swim Arm Bands
    These really fun animal swim arm bands will be a great way to keep kids afloat.
    Get this arm bands


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  • <div class="caption-credit"> Photo by: Sunsignals Sensors</div><div class="caption-title">SunSignals Sensors</div>These Sunsignals Stickers take the guess work out of when you need to reapply sunscreen. They come in round shapes for you and sea creature stickers for the kids. <br> <i><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://blogs.babble.com/family-style/2012/05/31/12-tools-to-keep-your-kids-safe-this-summer/?pid=21844#slideshow" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get these stickers;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Get these stickers</a> <br> <br></i><i><b><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://blogs.babble.com/family-style/2012/05/31/12-amazing-water-parks-to-visit-this-summer/" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Related: 12 incredible water parks to visit this summer;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Related: 12 incredible water parks to visit this summer</a></b></i><i><br></i>
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    SunSignals Sensors

    Photo by: Sunsignals Sensors
    SunSignals Sensors
    These Sunsignals Stickers take the guess work out of when you need to reapply sunscreen. They come in round shapes for you and sea creature stickers for the kids.
    Get these stickers

    Related: 12 incredible water parks to visit this summer
  • <div class="caption-credit"> Photo by: Amazon</div><div class="caption-title">Child Flotation Vest</div>This life vest is a must for boat rides on the lake. This vest is made of deluxe vinyl and has large arm holes and a short length for greater mobility. <br> <i><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://blogs.babble.com/family-style/2012/05/31/12-tools-to-keep-your-kids-safe-this-summer/?pid=21853#slideshow" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get this vest;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Get this vest</a></i>
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    Child Flotation Vest

    Photo by: Amazon
    Child Flotation Vest
    This life vest is a must for boat rides on the lake. This vest is made of deluxe vinyl and has large arm holes and a short length for greater mobility.
    Get this vest
  • <div class="caption-credit"> Photo by: Diapars.com</div><div class="caption-title">Burt's Bees Herbal Insect Repellent</div>Keep the bugs away with this all-natural bug repellent from Burt's Bees. <br> <i><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://blogs.babble.com/family-style/2012/05/31/12-tools-to-keep-your-kids-safe-this-summer/?pid=21888#slideshow" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get this insect repellent;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Get this insect repellent</a> <br> <br> <br></i>
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    Burt's Bees Herbal Insect Repellent

    Photo by: Diapars.com
    Burt's Bees Herbal Insect Repellent
    Keep the bugs away with this all-natural bug repellent from Burt's Bees.
    Get this insect repellent


  • Stay in the know at a glance with the Top 10 daily stories

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  • <div class="caption-credit"> Photo by: Alba Botanica</div><div class="caption-title">Kids Mineral Broad Spectrum SPF 30</div>One of the biggest dangers of summer is sun poisoning. Protect your child's skin with this natural mineral sunscreen from Alba Botanica. <br> <i><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://blogs.babble.com/family-style/2012/05/31/12-tools-to-keep-your-kids-safe-this-summer/?pid=21889#slideshow" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get this sunscreen;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Get this sunscreen</a></i>
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    Kids Mineral Broad Spectrum SPF 30

    Photo by: Alba Botanica
    Kids Mineral Broad Spectrum SPF 30
    One of the biggest dangers of summer is sun poisoning. Protect your child's skin with this natural mineral sunscreen from Alba Botanica.
    Get this sunscreen
<div class="caption-credit"> Photo by: Birthday Express</div><div class="caption-title">Old School Whistle</div>Time to round the troops! This old school whistle will be a fun way to get everyone in the house for dinner and for little ones to let you know where they are. Tie different colored cords for each child and they'll love it. <br> <i><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://blogs.babble.com/family-style/2012/05/31/12-tools-to-keep-your-kids-safe-this-summer/?pid=21843#slideshow" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get this whistle;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Get this whistle</a></i>
<div class="caption-credit"> Photo by: Garnet Hill</div><div class="caption-title">Bright Towels To Help You Keep Track Of Your Kids</div>Bright towels will also help keep track of your little ones once they hit the shore. These towels from Garnet Hill are bright and pretty. <br> <i><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://blogs.babble.com/family-style/2012/05/31/12-tools-to-keep-your-kids-safe-this-summer/?pid=21885#slideshow" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get these towels;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Get these towels</a> <br> <b><br> <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://blogs.babble.com/strollerderby/2011/08/07/15-creepiest-weirdest-strangest-dolls-ever-photos/" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Related: The 15 creepiest, weirdest dolls...EVER;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Related: The 15 creepiest, weirdest dolls...EVER</a></b></i>
<div class="caption-credit"> Photo by: Amazon</div><div class="caption-title">Speedo Holowonders Swim Goggles</div>Keep eyes from stinging underwater with these crowd pleasing hologram goggles. <br> <i><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://blogs.babble.com/family-style/2012/05/31/12-tools-to-keep-your-kids-safe-this-summer/?pid=21886#slideshow" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get these goggles;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Get these goggles <br></a> <br> <br> <br></i>
<div class="caption-credit"> Photo by: Zappos</div><div class="caption-title">Bright Swimsuits That Stand Out In A Crowd</div>Be able to spot them in a crowd with these bright suits! I love this orange striped suit for girls and these bright trunks for boys. <br> <i><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://blogs.babble.com/family-style/2012/05/31/12-tools-to-keep-your-kids-safe-this-summer/?pid=21845#slideshow" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get these suits;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Get these suits</a> <br> <br></i><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://blogs.babble.com/strollerderby/2012/05/01/25-things-women-will-never-understand-about-men/" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Related: 25 things women will never understand about men;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><i>Related: 25 things women will never understand about men</i></a>
<div class="caption-credit"> Photo by: AllerMates</div><div class="caption-title">AllerMates Allergy Wristbands</div>For campers with food allergies, these bracelets from Allermate are the perfect way to let counselors know what they need to stay away from. <br> <i><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://blogs.babble.com/family-style/2012/05/31/12-tools-to-keep-your-kids-safe-this-summer/?pid=21852#slideshow" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get these wristbands;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Get these wristbands</a></i>
<div class="caption-credit"> Photo by: Toysplash</div><div class="caption-title">Animal Swim Arm Bands</div>These really fun animal swim arm bands will be a great way to keep kids afloat. <br> <i><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://blogs.babble.com/family-style/2012/05/31/12-tools-to-keep-your-kids-safe-this-summer/?pid=21887#slideshow" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get this arm bands;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Get this arm bands</a> <br> <br> <b><br></b></i>
<div class="caption-credit"> Photo by: Sunsignals Sensors</div><div class="caption-title">SunSignals Sensors</div>These Sunsignals Stickers take the guess work out of when you need to reapply sunscreen. They come in round shapes for you and sea creature stickers for the kids. <br> <i><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://blogs.babble.com/family-style/2012/05/31/12-tools-to-keep-your-kids-safe-this-summer/?pid=21844#slideshow" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get these stickers;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Get these stickers</a> <br> <br></i><i><b><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://blogs.babble.com/family-style/2012/05/31/12-amazing-water-parks-to-visit-this-summer/" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Related: 12 incredible water parks to visit this summer;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Related: 12 incredible water parks to visit this summer</a></b></i><i><br></i>
<div class="caption-credit"> Photo by: Amazon</div><div class="caption-title">Child Flotation Vest</div>This life vest is a must for boat rides on the lake. This vest is made of deluxe vinyl and has large arm holes and a short length for greater mobility. <br> <i><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://blogs.babble.com/family-style/2012/05/31/12-tools-to-keep-your-kids-safe-this-summer/?pid=21853#slideshow" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get this vest;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Get this vest</a></i>
<div class="caption-credit"> Photo by: Diapars.com</div><div class="caption-title">Burt's Bees Herbal Insect Repellent</div>Keep the bugs away with this all-natural bug repellent from Burt's Bees. <br> <i><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://blogs.babble.com/family-style/2012/05/31/12-tools-to-keep-your-kids-safe-this-summer/?pid=21888#slideshow" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get this insect repellent;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Get this insect repellent</a> <br> <br> <br></i>
<div class="caption-credit"> Photo by: Alba Botanica</div><div class="caption-title">Kids Mineral Broad Spectrum SPF 30</div>One of the biggest dangers of summer is sun poisoning. Protect your child's skin with this natural mineral sunscreen from Alba Botanica. <br> <i><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://blogs.babble.com/family-style/2012/05/31/12-tools-to-keep-your-kids-safe-this-summer/?pid=21889#slideshow" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Get this sunscreen;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Get this sunscreen</a></i>

Summer is a time for fun outdoors. Unfortunately a day at the beach or pool is also full of potential safety hazards. Bright suits, whistles, and SPF are just a few of the essentials for keeping your kids safe this summer. Safety can be a notsofun word for kids, so we're keeping things fun around here. Check out these must-haves for a safe and happy summer.

- By Rachel Faucett
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