In the classic Christmas movie, 'A Christmas Story' - the young boy wanted only one thing from Santa - a Red Rider BB Gun and his parents wouldn't allow it because he might put his eye out.  

Well BB guns are the biggest threat to our kids this summer according to a recent survey.  CBS News says that as we head into summer these are the 5 biggest things that could injure our children.

BB Guns - injuries from BB guns have been on the rise since 2010.  Mostly because BB Guns today are much stronger than older models.

Flying Toys - drones are the big thing this summer and those spinning blades can do some serious damage if not careful.

Hoverboards - although I haven't seen many of these in recent months, they are still big sellers and can cause various injuries from broken limbs to concussions.

Baby Pools - it only takes a couple of inches of water for a person to drown, if your kids are playing even in a baby pool - keep an eye on them.

Flotation Devices / Water Wings - just because a child have on water wings or a life vest, don't let this false sense of security distract you from watching your kids at all time while in the water.

Without saying, kids want to have fun during the summer and that's great!  But at parents be sure to pay attention to your kids especially when they are near water.

Have a great and safe summer.

Source: CBS News

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