Water hazards and window falls: B.C. parents warned about kids summer safety [Video]

With summer on the horizon and warm weather already here for much of British Columbia, health officials are reminding parents to keep their children’s safety top of mind.

The changing weather brings a wealth of season-specific dangers for kids and toddlers, including dangerous falls and the risk of drowning, BC Children’s Hospital executive director of clinical operations Christy Hay told Global News Morning BC.

“Kids are very curious, so they like to explore the outdoors,” she said.

BC Children’s Hospital saw 15 admissions last year involving falls from open windows or balconies, one of the most dangerous hazards of the season.

“The falls can be quite serious and often involve a head, neck or spine injury and lead to devastating impacts for the child long-term, or worst-case scenario, children can die,” Hay said.

“It is important to know that screens on the window are not safe for kids, and they will like to climb …