Summer activities often bring scrapes and bruises -- or worse. Here are simple things you can do to ensure that your children's summer fun involves minimal risk.

#2. Run a Sports Equipment Safety Check

All sports equipment should be well maintained and the right size for your child.  Kids grow from one year to the next. This may sound like a no-brainer but your child's growth can be hard to keep up with. Run a size check on all of your child’s equipment. Does his bike still fit? Has he outgrown his athletic padding?

Read all the summer safety tips here: http://www.webmd.com/parenting/family-health-12/summer-safety-children?page=1