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Just
For Kids
Museums.
Rodeos. Theater. The great outdoors. Whatever your kids love
to do, you'll find it for them in Wyoming.
Schools
Laramie
County School District No. 1
Wyoming
School Websites
Wyoming Department
of Education
(Photo courtesy of Lise Gagne)
Health
Tips
The Denver Children’s Hospital
Nobody treats children like "Children’s"
1056 E. 19th Ave., Denver, Colorado 80218
Many people
visiting the mountains experience the effects of high altitude.
Children in particular may exhibit symptoms. If you need the
services of a pediatrician, The Children’s Hospital
in Denver offers three clinics in the high country for your
convenience.
For appointments
and clinic addresses, call Children’s clinic in Vail,
476-2851, Children’s clinic in Frisco, 668-5115, or
Children’s clinic in Eagle, 328-6357. Emergencies may
be handled by dialing 911 or calling the local hospital emergency
room at Vail Valley Medical Center, 476-2451, or Summit Medical
Center, 468-2475. Have a safe and healthy visit!
Dehydration
You may have noticed the effect of high altitude dryness on
your lips and skin. The decreased mount of oxygen in the air
will cause you to breathe faster and lose more body water.
It is important that your child drink adequate amounts of
fluids in the form of water, milk and juices. If your child
has vomiting and /or diarrhea, maintaining body fluid and
preventing dehydration is of utmost importance. It is wise
to check with a physician if the condition worsens, especially
if the child is under one year of age. Pedialyte is perfectly
balanced electrolyte solution which has been effective in
maintaining fluid balance. It comes plain or fruit flavored
and is available at the pharmacy or supermarket. If vomiting
persists, fever elevates or your child becomes sleepy or lethargic,
CALL A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.
 Altitude
Sickness
While children handle altitude better than adults, they occasionally
complain of headache, nausea and /or irritability. Sleep disturbances
do occur. If you have checked your child for illness and find
no other reason for his sleeplessness, it could be the effects
of high altitude.
Earache
If your child has even a mild cold before leaving home, it
may cause an earache at higher altitudes, as the barometric
pressure changes radically both in-flight and driving over
mountain passes. Symptoms might include: screaming in pain,
pulling at the ear, sleeplessness, loss of appetite and/or
fever. Otitis media (ear infection) should be treated with
antibiotics, so if you suspect this condition, call a physician
for treatment. Tylenol (never aspirin) may be used to ease
the pain until the child can be placed under treatment. Feeding
an infant during airplane take-off and landing may help ease
earache symptoms.
(Photo
courtesy of Jessica Jones)
Sunburn
Ultraviolet light is more intense at higher altitude. Protect
your child’s exposed skin and lips with a total block
sun screen.
Safety
Placing infants in backpack while downhill skiing or biking
is a dangerous practice. The possibility of injury to the
child outweighs the advantage of keeping him close. Babysitting
services are available in the area.
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