Yeah, sure, summertime is all about easy. Except when you're a kid and you keep getting bumped or scraped, bee-stung or klonked in the head. How to handle these boo-boos? We dialed Dr. Joseph Wright, an emergency room children's doctor for the past 20 years at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, D.C., and a professor of pediatrics and emergency medicine.

• Bee sting: Get ice on the sting ASAP. Then, try to get the stinger out once it's a tad numbed. Let the little guy know within a half-hour the pain will subside. This obviously works only for kids with a concept of time. If you see allergic reactions such as throat swelling or body rash, grab the Benadryl and call the doctor, or, if it's severe enough, dial 911.• Twisted ankle: If a child can't put weight on it, it likely needs medical attention. Even if it's a minor sprain, get the kid off it. Try R-I-C-E, which spells rest, ice, compression, elevate. Use an Ace bandage to secure an ice pack in place. If you do feel the need to slip on a pre-made compression wrap, make sure it's not too tight. You should be able to slip two fingers under the wrap. If the kid says he feels pins and needles below the wrap, it's too tight. And if the extremity turns bright red, it's too tight, and the blood can't return to the heart.• Sunburn: Remember, this is a first-degree burn. It's uncomfortable, and it's going to require local relief — a cool washcloth is best. Kids might benefit from some analgesic. Be prepared for a major peel.• Splinter: If you can't get it out with tweezers, in one solid piece or neat parts, don't be shy about getting medical help. Don't ignore a splinter. It needs to come out.

You should contact a doctor if your child:• Has a head injury (including a hard bonk on the head from a fall).• Has an obviously deformed or immediately swollen body part.• Hits his/her abdomen hard against bike handlebars. (You might not see the obvious fallout here, but there could be internal damage.)• Needs stitches. (Any time you can see the flesh beneath the skin, or if bleeding won't stop.)• Steps on or is otherwise punctured by a rusty nail.