Kayaking is a safe water activity so let’s get that out of the way. For any parent skeptical about whether or not to allow their child to kayak, it is safe. But, there are ways to make it safer.
First and foremost, your child needs to be wearing a life jacket. Secondly, you should take them out on calmer bodies of water. Thirdly, and this is going in a different direction, ensure they have sunscreen on and perhaps even a hat to block the sun.