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Water Safety
Playing in or around water goes hand in hand with summer fun. However, it is important to remind yourself and your children of the danger that pools, lakes and rivers bring.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that 782 children ages 0 to 14 died from drowning in 2003 and that drowning is the second-leading cause for injury-related death in this age group. |
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Keep your children safe in the water this summer by following these tips provided by the American Red Cross:
- Keep a constant eye on your child − Accidents can happen no matter your child’s age or swimming ability. Always watch your child in the water, whether it’s the tub, pool, lake or river.
- Don’t depend on lifeguards − Although lifeguards are trained to save lives, don’t depend on them. A child can easily drown in a crowded pool or lake.
- Don’t depend on flotation devices − Flotation devices are no substitute for supervision. Lifejackets and inflatable toys can suddenly shift position, lose air, or slip out from underneath, leaving the child in a dangerous situation.
- Sign up for swim lessons − Sign children ages four and older up for swim lessons, but remember that swim lessons are no substitute for adult supervision.
Take CPR courses − Parents should take a CPR course. Knowing these skills may possibly save your child’s life in a water related accident.
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