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Theres nothing more refreshing than going for a swim on a sweltering summer day.
you’re able to feel all of your worries melt away after submerging yourself into a cool pool.
But having access to aswimming poolisnt a luxury all of us have.
Below, youll find all of the details, as well as a conversation withSafe Kids Worldwide.
To learn more about watersafety, we got in touchwithSafe Kids Worldwide.
Drowning happens quickly and quietly, so no single prevention strategy is enough.
We therefore recommend layers of protection to keep kids safe in and around the water.
Here are our top tips: Barriers and alarms.
Next, they note that all kids should have the ability to swim.
Every child is different, so enroll children in lessons when they are ready, Safe Kids Worldwide says.
Consider their age, development, and how often they are around water when deciding if they are ready.
Parents who dont know how to swim should also consider taking lessons.
Watch kids when they are in and around water, without being distracted.
Keep young children and non-swimmers within arms reach of an adult at all times, the experts continued.
Designate an adult Water Watcher to watch children in or near the water for a certain amount of time.
Adults can take turns with this assigned responsibility, Safe Kids Worldwide recommends.
They even have aWater Water Cardthat can be can be downloaded from their site.
Children should wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation unit appropriate for their weight and the water activity.
Swimming aids and water toys such as water wings do not prevent drowning.
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