26 Drownings reported to Children's Health this year
Never leave a child alone in or around the water. Assign an adult "water watcher" who can focus on the water without distraction. Touch supervision is essential for young children and those who can’t swim.
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Have your child’s swimming skills tested at your local city pool or community organization. If your child is not a strong swimmer, enroll him or her in swim classes. Many programs at affordable prices or have a sliding scale fee.
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Use layers of protection around your pool. Safer pools have a pool fence, rescue equipment and quick access to a telephone. Young children and poor swimmers should always wear a life jacket.
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For kids, every day is a new adventure and they are exploring different ways to play. They are going to slip, slide and fall, but there are things we can do to avoid the more serious injuries. Every responsible parent wants to keep their children safe at all times. We have put together a list of safety tips to help you keep your child safe.
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Stay informed on how to keep your kids safe in and around the water. Text "WATER" to 75058 Text "Agua" for Spanish tips to the number 75058
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#1 Pool Rule - “high five before you dive”: Teach your kids to ask for permission before getting in the water.
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One Minute is all it takes for a child to drown. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1-4 and the second leading cause of accidental death for children under 14 years of age.
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It only takes an inch of water to cover a child’s mouth and nose
Learn how to keep your child safe during bathtime >