Play it safe near the water- water safety

Children love to play in water. Summer is synonymous with water play but unfortunately that can spell disaster. As a parent you need to protect your child and take the possible safety measures. Be your children's lifeguard! Drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury-related death among children ages 14 and under, with children under age 5 at the highest risk. Many drownings and near drownings occur when children are left unattended by a pool, pond or in the bath.

Precautions that you can take to protect your children:

• Stay within arms' reach of children - don't leave children unsupervised as drownings can occur in as little as 10 seconds.
• Enroll your children in swimming and water safety courses.
• Make sure children are wearing an approved life jacket or personal flotation device when playing near water.
• Infants who cannot sit unsupported and are too young to wear a personal flotation device should be held by an adult at all times.
• Inform your child of the methods to obtain help.

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