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Health Tip: Practice Drowning Prevention at Home
By LadyLively on June 29, 2017
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Drowning can happen most anywhere, even in a small amount of water.
The National Safety Council advises parents to:
- Supervise children when they are near water, including the bath. Empty sources of water — such as a tub or inflatable pool — immediately after use.
- Before your child gets into water, have all related supplies — such as towels or sunscreen — nearby. If you have to leave the area, always take your child along.
- Never allow children to play near streams or canals.
- If you have a pool or hot tub, surround it with a 5-foot- high fence with a self-locking gate. Keep a life preserver and phone nearby.
- Install an alarm to alert you if a child opens the door to a pool or hot tub.
- Skip floaties and use a properly-fitting life jacket.
- Make sure you are properly trained in CPR and first aid.
- Enroll your child in swim lessons, although they don’t eliminate the possibility of drowning.
Source: HealthDay
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