Safety for young children near the water is concern for everyone. Since children love to play very near or in the water to have fun, precautions should be taken by everybody. Drowning can happen anytime in bath tubs, backyard pools or public swimming pools. This happens very quickly to young children. That is why in many cases, they happen unnoticed. Even young children can drown in shallow waters. That is why one should always be extra careful in watching them.
No concrete studies have been made, yet, to prove that teaching young children below 4 years old how to swim; will prevent drowning. At this age, they are not yet ready to swim on their own. One study states that children will benefit from swimming lessons only when they are four years old, even if they start learning how to swim at an early age. Programs for parents about safety near, or in the water, and developing a child's confidence when in the water, are better alternatives over teaching them how to swim at a very young age.
Safety is always essential when bringing children near or in the water. Children should never be left alone when they are inside pools or around them. Adults should always keep an eye on them just in case something goes wrong. Adults should also be mindful that when they are supervising a child, the child should also be within adult's reach. These precautions should not only apply in pools or beaches, but should also apply in bath tubs.
Be sure the PFDs of life jackets meet current national safety standards. Do not use PFDs or life jackets on infants weighing less than 20 lbs. know the difference between a PFD and a life jacket. Life jackets keep the face and head out of the water. Children wearing PFDs and lifejackets should be thoroughly supervised even when not in the water. Children should wear PFDs when the child is riding a boat. It is better if the PFD is worn ahead of time, rather than trying to put it on the child when something is already about to happen. Children should never be left alone when near or in the water. An adult should always check and watch the child. When dealing with infants and toddlers who are very near the water, an adult should always be within reach and ready to grab them at any moment. Infant bath rings and bath seats should not be allowed since in some cases, they caused injuries and accidents. Infants and toddlers who cannot sit without support should be held at all times. Do not let go, not even for a second. One responsible adult should watch and supervise one infant or toddler. This can ensure safety for the young kid. For children below three years old, there must be one adult watching two of them. Teens should never be allowed to watch children, except in the presence of a supervising adult. All infants weighing more than kg (20 lbs) should wear PFDs. This is also true for all toddlers playing near or in the water.
Pool owners should learn how to swim and know how to rescue drowning victims. Knowledge in CPR is a plus. There is no doubt about it . It is certainly time and energies well spent even if only saves one brief avoidable accident at the beach , lake , cottage or hotel pool while on summer vacation. It may seem mundane or a waste of time yet if it saves the life of your child or that of a neighbor or relative it's a godsend. On top of that ensure that in the boat or even fishing offshore that all including the adult drivers and operators of the board wear a personal flotation device approved by the DOT for their weight, height and ages.
No concrete studies have been made, yet, to prove that teaching young children below 4 years old how to swim; will prevent drowning. At this age, they are not yet ready to swim on their own. One study states that children will benefit from swimming lessons only when they are four years old, even if they start learning how to swim at an early age. Programs for parents about safety near, or in the water, and developing a child's confidence when in the water, are better alternatives over teaching them how to swim at a very young age.
Safety is always essential when bringing children near or in the water. Children should never be left alone when they are inside pools or around them. Adults should always keep an eye on them just in case something goes wrong. Adults should also be mindful that when they are supervising a child, the child should also be within adult's reach. These precautions should not only apply in pools or beaches, but should also apply in bath tubs.
Be sure the PFDs of life jackets meet current national safety standards. Do not use PFDs or life jackets on infants weighing less than 20 lbs. know the difference between a PFD and a life jacket. Life jackets keep the face and head out of the water. Children wearing PFDs and lifejackets should be thoroughly supervised even when not in the water. Children should wear PFDs when the child is riding a boat. It is better if the PFD is worn ahead of time, rather than trying to put it on the child when something is already about to happen. Children should never be left alone when near or in the water. An adult should always check and watch the child. When dealing with infants and toddlers who are very near the water, an adult should always be within reach and ready to grab them at any moment. Infant bath rings and bath seats should not be allowed since in some cases, they caused injuries and accidents. Infants and toddlers who cannot sit without support should be held at all times. Do not let go, not even for a second. One responsible adult should watch and supervise one infant or toddler. This can ensure safety for the young kid. For children below three years old, there must be one adult watching two of them. Teens should never be allowed to watch children, except in the presence of a supervising adult. All infants weighing more than kg (20 lbs) should wear PFDs. This is also true for all toddlers playing near or in the water.
Pool owners should learn how to swim and know how to rescue drowning victims. Knowledge in CPR is a plus. There is no doubt about it . It is certainly time and energies well spent even if only saves one brief avoidable accident at the beach , lake , cottage or hotel pool while on summer vacation. It may seem mundane or a waste of time yet if it saves the life of your child or that of a neighbor or relative it's a godsend. On top of that ensure that in the boat or even fishing offshore that all including the adult drivers and operators of the board wear a personal flotation device approved by the DOT for their weight, height and ages.
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