Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Hitting the pool, lake or ocean this summer? Make sure to keep safety in mind for you and your family to make sure your swim time doesn't take a scary turn. Below, the American Red Cross offers safety tips you can follow all summer long.- Prevent unsupervised access to water. Fence pools and spas with adequate barriers and keep a constant eye for any water dangers such as portable splash pools/slides, buckets and bathtubs.
- Adults, actively supervise children and stay within arm's reach of young children and new swimmers. Make sure children follow the rules when around water.
- Always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jacket when on a boat and if in a situation beyond someone's skill level.
- Swim as a pair near a lifeguard's chair. Everyone, including experienced swimmers, should swim with a buddy in areas protected by lifeguards. Designate a 'Water Watcher' to keep a close eye and constant attention on children and weaker swimmers in and around the water until the next Water Watcher takes over.
- Download the Red Cross Swim App for kid-friendly games and activities and water safety information for parents and caregivers of young people learning how to swim. Download the app for free by searching for 'American Red Cross' in your app store or at redcross.org/apps.
Source: The American Red Cross
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