how to prevent Children From Drowning in Swimming Pools
soon summer will comes swimming pools, water sports and, unfortunately, a greatly increased risk of drowning. Before traveling to a hotel or resort with a swimming pool, read these facts and safety tips to to prevent Children From Drowning in Swimming Pools
Drownings Are Quick and Silent:
Child drowning is a silent death. There’s no splashing to alert anyone that the child is in
trouble.
Children under the water lose consciousness in two minutes
Brain damage occurs at five minutes
Children don't make noise as they go underwater -- they sink quietly
Tips on Preventing Drowning and general rules for pools
1-Avoid swimming in pool after dark or on night .
2-Don't let children and persons who can't swim well to use inflatable rafts in water that is above their waists.
3-prevent a child from swimming in the pool without an adult.
4-Learn how to swimming well , and teach your family and children to swim after age 4.
5-Instruct babysitters about potential pool hazards to young children and about the use of protective devices, such as door alarms and latches. Stress the need for continuous supervision.
6- when you missing a child , check the pool first. Seconds count in preventing death or disability.
Go to the edge of the pool and scan the entire pool, bottom and surface, as well
as the pool area.
With safety
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