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Water Safety Tips Every Parent Needs to Know for Summer
A classic family tradition when it’s summer is going out for a swim. I have two water babies, although it took some time for both of them to be okay with having a bath during their first year. Now my kids are ready to jump to any sprinkler, water table or pool they see but I make sure that I have safety measures ready to prevent any accidents.
In partnership with Nationwide’s Make Safe Happen I’m bringing you tips to keep your family safe in all events. Water safety is one of the most important cores of this program.
Be Active When Supervising
Put the phone down, keep the summer book club to a time when you don’t have your kids around and make sure you are focusing on them in and near water. It only takes a few seconds for something to go wrong. Take a picture if you must and then tuck it away and save the uploading and captions for later.
Make the Risks Minimal
If you get rid of things that can cause a danger first, then you have less risks to worry about. If you have a pool make sure there is a fence installed around it. My boys are amazing at their magic tricks of getting into a room they were suppose to be kept out of.
Even though we don’t have a pool at home, I know that this would one of the first steps I took to make sure that they couldn’t get access. Make sure anything that holds water, tubs and kiddie pools are emptied as well. It can take only a few inches for someone to drown.
Offer swimming lessons once they are available. Some places have classes to teach babies while others wait until they are older.
Be Prepared for Anything
Make sure that you are trained in CPR and First Aid as well, and just because you think you know the signs of drowning doesn’t mean that you do. Following up with these questions in a water safety class will really make you surprised at the little signs you could miss.
Just as I count on lifeguards to have my child’s needs in their best interest, I know that I do too. Taking CPR classes was actually very easy to find right through my local ambulance company and it provided me with knowledge that I can help anyone at any time.
With these steps you can help keep your children safe, happy and splashing in the water! Tell me an important tip that you follow or a time when you used your water safety to save someone.
Summer is awesome because the kids get the chance to swim and play with water without having to worry about getting the flu, but it’s also important that they’re safe! I really like this list of safety tips and I hope a lot of parents read it!
I think these are so important. You really need to be careful when kids are near or in water. It’s always best to stay with them. I want to put my girls in swim lessons too so they can learn how to swim.
Even if my son knows how to swim, I’d still go and check on him and even stayed by the pool to watch over when he was little. A mom can never be too sure.
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So helpful and such an important topic! So many kids get hurt or worse while adults are right there! You have to be very vigilant.
I had to jump in, fully clothed after my boy once. Thankfully he was okay, but it really does only take a second.
All my kids and grandkids learned to swim at a very early age, but I never turn my back when watching the grandkids swim. My phone is put away during swim time, because a little thing like texting or answering a phone call can cause a distraction just long enough for something to go horribly wrong. Better safe than sorry is always my mantra.
Such helpful tips about kid safety for parents! I am definitely going to share these tips with my mommy friends! Thanks!
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Such Great Tips I Never Leave My My Kids Alone I’m ALWAYS On Top Of Them Young Or Older You Just Never Know, I’d Rather Be Safe Than Sorry Thank You!
These are such great tips! Especially now with everyone getting into the thick of summer and swimming every day.
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I’m a nervous wreck when my kids are in the water. My kid’s pediatrician warned me about dry drowning when my kids were babies and ever since that, I have been such a freak about swallowing water. I made sure all my kids had private swim lessons to learn to swim really well
I think when it comes to waters, close supervision is important. While some kids would still love to keep their distance, just be ready to react swiftly in case of emergency.
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These are great tips. It’s so easy to get distracted and forget the underlying danger. This was a great reminder!
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These are great tips. I see so many parents using lifeguards as babysitters and it is scary! Bad things are just seconds from happening!
This is helpful advice. Learning CPR and first aid helps so much. We get a pretty strong riptide at the coast sometimes so we have to be careful.
These are important tips. It’s so essential to keep little ones safe around water. I never take my eyes off my kids when they are near the pool!
Wonderful tips. Parents always need to diligent with safety when their little one is around safety. I think the best tip is be prepared for anything. You do not want to be caught unprepared during an emergency.
This is such an important topic. I am really nervous all the time with a pool in the back yard and a three-year-old. Thanks so much for sharing this.
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Staying safe around and in the water is so important. Bad things can happen so quickly. Great safety tips.
I have heard so many tails of parents who just turned their backs for a second, and their kid was in the pool and drowned. It is so sad. People should really take your tips to heart.
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We have a pool in our backyard and it is definitely something that scares me . We work very hard to teach our children how to behave around it. 3
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I used to be a lifeguard and a swim instructor, YES to all of these tips! You can never be too careful with kids at the pool. When my sister was 3 years old and in the time it took my mom to turn around and grab more sunscreen she took off her floaties and jumped in the deep end. Luckily I saw her and jumped in and got her, but it could’ve ended very differently.
My kids love to swim and are very strong swimmers for their age but there are still so many dangers. Thanks for the tips, can’t wait to get back to the beach!
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These are great tips! Water safety is SO so so important. I love your tips!
Thanks for these tips. We must always be vigilant and watch over our kids while they play in the water. My kids are all grown up now, so I guess I will be watching over the grandkids while they play in the pool.
Water safety is very important. My kids are all grown up and I never took CPR classes. But thinking about all these, I think this is a must for every parent.
It’s so important not to be complacent when it comes to children and water. My eyes never move off them when they swim and the pool is always locked when I’m not there.
It’s important to make sure they’re safe especially when you’re in a crowded resort or beach. We never know what can happen and it’s better to be safe than sorry. I’m glad that you mentioned getting read of what can cause danger, because that’s one of the best ways to make sure that accidents are prevented.
It’s really important to not be on your phone and be fully present when kids are at the pool. CPR classes are a must for any parent!
This is so important. It’s always great to have a reminder of water safety.
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thanks for the tips! my daughter is 8yrs old now and really good in swimming. she learned how to swim when she was 3 with my husband teaching her. most of the time i watch the other kids instead and mostly scared.
These are some really great water safety tips especially with the lovely weather we currently having many parents will be heading for the pool or making one at home
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It’s so important to have a good understanding of water safety. Too many tragic accidents take place in the water.
I don’t have many safety tips for the water. But, I do try to keep rough-housing at a minimum to avoid accidents when playing in and near water. This reminds me that I need to freshen up on my CPR skills.
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Yes, water safety is SO important, I love that you’re sharing this reminder and tips. I have a bunch of people I will share this with.
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These are awesome tips. You never know when an accident could happen. It is good to be trained in CPR!
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I love these tips. Thank you for informing parents on things that they otherwise wouldn’t know about
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These are great water tips for summer!! I wish everyone knew CPR because you never know when it will come in handy!!
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Water safety is so important. Even though we enjoy the time in the water, things can change in an instant where it becomes a dangerous situation.
I just learned about dry drowning! It’s so scary. I have a two year old and I’m always concerned.
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This is so so helpful. I grew up with a pool in my backyard and my parents always made sure we were cautious, and safe. It’s definitely something I’m making sure I’m aware of when I have children.
These are great tips and so important! I love the infographic too. They are so fun to read and a great way to convey information.
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I think that learning how to perform CPR should be necessary for all parents because you never know when it might come in handy. Definitely a great way to keep kids safe in the water.
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These are some great tips!!! Being a pool owner and having a little
Girl, I’m always worried about her drinking too much of the pool water! So scary what can happen.
I can’t stress enough on the importance of water safety – most especially putting down the phone. It probably sounds funny but a lot of accidents and mishaps these days are caused by being overly close to one’s phone ( lol ).
Some great tips. Water safety is such an important topic
More than 600 children drown every year. But you can help bring down this tragic number. We’ll show you how to make nearly every body of water—from your bathtub to the beach—a whole lot safer for your family and friends. As an extra layer of protection, experts recommend that kids follow the buddy system. Pair your child with a friend or a sibling, and explain that each kid is responsible for knowing where her buddy is at all times. But don’t forget that a pal doesn’t replace adult supervision; the system serves as a supplement.
Really helpful tips! as a parent we have to know these water safety guidelines.
Never ever leave a child unattended even if they know how to swim. And thank you for putting emphasis on being attentive. Sometimes it is not enough that we are just there but we are not paying attention.
You are well informed, and many people surprisingly are not aware of how fast and how little water for a child to drown. I know of a couple of instances where that happened. It is good to be hyper aware.
Yes..good Thanks for your information..
Really useful..Thanks for sharing
It is important for every kid to learn swimming and jump into pool whenever summer comes so we should know about these safety tips, thanks a lot for sharing.