Drowning is the leading cause of death for children aged 1 to 4, and according to the Children Safety Network, nearly 900 children and teens die from unintentional drowning every year. It’s essential parents take note of these water safety tips. Lives depend on them. Buzz60’s Chloe Hurst has the story!
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00:00Drowning is the leading cause of death for children aged 1 to 4, and according to the Children's Safety Network, nearly 900 children and teens die from unintentional drowning every year.
00:11It's essential parents take note of these water safety tips. Lives depend on them.
00:17Yahoo.com reiterates the importance of swimming lessons.
00:21Despite swimming seeming instinctual, 17% of Americans don't know how to swim.
00:26Paediatrician Dr. Michael Hamilton says these lessons offer the opportunity to teach even the youngest child basic skills, enough to self-rescue and get to the edge, or have enough time and air to yell for help.
00:40A friendly reminder, it's not just a pool or beach that poses a drowning risk.
00:45Hamilton confirms, for infants, most drownings occur in the bathtub.
00:49Recognize the need for personal flotation devices and avoid blue swimwear.
00:53Be aware of potential hazards, and constant vigilant supervision is key.
00:58Swim School owner Gina Jacobs-Thomas says,
01:01Learn CPR. It's one of the things you hope you never have to do, but it's so helpful to have that skill if and when you need it.