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As summer heats up, experts offer water safety tips for parents
Many families are beating the heat this summer with trips to pools, oceans and lakes. Sadly, the tragedy of accidental drowning can strike at a moment’s notice, especially for young children who are most at risk. We’ve seen this awful story play out in dozens of news reports in the past several weeks, all of which underscore the importance of water safety guidelines for children.
Drowning is the leading cause of death for kids ages 1-4, and is the second leading cause of death for ages 1-15. It takes only seconds for a child to drown. And it can happen without a sound.
Although most drownings happen in residential swimming pools, children can drown in just an inch of water – such as kiddie pools, bathtubs or even an ice cooler.
As summer heats up, experts offer water safety tips for parents
Many families are beating the heat this summer with trips to pools, oceans and lakes. Sadly, the tragedy of accidental drowning can strike at a moment’s notice, especially for young children who are most at risk. We’ve seen this awful story play out in dozens of news reports in the past several weeks, all of which underscore the importance of water safety guidelines for children.
Drowning is the leading cause of death for kids ages 1-4, and is the second leading cause of death for ages 1-15. It takes only seconds for a child to drown. And it can happen without a sound.
Although most drownings happen in residential swimming pools, children can drown in just an inch of water – such as kiddie pools, bathtubs or even an ice cooler.