An average of 350 children drown in swimming pools every year. 76 percent of those children are under the age of 5. Another 2,600 are treated in hospitals for near-drowning incidents. But with the proper water safety measures, you can ensure your children’s safety.
Here’s what you should do to keep your kids safe around the pool.
Have Your Kids Take Swimming Lessons
Any kid that’s going to be in the water should take swimming lessons. This will give them the confidence and ability to move around easily in the water, and keep their heads in the air. Swimming lessons often teach young kids what to do if they get scared and worry about drowning. This can save their life.
Until they're capable of swimming where their feet can’t touch the bottom, they should wear life vests or floaties whenever they’re in the pool.
Always Supervise Your Kids in the Pool
Anytime children are in a pool, there should be adult supervision. Kids like to roughh