Summer often means more time spent at the pool, waterpark, lake, beach and other fun water spots. So, it’s important to discuss water safety tips with your children and provide frequent reminders any time they’ll be heading out for some fun in the sun.
Here are some basic water safety tips to share with your children:
- Always swim using the buddy system.
- Know your limits and listen to your body.
- Stay in supervised, designated swim areas and follow all safety rules.
- Wear a life jacket when participating in water activities.
- Pay attention to water currents.
- Don’t swim during bad weather.
- Look before you leap or dive.
- Don’t jump in to save a struggling swimmer.
Check out the HSI Emergency Care blog for more water safety tips.
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