The second leading cause of accidental deafth in children is drowning ..Every year approximately 300 children under the age of 4 drown in swimming pools...To keep your children safe this summer check out the fast-action plan...
Pool Rules:
Swimming Lessons
Your child may be ready to learn to swim around the age of 4... Keep these tips in mind when picking a program....
Household Hazards
* Toilet Bowl:
( your active toddler could climb into the toilet or fall in while trying to retrieve a toy )....To stay-safe-- Install a toliet-cover safety latch or lid lock. Keep the bathroom door closed....
* Deep Containers or Buckets:
(A child can drwon in a bucket containing only an inch of water ).... To stay-safe-- Make sure you empty containers such as coolers and utillity buckets and check that all lids fit properly....
*Baby Bath Rings or Seats:
( Your child can slip out of the device and get trapped underneath, especially if it moves or tips over )....To stay-safe--Don't rely on baby rings or seats to keep your child safe. Never leave him/her alone in the bathtub....
* Wading Pools:
( They're often not fully drained and are easy for children to climb into )....To stay-safe-- Empty the pool completely after each use, and make sure to store it out of your child's reach....
To The Rescue
If your child is stuggling in the ocean or a lake , have someone call 911 immediately and follow these steps:
Beach
Watch your child at ALL times, no matter how good a swimmer he/she is...and even if he/she's playing in shallow water. Unlike swimming pools, oceans can change conditions at any moment....Don't let your child use flotation device or inflatable toys if he/she's not a strong swimmer, they could suddenly shift position, lose air or slip out from underneath him....Make sure your child stays within the designated swimming area-- away from piers , pillings and diving platforms...Check the surf conditions every morning ....Ask the lifequard which potential hazards you should watch for that day....
Surprising Swimming Pool Hazards
Checking out what you need to know to keep your child from catching cooties at the pool this summer season..
E.Coli, Shigella, Giardia And Cryptosporidium -
Symptoms Diarrhea ( sometimes bloodly ) with E. coll and Shigella, children may also have a fever....How children catch it? These germs are spread through food or water ( including pool water ) that has fecal contamination.... Prevention Plan Avoid pools that aren't well maintained or where children are allowed in the water in diapers...Tell your child not to swallow pool water...
Common warts and Molluscum Contagiosum ( Viral Skin Growths )
Symptoms Small warts or blisters on the skin....How Children catch it? A virus enters the skin through direct contact with an infected person or by sharing a towel... Prevention Plan Make sure your child use her/him own towel at the pool....
Swimming's Ear
Symptoms This ear-canal infection cause pain and discharge.... How Children catch it? It's spread by water-loving bacteria called pseudomonas... Prevention Plan Dry your child's ears as best you can after she/he swims.....If she/he's prone to swimmer's ear, your doctor may suggest an alcohol-based ear drop to dry the ear canal after swimming....
Pool Rules:
- DO install a fence around your pool. It should be at least five feet high and have a self closing, selft-latching gate.
- DO use a rigid safety cover when no one's in the pool. Avoid soft coverings like plastic sheets. If your child tries to walk on toop , he/she could fall underneath.
- DO make sure children wear sneakers or rubber-soled shoes while walking on the desk, which can get slippery or too hot for bare feet.
- DON'T keep toys or clutter on the pool desk, a child could trip over something and fall into the water.
- DON'T let your children push others, run, or play aggressively near the pool.
- DON'T let your children swim alone and make sure your family knows what to do in emergency , including whom to call and where to find rescue equipment.
Swimming Lessons
Your child may be ready to learn to swim around the age of 4... Keep these tips in mind when picking a program....
- Ask the superbisor how instructors are trained and what qualifications they hold: YMCA Or American Red Cross - certified programs are good ones.
- To see wheather your child's skill match those of others children taking the class, watch a lesson before signing up. If he/she uncomfortable in the water, consider joining a parent and child course first.
- Check that the class has one instructor in every six preschool-age children. Your child should receive some individual attention druing the lesson.
- Make sure the instructor practice ' toch supervision ' by being within arm's length of your child.
Household Hazards
* Toilet Bowl:
( your active toddler could climb into the toilet or fall in while trying to retrieve a toy )....To stay-safe-- Install a toliet-cover safety latch or lid lock. Keep the bathroom door closed....
* Deep Containers or Buckets:
(A child can drwon in a bucket containing only an inch of water ).... To stay-safe-- Make sure you empty containers such as coolers and utillity buckets and check that all lids fit properly....
*Baby Bath Rings or Seats:
( Your child can slip out of the device and get trapped underneath, especially if it moves or tips over )....To stay-safe--Don't rely on baby rings or seats to keep your child safe. Never leave him/her alone in the bathtub....
* Wading Pools:
( They're often not fully drained and are easy for children to climb into )....To stay-safe-- Empty the pool completely after each use, and make sure to store it out of your child's reach....
To The Rescue
If your child is stuggling in the ocean or a lake , have someone call 911 immediately and follow these steps:
- Fight the instinct to jump into the water after her/him. You might get caught in a strong current, putting your life in danger too.
- If she/he's within reaching distance, extend a long stick or an oar---- anything she/he can grab onto or throw out one end of a large beach towel, and pull her/him to safety.
- If she/he's too far out, toss her/him a flotation device, such as a life jacket or life preserver. If possible, tie a rope to the device first so you can tow her/him in.
- If you decide to go into the water, wear a life jacket device between you and your child so she/he uses it amd not you -- for support, you may not be strong enough to carry her/him yourself.
- If your child is unconscious, begin rescue breathing until help arrives, Make sure you know CPR
Beach
Watch your child at ALL times, no matter how good a swimmer he/she is...and even if he/she's playing in shallow water. Unlike swimming pools, oceans can change conditions at any moment....Don't let your child use flotation device or inflatable toys if he/she's not a strong swimmer, they could suddenly shift position, lose air or slip out from underneath him....Make sure your child stays within the designated swimming area-- away from piers , pillings and diving platforms...Check the surf conditions every morning ....Ask the lifequard which potential hazards you should watch for that day....
Surprising Swimming Pool Hazards
Checking out what you need to know to keep your child from catching cooties at the pool this summer season..
E.Coli, Shigella, Giardia And Cryptosporidium -
Symptoms Diarrhea ( sometimes bloodly ) with E. coll and Shigella, children may also have a fever....How children catch it? These germs are spread through food or water ( including pool water ) that has fecal contamination.... Prevention Plan Avoid pools that aren't well maintained or where children are allowed in the water in diapers...Tell your child not to swallow pool water...
Common warts and Molluscum Contagiosum ( Viral Skin Growths )
Symptoms Small warts or blisters on the skin....How Children catch it? A virus enters the skin through direct contact with an infected person or by sharing a towel... Prevention Plan Make sure your child use her/him own towel at the pool....
Swimming's Ear
Symptoms This ear-canal infection cause pain and discharge.... How Children catch it? It's spread by water-loving bacteria called pseudomonas... Prevention Plan Dry your child's ears as best you can after she/he swims.....If she/he's prone to swimmer's ear, your doctor may suggest an alcohol-based ear drop to dry the ear canal after swimming....
