It’s an important safety issue to review every summer, and this may be an especially good moment to brush up.
Anywhere there is water there is risk of drowning, especially for children.
As many as 69% of young children who are found drowned or submerged in swimming pools were not expected to be in or at the pool.
In the United States:
Every year in the United States there are an estimated:
What to Look for in a Swim Program
(Water Safety USA)
AAP Drowning Prevention Campaign Toolkit
Boating Safety | National Safety Council
Drowning Prevention for Curious Toddlers: What Parents Need to Know
Infant Water Safety: Protect Your New Baby from Drowning
Keep Kids with Autism Safe from Wandering: Tips from the AAP
Pool Dangers and Drowning | AAP
Safety Barrier Guidelines for Residential Pools: Preventing Child Drownings
Swim Lessons: When to Start & What Parents Should Know
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