{"id":5824,"date":"2024-06-19T16:11:16","date_gmt":"2024-06-19T08:11:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/?p=5824"},"modified":"2024-06-19T16:15:11","modified_gmt":"2024-06-19T08:15:11","slug":"dear-parents-tips-to-prevent-drowning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wise-mag.com\/index.php\/2024\/06\/19\/dear-parents-tips-to-prevent-drowning\/","title":{"rendered":"Dear Parents, Tips to Prevent Drowning!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Drowning is the leading cause of death in children and teenagers. Drowning usually happens fast and silent. It can happen anywhere from pools to hot tubs and even in oceans, lakes, and rivers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below are some tips to prevent drowning<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Assign a Water Watcher <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Tag worn by water watchers<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

\u2022There should always be an adult water watcher while children are in and around any body of water.
\u2022The watcher should not be preoccupied by their cell phone or work and should always keep their eyes on the kids.
\u2022Water watcher should not be drinking alcohol or consuming any drowsy medications as this will affect concentration and judgment.

2. Use Fences, Alarm, Covers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Fence around a pool in Sacramento <\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

\u2022All pools and hot tubs should have a fence around them with a self-closing, locked gate.
\u2022More protection can be added with door and window alarms that chime when opened to alert a parent that a child is going outside.
\u2022If one is unable to fence up their hot spa or pool, make sure it is securely covered when not in use.

3. Have Kids Take Swim Lessons <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Pre-school kids learning to swim<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

\u2022Schedule swimming lessons for kids since young.
\u2022Swimming lessons do not replace the need for a water watcher, but learning to swim makes drowning less likely.

4. Learn CPR & take note of drowning signs <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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A water watcher performing CPR on a dummy<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

\u2022It is crucial to learn CPR since it is a first-line of response that can help save someone’s life in an emergency.
\u2022CPR aims to keep oxygen moving to vital organs, especially the brain, until the heart can beat on its own again.
\u2022Most drownings are unwitnessed hence be aware of drowning signs and know how to react in emergency.

5. Use Life Jackets & Floaties<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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A little girl with her life jacket on <\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

\u2022Children and adults should wear Coast Guard-approved life jackets when swimming to reduce risk of drowning.
\u2022Water wings and other \u201cfloaties\u201d do not protect children from drowning.

6. Check Home Safety<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Not watching a baby during bath time could lead to drowning<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

\u2022Empty all bathtubs, baby pools, and water buckets after use.
\u2022Put locks on bathroom doors and toilets and consider more home water safety improvements such as drain covers and fence around the pool.

7. Don’t hyperventilate or hold your breath for a long time<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Avoid holding breath underwater for a long time or you may faint and this is one of the causes of drowning<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Do not hyperventilate before swimming underwater or hold your breath underwater for long periods of time. This can cause one to pass out and drown.

Reference: <\/strong>
Preventing Drowning. CDC.
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