Poll Safety tips Talk out it with pool users Insist on water watchers Put away your phone for saftey Consider swimming lessons Keep pool area free of clutter, alarmed and fenced Think beyond the in-ground pool. A child c… | By Lisa's * Everyday Life on July 16, 2024 | Poll Safety tips - Talk out it with pool users
- Insist on water watchers
- Put away your phone for saftey
- Consider swimming lessons
- Keep pool area free of clutter, alarmed and fenced
Think beyond the in-ground pool. A child can drown in less than 2 inches of water. Even the teensiest wading pool requires constant supervision and should be drained and placed well out of reach when it's not being used. And as tempting as those large, inflatable pools look in the store, they often hold thousands of gallons of water that can't easily be drained. In fact, they have become a particular threat: A study published in Pediatrics found that they are responsible for 11 percent of pool drownings among children under 5. If you do have one, surround it with a fence, cover it when not in use, and remove the steps or ladder once swim time is over. Have your emergency plan in place. Knowing even basic CPR and acting immediately—instead of waiting for emergency responders—can make the difference between life and death in drowning cases or anytime a person's heart stops. Round up a group of parents and sign up for CPR classes together, or order a CPR party kit to learn these skills at home. Buy an all-weather sign with CPR instructions to hang on the inside of your pool gate, and be sure to print your home's address on it in permanent marker in case anyone needs to call an ambulance. Even if a child doesn't need CPR after being submerged, having water in their lungs can still lead to serious trouble. Pool safty for Pets - Conduct a swim test- Swim with your pet and stay within arm's reach until you are familiar with their abilities. If your pet seems to enjoy the water, you can practice with them until they become stronger swimmers
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- Invest in a life vest- If your pet fears the water or has difficulty swimming consier purchasing a special pet-specific life vest. If they fall into the water this can keep them afloat until you can get to them.
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- Never leave your pet unattended- Even strong swimmers shouldn't be left to swim alone. Watch pets as closely as you would watch human children when they are in or around the pool
Like your children : Clean pool area, fence and alarm pool area and lear Pet CPR.... | | | |
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