A Note from the Pool Safety Mom

It’s almost the 4th of July. Between barbeques and picnics and backyard parties, here’s a reminder to please think and BE SAFE around water!

Every year, the 4th of July summer holiday turns tragic for some family because a toddler drowns, usually in the backyard pool, often when one parent thought the other was “watching”. Combine the ABCs of Drowning Prevention for year round pool safety:

Remember these 4 for the 4th:

Supervise!- Adult Supervision must be constant, free of distractions and hands on! Hire a lifeguard or use a Water Watcher!
Secure!- Barriers save lives, every pool should be fenced and covered. Close the pool when the party is over!
Save a life!- CPR can change the outcome of an immersion accident. Every adult should learn CPR.
SWIM and Survive! Every caregiver should learn to swim, and every child can benefit from swim lessons and survival swim training.

Research by National SAFE KIDS shows that only the combination of constant competent adult supervision, a safe pool environment, safer children and an emergency action plan will prevent drowning.

The “Pool Safety Mom” lesson for the 4th- 4 things- Supervise the kids, Secure the pool, Save a Life with CPR and everyone learn to SWIM!