Swimming Pool Safety for Little Swimmers
Children drowning can happen within a few seconds and is the second-leading cause of accidental death for young kids. Usually, splashing doesn't serve as a sign of warning, and a drowning danger exists even with small bodies of water.
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Adult CPR Expert Supervision
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Learn CPR or have another adult who knows CPR around so it can be started on a child immediately in case of a near drowning. After one minute of CPR, call an ambulance, then continue with CPR until it arrives.
Make Sure Child Knows How to Swim
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If a child has no knowledge of swimming or staying afloat, don't let them in or around the pool. Let any child older than 4 years old take a certified swimming class or learn basic flotation and life-saving techniques. Accompany any younger child to the pool for supervision.
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Stay Within Reach
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You or another adult should stay within arm's reach of a child younger than 5 years old at all times.
Store Playful Items After Use
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Remove and store toys and other playful-looking items that can entice small swimmers toward the pool area.
Secure the Pool Afterward
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After pool use, use barriers such as motorized pool safety covers or latched gates to make sure they can't accidentally get back into the water.
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