WATER SAFETY FOR YOUR CHILDREN THIS SUMMER

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Sources by Amanda Bach

Did you know that children can drown in as little as one inch of water?

Drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death among children ages 1 to 14.  Children can drown in a variety of circumstances – during water recreation (such as swimming and boating) or when a young child is left unsupervised for a short time in the bathtub or around the home with access to nearby pools and hot tubs.

A child can drown in as little as one inch of water, and drowning is usually quick and silent. A child will lose consciousness two minutes after submersion, with irreversible brain damage occurring within four to six minutes.

Parents and caregivers need to understand the dangers of drowning and know the proper steps to take to protect children.

FOCUS HOME WATER SAFETY

In 2004, an estimated 340 children ages 14 and under drowned in or around the home. Of these children, more than 80 % were ages 4 and under. 

Children can drown in as little as one inch of water and are therefore at risk of drowning in bathtubs, buckets, diaper pails, toilets, and other places where there may be some water accumulated. 

Keep bath time safe!

More than half of drownings among infants (under age 1) occur in bathtubs and many of these occur in the absence of adult supervision. 

Since 1983, there have been at least 104 deaths and 162 nonfatal incidents involving baby bath seats. 

In addition, more than 327 children, most between the ages of 7 months and 15 months, have drowned in buckets containing water or other liquids used for mopping floors and other household chores since 1984. It is estimated that 30 children each year drown in buckets.

What You Can Do

To help protect your children at home, follow a these safety tips. Remember active supervision is the best way to keep your kids safe!

Sources:

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