Tips for safe water fun with children

Posted on 26 August 2024 By Nomvelo Masango

With Spring just around the corner, water fun will be back in full swing for many adventurers.

When enjoying some refreshing water fun with your family, safety should always be a priority. This is especially the case with children as they are most at risk of drowning and benefit from extra precautionary measures.

Here are a few safety tips worth considering:

Firstly, swimming lessons

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Swimming lessons are very beneficial, especially for young ones. They reduce the risk of drowning and also enrich knowledge around water safety.

However, this does not take away from the importance of ensuring that your child never swims alone and that they are always supervised.

Never leave your young one unsupervised

One of the most important golden rules for family water fun is to never leave your child unattended. Always designate someone who is a strong swimmer to be within arms’ reach of them at all times.

Being alert and keeping an eye on children is essential. It is also important to refrain from consuming alcohol when supervising your child in or around water.

Don’t rely on floatation devices

Although inflatable rings and other floatation devices are good to have, they do not guarantee total safety or immunity from danger. As such, floatation devices should never serve as a replacement for adult supervision. Always ensure that there is a designated adult who is aware and a good swimmer.

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Be considerate of the water conditions

When in a body of water where the conditions can suddenly change, extra caution and consideration are necessary. Avoid bringing your young ones into bodies of water where there may be strong currents.

Learn CPR and other basic rescue skills

As a parent or caregiver, it is important to ensure that you are knowledgeable when it comes to basic rescue skills. Knowing first aid, as well as how to perform CPR, is very helpful and will come in handy should an emergency arise.

Rescue skills can help you to restore breathing and circulation timeously, thus saving your child’s life.

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