Water Safety & Your Baby
August 14th, 2010 | 
Author: By Working Mommy, Contributor, Lessons Learned (@lessonslrndblog)
Water safety is one of the most important things for a parent during the summer – more than at any other time during the year. The kiddos are out of school and have extra energy to burn…so why not take them to your local pool?!
I am all about putting your kids in the water early…I mean, The Babe started swim lessons at 5 months old. But there are some parents who take their kids to the local pool and let them run amok.
It is one thing to be an active participant in your child’s life and it is quite another to be an observer. If you know and understand what is going on, then you will be better equipped to handle – and possibly prevent – emergencies.
Here are some simple steps for keeping your children – and their friends who tag along – safe at the pool:
1. NEVER let your child go into the pool area without you. If you volunteer yourself to be the designated parent on duty, then act it! No taking the kiddos to the pool and then sitting on a chair reading a book. Save your relaxing time for adult swim.
2. ALWAYS take a cell phone with you as part of your swim bag. I know this one might seem like a no-brainer, but forgetting your phone could be the difference between wasting 5 minutes to run across the pool deck to use a land line or immediately getting in touch with 911.
3. NEVER use water wings, floaties or swim vests in lieu of actually being in the water with your child. Do not be fooled by the assumption that your child will be safer just because s/he has inflated plastic rings around his/her arms. I used to be a lifeguard and I can attest to the fact that those little arms can easily slide out.
4. ALWAYS keep your CPR and First Aid certifications up-to-date. I know it seems like a stretch, but being able to act quickly – and actually know what you’re doing – saves lives! You might not want to be a hero, but sometimes it is necessary.
Here is to wishing you and yours safety in the water!!
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I did a similar post at the beginning of the summer. I completely agree with you on water safety. It is so important to be prepared and it is quite unfortunate that many parents truly aren’t prepared. I was just stopping by to invite you to join our spotlight Saturday Blog Hop. Link up your own blog and also spotlight your favorite blog you’d like to share with everyone. I hope to see you there! Have a fantastic weekend!
Kel
www,betweenthelines-kel.com
YEAH! Love this post.
You know I’m always leaving my cell phone places, but you are right…I need to make it a priority to take it to the pool!
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