Did You Know?
- 10 people die every day from unintentional drowning; 2 out of 10 are children 14 or younger. -CDC
- Drowning is the #1 cause of unintentional injury-related death among children ages 1-4, and the #2 cause for children up to 14. -CDC
- Consistency in formal swim lessons can reduce the risk of drowning by 88%. -Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
Water Safety Tips for Every Occasion
AT HOME-
- Supervise children in the bathtub at all times
- Ensure all toilet lids are closed or locked
- Empty all water from standing containers
- Install pool fences and self-latching gates around backyard pools
OPEN WATER-
- Wear a life jacket
- Enter the water feet first
- Check the weather forecast, water conditions, and currents
IN THE POOL-
- An adult or designated Water Watcher should be present at all times when children are in and around water
- The more eyes the merrier! Even strong swimmers should swim with a friend
- Prohibit rough play in and around the water
- Pool toys are enticing! Avoid unnecessary distraction by keeping them put away when not in use
Aqua-Tots is passionate about water safety and is giving TWO Macaroni KID readers one month of free (2x per week) swim lessons! ENTER HERE to win. GIVEAWAY CLOSED- CONGRATS TO TESS!!
Contest Rules
One lucky winner will receive one month free swim lessons. The winner will be chosen at random. All participants will be added to Aqua-Tots Swim Schools contact list. The winner will be contacted by email (or text message if necessary). The winner must reply within 24 hours or another winner will be chosen. All information entered will be used for giveaway purposes only and will not be shared with any other parties without your permission. By signing up, I agree to receive emails from Macaroni KID. I also agree to the privacy statement and cookie policy. Good luck!
