Most children enjoy playing near the water or in the water. However, for children with ages ranging from 0 to 4 year old, drowning is one of the leading causes of death. Sometimes this happens in their own homes, such as in their bath tubs or in their pools. Drowning happens very fast and before you know it, a child's life is lost. What should parents do in order to prevent this from happening to them?
No concrete studies have been made, yet, to prove that teaching young children below 4 years old how to swim; will prevent drowning. At this age, they are not yet ready to swim on their own. One study states that children will benefit from swimming lessons only when they are four years old, even if they start learning how to swim at an early age. Programs for parents about safety near, or in the water, and developing a child's confidence when in the water, are better alternatives over teaching them how to swim at a very young age.
Safety is always essential when bringing children near or in the water. Children should never be left alone when they are inside pools or around them. Adults should always keep an eye on them just in case something goes wrong. Adults should also be mindful that when they are supervising a child, the child should also be within adult's reach. These precautions should not only apply in pools or beaches, but should also apply in bath tubs.
An adult should always be around when children are near or in the water. He should see to it that the infants and toddlers are within his reach. Do not allow bath rings and bath seats in the water. Previous experiences have shown that these cause injuries and accidents to children. Extra care should be taken for babies, who do not know yet how to sit unaided, by holding them. Every infant should be supervised by one adult. As for toddlers, the most is two for every one adult. Do not allow teenagers to supervise infants or toddlers unless an accompanying adult is there as well. For those infants weighing at least 9 kg (20 lbs), PFDs or life jackets should be worn at all times when near or in the water.
Parents with pools in their homes should learn how to swim. They should learn first aid, CPR, and practice how to rescue a person when he/she is drowning. They must also know how to get immediate medical attention for the victim. These measures must be planned ahead so that, when first aid and other immediate relief fail, life-saving alternatives will be available.
No concrete studies have been made, yet, to prove that teaching young children below 4 years old how to swim; will prevent drowning. At this age, they are not yet ready to swim on their own. One study states that children will benefit from swimming lessons only when they are four years old, even if they start learning how to swim at an early age. Programs for parents about safety near, or in the water, and developing a child's confidence when in the water, are better alternatives over teaching them how to swim at a very young age.
Safety is always essential when bringing children near or in the water. Children should never be left alone when they are inside pools or around them. Adults should always keep an eye on them just in case something goes wrong. Adults should also be mindful that when they are supervising a child, the child should also be within adult's reach. These precautions should not only apply in pools or beaches, but should also apply in bath tubs.
An adult should always be around when children are near or in the water. He should see to it that the infants and toddlers are within his reach. Do not allow bath rings and bath seats in the water. Previous experiences have shown that these cause injuries and accidents to children. Extra care should be taken for babies, who do not know yet how to sit unaided, by holding them. Every infant should be supervised by one adult. As for toddlers, the most is two for every one adult. Do not allow teenagers to supervise infants or toddlers unless an accompanying adult is there as well. For those infants weighing at least 9 kg (20 lbs), PFDs or life jackets should be worn at all times when near or in the water.
Parents with pools in their homes should learn how to swim. They should learn first aid, CPR, and practice how to rescue a person when he/she is drowning. They must also know how to get immediate medical attention for the victim. These measures must be planned ahead so that, when first aid and other immediate relief fail, life-saving alternatives will be available.
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