Partners In Pediatrics

‼️We will repost these lifesaving water safety tips EVERY summer!

Drowning is the number 1 cause of death in kids ages 1-4 after birth defects. Here are some helpful tips to keep kids safe near the water:

👶 1. Always Supervise
Never leave children unattended near water—even for a moment. Stay within arm's reach, especially for babies and toddlers.

🏊 2. Use Life Jackets
U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets are a must for boating, lakes, and even pool time for less experienced swimmers. Arm floaties and other water toys do not replace life jackets.

🚫 3. No Substitutes for Supervision
Floaties and water toys are NOT life-saving devices. Active, undistracted adult supervision is essential. Make sure some is assigned to watching and knows they are the one assigned. Multiple people "watching" at once, increases risk for distraction.

📱 4. Ditch the Distractions
Avoid using phones or reading while kids are in or near water. Do not multitask while you are on "watch duty."

🧼 5. Teach Water Rules
Kids should learn to never run near pools, never push others in, and always ask permission before getting in the water.

🏖 6. Choose Swim Areas Wisely
Stick to lifeguard-supervised pools or beaches when possible. Most drownings in kids under the age of 4 happen in home swimming pools.

👩‍🏫 7. Enroll in Swim Lessons
Children as young as 1 can begin water safety and swim lessons to build confidence and skills.

🚪 8. Secure Your Pool
Install a 4-sided fence with a self-latching gate and use pool alarms if possible.

🧠 9. Know CPR
Be prepared. Knowing CPR can be invaluable to help in an emergency until emergency services arrive.

💦 10. Pool Alarms
Drowning is silent, alarms help notify if someone unexpectedly goes into the pool.



For more information on pool dangers and drowning prevention please visit the following link: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-play/Pages/Pool-Dangers-Drowning-Prevention-When-Not-Swimming-Time.aspx?fbclid=IwY2xjawSTnGRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF4T29wbzdCNFBzZkJTRmt6c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlnB8HskqkQlxDfr4CgeFe0K6xRxqDChIVdC-a1UNs90BoLqCI8zoEnZfBjf_aem_HoFm7cVBTGwfIwH9TqljSQ

🇺🇸 Our office will be closed today in honor of Memorial Day. We will reopen tomorrow, Tuesday May 26th at 7am.

As always, Partners in Pediatrics patients can call the office to speak with the provider on call if there is an urgent health care need that cannot wait until regular business hours.