5 Water Safety Tips for Kids of All Ages
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Protect your new baby from water hazards around the home
Drowning can happen to any family. It's quick, and it's silent. Never—even for a moment—leave young children alone or in the care of another child while in or near bathtubs, pools, spas, wading pools, irrigation ditches, ponds, or other standing water. During swim times, designate a "Water Watcher" – an adult who will stay within arm's reach to children in the water.
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- 7/9/2019
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- American Academy of Pediatrics (Copyright @ 2019)
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