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Do Your Part, Be Water Smart: Water Safety Tips for Kids
July 1, 2024 in News, Parent Education & Support
During these summer months, Regional Medical Center (RMC) Parents as Teachers aim to raise awareness about the importance of water safety and provide practical tips to help kids stay safe in and around water.
In conjunction with the American Red Cross, we encourage everyone to “do your part, be water smart.” Here are some top tips to help keep your child(ren) safe in and out of the water.
- Watch kids when they are in and around water, without being distracted. Young children can drown in as little as one inch of water.
- Empty tubs, buckets, containers and kids’ pools immediately after use. It will help to store them upside down and out of children’s reach.
- Close all lids and doors. Even indoor places like bathrooms and laundry rooms should be noted.
- Install fences around home pools. A pool fence should surround all sides of the pool and be at least four feet tall with self-closing and self latching gates.
- Learn CPR and basic water rescue skills. It is important to know how to respond in an emergency without putting yourself at risk.
"Parents as Teachers are committed to doing our part to help keep kids safe," said Kristi Hoefer, RMC PAT Supervisor. "By working together, we can help keep our kids safe in and around water."
If you would like to learn more about water safety for kids, visit safekids.org/watersafety. To learn more about the RMC PAT program, visit regmedctr.org/pat or call our educators at 563-927-7685.