Water Safety at Home

8/7/2019 (Permalink)

We are no strangers to water in our line of business, but water can do more damage than just ruining the carpet in your home. We always give you tips on how to prevent water damage or how to work around water damage, but what should you do when the water is there on purpose and you have little ones around?

Water safety is a staple for summers around pools, lakes, and the ocean for families with little ones. Here are some water safety tips for at home to practice with your family: 

1. Never leave your child unattended around water. Babies can drown in as little as one inch of water.
2. Watch kids when they are in or around water, without being distracted. Keep young children within arm’s reach of an adult.
3. Once bath time is over, immediately drain the tub.
4. Empty buckets, containers and kiddie pools immediately after use. Store them upside down so they don't collect water.
5. Close toilet lids and use toilet seat locks to prevent drowning.
6. Keep doors to bathrooms and laundry rooms closed and even consider locks.

When it comes to swimming there are even more in-depth tips to follow:

1. Watch kids when they are in or around water, without being distracted. Keep young children within arm’s reach of an adult. Make sure older children swim with a partner every time.
2. When children are swimming and there are several adults present, make sure kids are actively supervised at all times by choosing a Water Watcher. 
3. 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.
4. Teach children how to swim. Every child is different, so enroll children in swim lessons when they are ready. Consider their age, development and how often they are around water.
5. Make sure kids learn how to swim and have water skills. 

Learn CPR. It's as simple as that to help someone in need around a water emergency.

Keep these tips in mind the next time your family has a pool day or even when it's just bath time.