NEWCASTLE KZN: Keep your children pool-safe with these summer tips

Whether you find the summer blissful or excruciating, it is important to stay sun- and water-safe.

Here are some tips to keep you protected this season:

• When children are in or near a pool, an adult should keep a close eye on them at all times
• An adult should be in the water with infants and toddlers, within arms’ reach and giving touch supervision
• An adult should pay continuous attention to older children and avoid distractions such as socialising, chores, or drinking alcohol
• The supervising adult should be able to swim

Pool rules:

• Toys should be kept out of sight
• After each usage, empty the blow-up pools
• Avoid using electrical equipment near the pool
• No running is permitted on the pool deck
• A fence should be installed to prevent small children from entering the pool or spa area on their own – this is the best approach to protecting your child and other children who may visit or live nearby, combined with the attentive eyes of an adult
• Keep youngsters away from steps or ladders in above-ground pools, and lock or remove the ladders when the pool is not in use

What to do if someone is drowning:

• Take the victim out of the water
• Make a call to anyone nearby for assistance
• Begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or call for help from someone who understands how to do the procedure
• Have someone call an ambulance.

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Email: Reveshni Douglas (Editor) at reveshni@caxton.co.za

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