Summer months means more time cooling off around water, which is why San Bernardino County is reminding everyone they need to pay attention to young swimmers. According to the CDC, drowning is the leading cause of unintentional, injury-related deaths for children 4 and under. Keep kids safe by keeping a few things in mind while recreating near water. Making sure your pool has barriers and gate latches is a good first step. Designate an adult to keep an eye on kids while they are around open water.
Drowning is silent and can take only a few seconds, so parents are urged to keep distractions at a minimum when at the pool. That means phones, books, alcohol or anything else that can take your attention away from the water. Children as young as one are also urged to take swimming lessons and having an adult trained in CPR can increase safety for everyone around the pool.
