Water Safety

• Water Safety

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We promote the ABC’s and 123’s of Water Safety. The ABC’s are geared towards adults and the 123’s are geared to children. Remember to practice safety when around water.

ADULT supervision:

• Parents, teach your children to never get in the pool without an adult.
• Put your cell phone away
• Stay engaged with your child
• Never be more than an arms-length away
• If you are at a public pool, make sure there is a certified lifeguard on duty
• Assign a water watcher: determine which adult in your party is in charge of exclusively watching the children in the water. Take turns ! But be aware that it is important to communicate just who the watcher is

BARRIERS:

• All pools should have a barrier around them.
• Make sure the door is closed leading into the pool. You do not want people coming in or out without you knowing it
• If you have a backyard pool be sure to have a secure barrier and check to make sure your drains are compliant with VGB
• Be aware if there are barriers set up at a public pool. Only swim where it is permitted

CLASSES:

• Enroll your children in swim lessons. Look for lessons that teach the children to be comfortable and confident in the water. Swimmers need to understand and “feel” buoyancy and balance to make them safer in the water. This approach helps children to react to new situations that may occur in the water
• Consider taking some swimming classes to brush up on your own swimming skills
• Take a CPR class. CPR is essential in an emergency.

The 1, 2, 3s will be geared toward the children

1. Never swim alone

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2. Know your surroundings

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3. Take swimming classes

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