Prevent Your Child From Drowning | Child Accident Attorney Toledo, OH

o At all times actively watch your children when they are around water and have a phone nearby to call for help if there is an emergency
o Make sure your pool has four-sided fencing and a self-closing, self-latching gate to help prevent a child from wandering into the pool area unsupervised; hot tubs should also be covered and locked when not in use
o Install a door alarm, a window alarm or both to alert you when a child wanders into the pool area
o Teach children to never go near or in water without an adult's permission
o Enroll your child in swimming lessons after they turn 4, this is usually the earliest age they are likely to practice and retain the information. Also teach your children how to tread water, float and stay by the shore
o Learn CPR and know how to respond if a water emergencies occurs

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