02/16/2024
You don't live near water, so your kids are safe from drowning, right? WRONG! Most parents don't realize that there are dangers in their own home. Children under the age of 1 are more likely to down in bathtubs, buckets, and toilets. We want our children to enjoy bath time and have fun, but there are precautions we should all take. 🛁
1. Always supervise your child. Don't throw that load of laundry in or grab that phone for a second. Distractions come in all shapes and sizes. What feels like a second can turn into minutes that your child doesn't have.
2. Fill the tub with 1-2 inches of water. Plenty of water to play in while minimizing the risk for your child.
3.Make sure you have an anti-slip mat in your tub.
4. Enroll your child in ISR. You never know when those self rescue skills will be needed.
I have countless stories of my students parents sitting with their child watching them slip and immediately rotate to a float. Thankfully the kids were skilled and the parents were watching, but always good to see those skills are there if needed!
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