03/25/2024
When we learn that we are to become parents, our mission is to keep our children safe. We research car seats, safe toys, food, baby monitors, etc. Where is water safety in that mix? Water is more likely to harm your child than any other cause under age 5. It does not matter if you live on the coast or in the middle of the country. Every family needs a water safety plan.
Parents must utilize our resources to include water in our safety strategies and push medical professionals to talk about water safety at our children’s well visits. It could make all the difference for your family.
Check out my Water Safety Tips for Families list at seastarisr.com/water-safety.
Some other resources to check out:
Safe Kids Worldwide
Infant Swimming Resource
American Red Cross
U.S. Coast Guard
American Academy of Pediatrics
Healthy Children
CAST Water Safety Foundation
