Life Kit These water safety tips can save lives
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Jun 3, 2024 
Shazek Sonoda, founder of No More Under, shares her expertise in preventing childhood drownings. She emphasizes that drowning is the leading cause of death for young children in the U.S. Shazek provides essential water safety tips, including the need for vigilant adult supervision and proper life jacket use. She discusses the importance of swim lessons and creating safe environments around water. By highlighting practical strategies and sharing alarming statistics, she aims to raise awareness and empower parents to protect their children this summer.
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Early Swim Lessons
- Start swim lessons for children as early as one year old, as recommended by the American Association of Pediatrics.
- Early exposure to water helps build familiarity and comfort.
Water Safety Conversations
- Talk to kids about water safety like you discuss seatbelts and street crossing.
- Emphasize swimming with supervision and asking permission before entering water.
Backyard Pool Safety
- Secure backyard pools with four-sided fences, not just three-sided ones.
- Use pool covers and remove enticing toys when not in use.