Water Safety Warning

Many pre-school children drown each year. It is most important that you  understand having your baby in and around water means exposing them to an  environment that poses many dangers. Water safety is the responsibility of all people caring for infants. Remember children’s safety is paramount.

WARNING - You Must Supervise! 

• Never leave a child unattended in or out of the pool 
• Always keep the child close at arms length 
• Do not rely on floatation devises to supervise the child for you 
• When teaching, be alert, watch to see that baby’s mouth stays clear of the water to avoid ingesting water 

OTHER SAFETY CONCERNS 

• Keep children shaded or covered from the elements eg sun 
• Make sure the pool and surrounds are clean 
• Teach baby in warm water preferably 32 degrees Celsius 

KIDS ALIVE DO THE FIVE

1. Fence the pool 
2. Shut the gate 
3. Teach kids to swim 
4. Supervise 
5. Learn resuscitation 

For more information visit www.kidsalive.com.au

(Source: World Wide Swim School (2007))