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Basketball, Swimming and PowerPoint: The New Boys and Girls Clubs
(ARA) – “They’re really useful and really cool,” enthuses Allysa Halvorson, age 11. She’s not talking about the latest Groovy Girl doll or her Nail Jazz. She’s talking about computers.
Everyday after school, Halvorson learns about graphic...
Buying Your Child a Digital Camera- What You Need To Know
Purchasing any gift item for your child is a mind-numbing task. You can never be sure whether they will like what you buy for them or not. So, when you want to buy a digital camera for your little kids, then there are lots of things, which you...
Creatively Speaking
Recently a friend was talking to me about her first experience in a store where you can paint your own pottery. She was excited and animated while talking about this experience, and explained how she wanted to be there everyday during lunch to...
How to Start a Successful Home Jewelry Business
I've always loved earrings, and this love has turned into my dream career.
Several years ago, after two decades of buying earrings everywhere I went, I received the birthday gift that changed my life - a book called "You Can Make Your Own...
Setting A Good Wedding Budget
Depending on where you live, the average wedding can cost thousands of dollars. While some are in a position to spare no cost when planning the perfect wedding day, others simply can't afford to or would rather see their hard-earned money used for...
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Preventing Drowning
Did you know that drowning is the second most common cause of death from injury for children aged 1 to 4 years old? Children under four are at risk beause they move very quickly but are not always aware of the dangers around them. As parents, it is our job to minimize the dangers.
Drowning hazzards in and around the home account for about 50% of all toddler drownings (according to the Canadian Red Cross Water Safety Service). The peak age for toddler drownings is age 3 for boys and two for girls. 55% of infant drownings occur in the bathtub, while 30% of toddler drownings occur in backyard swimming pools.
A young child can drown in as little as 2 1/2 inches of water. For every toddler that drowns, six to 10 almost drown. Near drownings can result in permanent brain damage. Most of these drownings or near drownings are very preventable.
In your home:
Empty water from wading pools, buckets, and baths immediately after use
Never leave a baby or young child alone in the bath for even a moment. Keep toilet lids down too -- better yet, get a toilet seat lock.
Young children must be watched constantly near pools, drainage ditches, ponds, docks and beaches.
Learn first aid, including rescue breathing (for more info on infant CPR, click here)
Babies under one year of age may enjoy the water,
but they really do not have the physical strength and coordination to swim. When your child is older, look for swimming instruction that teach a progression of water skills and safety. Do remember though that swimming lessons will not 'drown-proof' your child.
Since home swimming pools create a very big and real hazzard, follow these steps to minimize the risks:
Completely enclose outdoor pools on all sides. Make sure that the gate is self closing and latching.
Install a pool side telephone and rescue aids
Get trained in first aid and CPR
Never leave your children unattended in or around the pool, not even for a moment.
Hot tubs and children also don't mix. Ensure that your hot tub is covered very securly when not in use. In addition to the dangers of drowning, hot tubs pose other risks to children. The water temperature may be too high for them to tolerate -- temperatures over 100 degrees may increase a childs heartrate to dangerous levels.
Water play can be great fun -- please play safe!
About the Author
Anne Cavicchi is a married working mother with one son and two stepdaughters. She is also the owner of maternitycorner.com. She enjoys spending time together with her family, golfing, photography and offering advice and support for new Moms and Dads.
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