Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Pool Safety Tips For Kids

Always make sure an adult is watching you when you go in the pool.

Learn to Swim.

Practice swimming exercises to build your strength in water.

Get someone to show you how to tread water, float and get out of the pool.

Get an adult to show you where the pool/hot tub drains are and stay away from them.

Keep long hair tied up.

Never run by the pool.

Never push or jump on others in the pool.

Never dive into water less than 9 feet deep (check with an adult).

Watch out for others. Be a good buddy and watch out for other who might be struggling or in trouble in the water. If you see someone needs help, Immediately shout and wave arms to get attention from a grown up.