The National Institute for Prevention and Health Education shares safety tips to keep you and your family safe at the seaside.
Comply with safety rules at all times. Know where to swim. Focus on supervised areas where lifeguards are present. Be aware of the high tide schedule so you are not taken by surprise.
It’s strongly recommended that you maintain your child’s nap schedule. Fatigue is responsible for half of drownings.
Remember the standard rule: after eating, allow your food to digest before returning to the water – stress can cause cramps and drowning in some cases.
And don’t neglect safety around a pool. Make sure the appropriate safety devices and alarms are on hand in the event a child falls in. Check for a pole, a buoy and a telephone.
Adult supervision is still the most recommended safety tip, whether at the beach or the pool.