| |
4. Supervise |
|
It is essential that you supervise young children at all
times whether they are near the pool or other bodies of
water. Young children are naturally curious - they are
drawn to water. They can easily overbalance and topple in,
so supervision around water is an absolute necessity.
|
| |
It’s also important that parents never rely on floatation
devices to do the supervision for them. If you have
young children visiting and you have a pool it is essential
that one adult is put in charge as a lifesaver. This
adult should never be consuming alcohol. The presence
of older children, or several children, does not reduce the
threat of drowning. Children very often don’t realise
that their mate is in trouble or they are unable to act in
an emergency.
|
 |
|
| |
Remember: |
|
| |
• All adults are responsible for supervision
• Supervising adults should not be drinking alcohol
• Floatation devices do not replace adult supervision
• Older siblings should not supervise other children |
|
