Splashing around in a garden paddling pool with your children is a great way to cool off and make memories this summer. However, even just 2cm of water poses a deadly risk of drowning to a child, the Royal Life Saving Society warns.
Parents are advised not to turn their back even for a moment when supervising their children in pools, no matter how shallow. They’re also reminded to put down distractions, such as phones, when watching their children in or around the water, the RLSS states.
As parents the summer holidays can be a truly exhausting time, however, the RLSS advises that parents enter the water with their children to play, paddle, or swim as this reduces the risk of drowning. Here are five top tips to help you keep your family safe this summer.
