00:00Drowning is the leading cause of death for children aged 1 to 4, and according to the Children's Safety Network,
00:06nearly 900 children and teens die from unintentional drowning every year.
00:11It's essential parents take note of these water safety tips. Lives depend on them.
00:17Yahoo.com reiterates the importance of swimming lessons.
00:21Despite swimming seeming instinctual, 17% of Americans don't know how to swim.
00:26Pediatrician Dr. Michael Hamilton says these lessons offer the opportunity to teach even the youngest child basic skills, enough to
00:35self-rescue and get to the edge, or have enough time and air to yell for help.
00:40A friendly reminder, it's not just a pool or beach that poses a drowning risk.
00:45Hamilton confirms, for infants, most drownings occur in the bathtub.
00:49Recognize the need for personal flotation devices and avoid blue swimwear.
00:53Be aware of potential hazards, and constant vigilant supervision is key.
00:58Swim school owner Gina Jacobs-Thomas says,
01:01Learn CPR. It's one of the things you hope you never have to do, but it's so helpful to have
01:06that skill if and when you need it.
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