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Water Safety for Kids
WHAT EVERY PARENT
NEEDS TO READ
Drowning is the #1 cause of death in children ages 1-4.
Drowning is the #2 cause of death for ages 5-14.
69% of drowning happens when children aren’t even expected to be swimming, yet they slip away.
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A toddler can drown in 30 seconds.
For each drowning death, FIVE TIMES as many children are hospitalized, many with permanent brain injuries.
Drowning peaks again for teenagers, usually in natural water and happens to ‘strong swimmers.’