Wednesday, June 6th 2018, 3:55 pm
Pools and splash pads are open across Green Country - and just this week we've had two near drownings. What's the best way to make sure your kids don't fall victim to a tragic summer accident?
Dr. Robert Wittrock, pediatrician with St. John's Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, said the responsibility lies with adults to keep their young ones safe.
Whether the child is in a few inches of water or an area lake - an adult who is able to swim needs to be watching.
"And the adult needs to be 100 percent sober," Wittrock said.
It just takes a moment or two of distraction for disaster to happen. Here are a few tips to keep your children - or other kids you love - safe from harm:
1. Maintain constant eye contact with your children at social gatherings near pools or other bodies of water.
2. If your child goes missing, check the pool, spa or other water feature first.
3. Make sure the pool area is safe:
4. Train your kids to swim.
5. Sign the family up for CPR training.
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