WIC Swim Safety

💦 Stay safe around water this summer! Swimming is a fun way to cool off, but it’s important to stay safe around pools and open water. Drowning is one of the leading causes of death for children ages 1-4. It can happen in seconds, often silently, even when kids aren’t supposed to be swimming.

Keep your family safe with these must-know tips:

👀 Active supervision is key. Always watch kids near water, even if it’s a small amount of water.

👙 Blue and green swimsuits blend in. Dress your child in bright, contrasting colors like red, pink, or orange so you can easily see them under water!

🏊🏾‍♀️ Teach kids to never swim alone, no matter their skill level.

🛟Learn CPR. It could mean the difference between life and death.

For more important tips to prevent drowning (even when it’s not swim time), check out this helpful resource from @healthychildrenaap: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-play/Pages/Pool-Dangers-Drowning-Prevention-When-Not-Swimming-Time.aspx

📍 Learn more about WIC and contact your local WIC clinic at 301-334-7710.

Shared by Karen George From Garrett County WIC