Article: Cannon Ball!(safety tips for children swimming in pools)

FINALLY! They're open, outdoor swimming pools. This is the time of year when I nearly pass out trying to blow up my kid's pool toys. A swimming pool can provide hours of fun and entertainment for the whole family, but are you aware of the dangers associated with swimming pools? Drowning is the second leading cause of death of infants and children younger than 15 in the U.S. In the Southeastern U.S. drowning accounts for the leading cause of accidental death in the homes of children under five years old. Many communities have enacted safety regulations governing residential swimming pools (in ground and above ground), but it's ultimately up to parents and caregivers to ...

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