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Swim Safely at Home or Away

By H. Lynn Adelsman, Modified from MN Dept. Natural Resources advice With few or no lifeguards at Minneapolis lakes and beaches this summer,  please be aware of these safe practices: Always watch children around water, without being distracted. Phones can be distracting and contrary to child-monitoring.Keep young children within arm”™s reach of an adult at all times.Teach children how to swim. Consider their age, development, and how comfortable they are around water. (See below for swim lesson resources).Empty buckets, containers, and kiddie pools immediately after use. Store them upside down so they don”™t collect water.Air-filled and foam toys are NOT safety devices.Children should wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket in the water.Be aware that fences are needed around home or apartment pools. A 4 foot tall, pool fence should surround all sides and have self-closing and self-latching gates to avoid children from entering unsafely without [...]