How to Stay Safe While Swimming (Kids)

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Don't eat or drink near the pool.

   This can pose a safety hazard.
   
   Plus, the food might cause you to choke.
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   Step 2: See how deep the water is.

   If you can't swim, it's best to stay in the shallow water until you get better at swimming. , You can slip and fall on water, which not only will cause serious injuries, but could also cause you to slip into the water, and drown. , Just in case something happens.
   
   If that isn't possible, make sure there is a lifeguard. ,, Also, don't dive in the shallow end, you could hurt your head. , They might not know how to swim and drown. ,,,
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   Step 3: Don't run!

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   Step 4: Have an adult watch you who knows how to swim.

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   Step 5: Make sure someone at the pool knows CPR just in case someone drowns.

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   Step 6: If you go on the diving board

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   Step 7: make sure not to slip or dive if you don't know how.

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   Step 8: Make sure not to push people into the water

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   Step 9: even in good fun.

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    Step 10: Don't use electronic devices near the pool

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    Step 11: or you might electrocute yourself.

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    Step 12: Don't swim in a very cold pool (try to test the water)

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    Step 13: or you could shock yourself.

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    Step 14: Make sure to have a life jacket if you are just learning to swim.

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