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Drowning is a top cause of death for young children. Here's what parents should know.
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Summer is nearly here, which means families will be heading to pools for fun and relief on hot-weather days. But it's also a good time to revisit ways to keep kids safe so those joyful days don't turn into tragedy.

May is National Drowning Prevention Month intentionally because it's right before pools and lakes open up around the country. Drowning is a leading cause of death in childhood, especially for children under 4 years old, the American Academy of Pediatrics states, and 69% of those drownings happen during non-swim times, according to Modern Pediatrics.

Though early exposure to water and swimming is important for water safety, there are other measures parents should take to prevent the worst outcomes possible at home, on vacation or near a pool or other bodies of water.

Here are tips parents and caregivers should follow to help prevent drownings.

Water safety at home

Babies can drown in as little as one inch of water, so of course, never leaving a child unattended is the most important rule to follow.

It can be beneficial to learn CPR if you do find yourself in an emergency situation. The American Red Cross has detailed instructions on how to administer CPR on toddlers and babies safely.

It can be hard to monitor everything at once, especially when you have multiple kids. But there are more steps you can take to help prevent drowning.

Safe Kids Worldwide, a nonprofit organization working to reduce unintentional injuries to children, shares the following tips for water safety at home:

Water safety when at a public pool

The National Drowning Prevention Alliance outlines five layers of protections for safely enjoying a day at a public pool with young kids, especially those under 5 years of age.

"Drowning is fast, silent and not what you'd expect," the NDPA states. "And it can happen in as little as 30 seconds – about as long as it takes to reply to a text message."

Drowning is preventable with the following layers of protection:

Water safety around natural bodies of water

Family fun at lakes and other natural bodies of water are memories to hold on to, because they usually involve celebrations, holidays and larger family gatherings. That's why it's extra important for parents to be mindful of keeping their eyes on their kids. Do not consume too much alcohol while supervising children.

As previously stated, knowing CPR is important for safety purposes, and for outdoor adventures specifically, here are some things to keep in mind from Massachusetts Injury Prevention and Control program:

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