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Empty inflatable pools after every use
Even shallow pools are a drowning risk for young children.
What this infographic says
Even shallow pools are a drowning risk for young children.
- Empty small wading pools and put them away when not in use.
- Large inflatable pools that stay filled need a fence on all four sides.
- A child can drown in as little as 2 inches of water.
- 69% of drownings of children 4 and younger happen when they are not expected to be in the water.
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Sources
- Drowning Prevention for Curious Toddlers: What Parents Need to Know (opens in a new tab) American Academy of Pediatrics (HealthyChildren.org)
- FAQs (opens in a new tab) Pool Safely (CPSC)
- In-Home Drowning (Safety Education Center) (opens in a new tab) U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
What you can do today
Share this infographic with one family, coach or group chat today. You can also print it and post it where people gather near water.
