(BPT) - Summertime means making memories by the pool and enjoying time with family and friends. While having fun in the sun, it's never too late to take precautions, especially for children in and around the water. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) encourages families to incorporate simple safety tips into their pool routines to keep their families safer this summer.
Drowning remains the leading cause of death for children ages one to four, and, according to a recent report from CPSC, an average of 357 children under the age of 15 fatally drowned in pool- or spa-related incidents each year from 2020 to 2022. Fatal drownings are consistently highest during the summer months, emphasizing the importance of ensuring children's safety throughout the peak of swim season.
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