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You wouldn't own a car without seatbelts why own a pool without a fence and net? Drowning can happen to anyone and is preventable. Never leave your toddler alone in and around water even for a second! Know how to perform #CPR. #StopDrowning #RDFSA #keepkidssafe #watersafety

You wouldn't own a car without seatbelts why own a pool without a fence and net? Drowning can happen to anyone and is preventable. Never leave your baby / toddler alone in or around water even for a second! Know how to perform #CPR #StopDrowning #RDFSA #keepkidssafe #watersafety

A multi-layer approach to drowning prevention is very important, never fully rely on swimming lessons alone, and remember arm bands, noodles or inflatable pool toys are NOT approved drowning prevention aid. Teach your children safe self-rescue skills. #RDFSA #stopdrowning

Four to six minutes submerged in #water can cause permanent brain damage or death. Never leave your #toddler unattended or in the care of older siblings in or around any body of #water. #Drowning is quick & often silent without any #warning. #RDFSA #stopdrowning #keepkidssafe

Prevent unsupervised access to the pool during non-swim times & provide close, constant supervision while children are in or around water, regardless of age/ swimming ability. Drowning is quick & often silent! #RDFSA #easter #watersafety #drowningprevention #keepkidssafe

Never leave a child alone in or near #water. #Drowning is quick & often silent. Drowning is preventable.. are you watching? #RDFSA #stopdrowning #keepkidssafe #watersafety #StrongerTogether #Summertime #safety

Our sincerest condolences to Jannie, his wife and loved ones. Rest in peace little one 😔 #RDFSA

#WDPD2021 serves as an opportunity to highlight the tragic & profound impact of #drowning an estimated 236,000 people drown every year, drowning is among the ten leading causes of death for children! #RDFSA est. in 2015 is committed to #DrowningPrevention & to help #keepkidssafe

We teach our children to never trust strangers, to cross the street safely, to fasten their seat-belts – we should also teach them water safety so that it too becomes second nature. #WDPD #WDPD2021 #RDFSA #StrongerTogether #watersafety #drowningprevention #keepkidssafe

During the upcoming #Easter2021 weekend we ask caregivers & parents to be especially vigil. Never leave a child alone in or near water. Not even for a few seconds. Drowning is quick & silent. Please watch your children at all times #RDFSA #stopdrowning #keepkidssafe #watersafety

Four to six minutes submerged in #water can cause permanent brain damage or death. Never leave your #toddler unattended or in the care of older siblings in or around any body of #water. #Drowning is quick & often silent without any warning. #RDFSA #stopdrowning #keepkidssafe

Prevent unsupervised access to the pool during non-swim times & provide close, constant supervision while children are in or around water, regardless of age/ swimming ability. Drowning is quick & often silent! Drowning is preventable.. are you watching? #RDFSA #stopdrowning

The biggest drowning threat facing families with #toddlers is unexpected, unsupervised access to water: Barriers/ layers of protection and teaching children to survive in water can help prevent a tragedy! #RDFSA #stopdrowning #keepkidssafe #drowningprevention #StrongerTogether

✔Spot danger ✔Adult Supervision ✔Never swim alone ✔Know how to perform CPR ✔Never swim or let friends swim under the influence of alcohol ✔Simming lessons & Safe Rescue skills save lives ✔ Wear a life jacket while boating or rock fishing #RDFSA #Stopdrowning #Watersafety

Never underestimate the power of #water. #Safe can become unsafe in a moment! Watch your #children in & around water, avoid any distractions. Wear a life jacket when boating or around dams/rivers. Know how to do CPR. #RDFSA #watersafety #keepkidssafe #StrongerTogether #staysafe

Prevent unsupervised access to the swimming pool during non-swim times & close, constant supervision while children are in or around water. Layers of protection can prevent a tragedy. Know how to do #CPR. Drowning is quick & often silent.. it's preventable. #RDFSA #watersafety

During #LockdownSA, we ask caregivers & #parents to be especially vigil. Never leave a child alone in or near #water. Not even for a few seconds. #Drowning is quick & silent. Please watch your #children at all times. #RDFSA #stopdrowning #keepkidssafe #StrongerTogether #staysafe

Never leave your baby unattended or in the care of older siblings in or around any body of water. Drowning is quick, often silent and without any warning signs. Know how to do CPR. Drowning is preventable. Are YOU watching? #RDFSA #StopDrowning #keepkidssafe #DrowningPrevention

When a drowning accident happens it is more than likely that a toddler will be fully clothed without any floatation aid to assist in preventing a tragedy. Kids need to learn to flip, float, breathe & reach the side in every day clothing. #RDFSA #watersafety #keepkidssafe