Summer Safety

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As the Summer begins I think about all the fun I can have with the Baby in the pool and at the beach. While the water can be a great way to stay cool and have fun it can also be dangerous. We all know that drowning is a danger and to be attentive to the little swimmers, but there is a common misconception as to what drowning is. Please read this Drowning 101 article from MSN News. It breaks down what drowning will truly look like and explains symptoms of dry drowning. Yes. Dry drowning. Not many know that children and adults can die of dry drowning up to 24 hours after an incident in the water. Know what to look for and share with all fellow Mothers, Fathers, and swimmers!